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Change floor tiles to gravel path
Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.30 PM
Hi there I am looking to take a few tiles out from the patio in my back garden and great a fine gravel path. Obviously when I take out the tiles I am going to be left with soil mixed with stones and a big of rubble. Can you please tell me how easy it will be to do this please? I’m assuming I need a membrane to stop the weeds coming through. Thank you in advance! Dave
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4 Answers
Anonymous user
Hello Dave,
That will depend a lot on how the tiles were fit on the first place, if they are sitting on sand, it will be as easy as cake and you will just need a couple of screwdriver, if they have been sticked to a solid screed or concrete you may need a hammer drill with the right chisels and it will take a lot of noise and a days job at least!
Hope this helps!
Answered14 June 2020
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RKO Building Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi Dave.
There need to remove subbase , concrete or soil, rubble etc..
Need to lay subbase hardcore , Compacting with waker plate to make solid base, after lay membrane and gravel on top.
Answered21 June 2020
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Geoff hay stonecraft
Rating: 5 out of 5
Remove tiles any morter and subsoil to adepth of 6 inches..compact a layer of subbase material with a membrain below this..then add any fine decorative gravel on top..any loose sufface with produce small weeds and will need regular attention.
Answered20 June 2020
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DWRLandscapes
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi Dave
Depending on how the tiles were placed, will depend on how easy it will to remove them. If done properly it will be on a bed of cement will require cutting and breaking out first. You will need to then dig out to 5-6 inch to allow for hardcore compacted and a landscape fabrick for weed prevention. You can also. Compact the gravel to help stop loose movement. Also ensure there is some kind of edging in place to make sure to reduce grave dispersement. Although fine gravel can look very nice and decorative a slightly larger gravel may be advised if you have a lot of cats in your area.. As they tend to like fine gravel to do their business..
Answered28 June 2020
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