The ultimate guide to Flagstone Patio building!

Here is our process when it comes to installing a flagstone patio.

Step 1: Determine height, size and shape of desired patio.
Step 2: Mark out area approximately 1 foot larger than desired patio.
Step 3: Remove grass and soil as needed to reach height of subgrade.
Step 4: Install geotextile fabric as needed.
Step 5: Install sub-base gravel is applicable.
Step 6: Install base gravel.
Step 7: Install bedding gravel.
Step 8: Install flagstone, starting with largest pieces.
Step 9: Fit smaller flagstone in between stones, cut and trim as necessary.
Step 10: Clean patio and install joint sand or other material.
Step 11: Clean the work area, pat yourself on the back take a picture.
Step 12: Grab some family and friend to enjoy your new flagstone patio.

0:00 Introduction to Flagstone Patio
0:28 The Subgrade
3:10 Stone Subbase Layer
4:14 Geotextile Fabric
6:45 Compacting
7:01 Stone Base Layer
10:05 Stone Bedding Layer
12:24 Laying Flagstone
19:08 Sand
19:39 Tapping
19:57 Blow Clean and Wet Down
20:22 Review and Conclusion

Learn more about our Nara Stone System here:

[llabdem]

I’ve wondered if screeding the bedding layer is worth doing or not. I’ve screeded it before like we do with pavers, but the stone varies in thickness so much we still have to pull out material or add more for most of the stones to keep them from being “tippy or trippy.” Cutting isn’t so bad, it’s the leveling and stabilizing part that tests my patience the most. You guys are one of the few out there that do dry laid flagstone right! There’s not many of us left.

[bryanmilne]

OMG! Finally a no nonsense video that gets straight to it and provides just the basic information concisely and quickly! Thank you! Subscribed!

[flipflop]

Excellent work!! Its so nice to see that some people still do stone the right way and take pride in their work.loves the video, amazing job!!

[NashBashy]

so nicely done -- the project AND this video. Thank you!

[StitcheryXPress]

100% confidence in this company! Intelligent design, masterfully carried out project!

[jc-knbq]

By far the best video on explaining how to do it and the job turned out amazingly beautiful

[almaandres]

Beautiful, I’m very impressed. I didn’t realize how much work you put into this.

[porterandmjyoung]

excellent and complete how to video. as a builder/investor at times, have had good crews and yours seems as good as they come. taking bids at the moment on similar project and wish you were in our current market area.

[carlosnovoajr.]

Very well done! loved the step by step process and recap at the end!

[tedtolentino]

Beautiful build. Thank you for sharing.

[georgemaxted]

Very informative, high quality workman ship 👏

[ginleonard]

Fantastic organization of information. You hit all of the marks, and your work is amazing. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[olivierbrisson]

What is the name of the tool that you’re using at 18:30 ? To redefine the edges.

[Aninjasfart]

Fantastic video, professional & very informative. Thank you!!

[markrogers]

Very nice job. I do love working with natural stone so I started my business 22 plus years ago. I do not have to advertise, more work comes my way than I can do.

[jessenunez-hldt]

Nice work. Great video thanks for the step by step.

[kevinlombardy]

Fantastic video and tutorial. Definitely learned a lot from this!

[laurijorgenson]

Wow, you guys do gorgeous work! Loved the details you provided and your presentation of the video. I wish you were near me. I would hire you in a heartbeat. Thanks for educating us on what is the proper way to have the job done or how we should do it if we are DIYer’s. I appreciate it.

[ArturoMontor-dznf]

Nice video boss man thanks because your video 📹 is step be step nice be safe

[nelsonsandoval]

Hello Robert, good job, if I find myself in all the rush that I was doing heavy work for 60 dollars a day, no dude👍😂