Hi all. I want to build a base to lay some encaustic cement tiles in my garden. However, I can't find consistent advice regarding the best way to do it. Can someone confirm my process?
Build a Wooden frame to encase the space (3m X 4.5m)
Dig down 150mm
Fill with hardcore (40mm to dust) up to 75mm.
Compact
Fill the remaining space(75mm deep) with concrete**
Use a tile adhesive to lay encaustic tiles
Grout tiles
Enjoy a beer and a BBQ on my nice new patio
How many 20kgs ready-mix concrete bags will I roughly need? I don't have exterior access to my back garden and I have no front garden so I can't have bulk bags left out front.
That’s the way I’d go, ready mix bags would cost a fortune and be an arse to move, mix etc. A pumped mixer would be so much easier and cheaper, even factoring in plastic sheeting to protect the house.
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Chaley
Hi all. I want to build a base to lay some encaustic cement tiles in my garden. However, I can't find consistent advice regarding the best way to do it. Can someone confirm my process?
How many 20kgs ready-mix concrete bags will I roughly need? I don't have exterior access to my back garden and I have no front garden so I can't have bulk bags left out front.