How Do You Lay Bluestone Tiles Outdoors?
Bluestone tile is a form of natural stone that is colored blue. The color, durability and large selection of sizes and shapes make bluestone tiles popular for all types of projects around the home. Outdoors, bluestone tiles give functional areas, such as walkways and patios, an organic feel and an artistic flare with their blue color. The average homeowner can lay bluestone tiles themselves outdoors. Learn how to lay a simple walkway using bluestone tiles. The same principles for laying the walkway apply to other projects in which the homeowner would like to use bluestone tiles outdoors. Determine how wide and how long you want to make your walkway. Multiply the length by the width to determine the total area in square feet being covered with your bluestone tiles. This will tell you how many square feet of tiles you will need to purchase. Decide what pattern you want to use in the design of your walkway. A popular pattern, for instance, is herringbone. You might decide, however, that y