Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to lay a bluestone patio.
Steps:
1 Spread several inches of pack material across patio area.
2 Rake the pack material smooth, then tamp with a plate compactor.
3 Mix seven parts stone dust with one part Portland cement; add just enough water to hydrate the mixture.
4 Spread enough cement mixture to set three or four stones.
5 Set stones onto the 4-inch-thick cement setting base and tap them down with rubber mallet.
6 Continue spreading the cement setting base and setting stones, making sure to slope the patio away from the house.
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