Flagstone Patios and Walkways
Flagstone is flat natural stone, cut and fitted into patios, walkways and stepping paths. We build it on a compacted base with a mortar or sand setting bed, and choose the joint style, from tight mortar to wide joints with moss or groundcover, to suit how you want it to look and wear.
- Best forPatios, entry walks and garden paths
- Key detailBase preparation and drainage
- MaterialsBluestone, limestone, sandstone and local flagstone
- Pairs well withStone walls, fire pits and plantings
What flagstone patios and walkways includes
- 1Fitted layoutPieces are laid out and cut so joints stay balanced.
- 2Solid baseA compacted gravel base and drainage keep the surface level.
- 3Joints you chooseMortar, polymeric sand or planted joints, each with its own look.
- 4Safe underfootStones are set flat and surfaces are checked for trip edges.
From first visit to finished work
- 1Plan the shapeWe lay out the area and agree on edges and slope.
- 2Build the baseExcavate, add gravel and compact it.
- 3Set the stonePieces are fitted and bedded level.
- 4Fill the jointsJoints are filled and the surface cleaned.
Is flagstone patios and walkways right for you?
- You want a natural, informal look
- You want a path that follows the garden
- You like stone that changes color in the weather
- You want a long-lasting patio
About flagstone patios and walkways
Is flagstone slippery?
Textured, natural-cleft flagstone gives good footing. Some polished or very smooth stones can be slick when wet, so we choose carefully near pools and steps.
Mortared or dry-set flagstone?
Mortared flagstone is crisp and tidy. Dry-set flagstone drains freely and allows planted joints. The right choice depends on your site and your taste.
How do you stop flagstone from heaving?
A deep, well-compacted base and proper drainage reduce movement, which matters in Tennessee freeze and thaw.
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