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DIY tracks can be made from a variety of materials. They can be classified into 2 main types.

Not removable.

– They are made from traditional materials:

– clinker brick;

– wood;

– pebbles or natural stone;

– jellied concrete;

– made with forms.
Removable. As a rule, they are installed for the summer period. You can make them yourself, or you can buy ready-made.

The use of any building material has its advantages and disadvantages, their detailed analysis is given in the table.

Tracks are divided into 2 types. Removable and non-removable.

Each building material has its own characteristics

The path of their stone can last a very long time.

Table 1

Comparative characteristics of different types of garden paths

Types of garden paths	Advantages	disadvantages
Natural stone	Durability, resistance to mechanical stress (passage of garden equipment), high aesthetics, a large selection of shapes and textures	High cost, becomes slippery when moistened, and becomes covered with an ice crust in winter
From paving slabs	Versatile, affordable material	Unprofessional masonry can lead to distortions and drops, which will dramatically reduce decorativeness
Clinker brick	Durability, strength, inexpensive price.	Brick laying should be carried out on concrete mortar, since sand does not provide reliable fixation of the material
From wood	Availability, originality	Fragility, instability to mechanical stress
Concrete path in the garden	Durability, strength, frost resistance	Labor intensity, the need for formwork
Plastic modules	Low cost, ease of installation, decorative	Restrictions on air temperature from -35 to +50 С

A natural stone walkway will last a very long time

Choose materials based on your own preferences

DIY garden paths. Professional advice, drawings and design options

Marking is a mandatory stage of construction

The initial stage in the construction of the track with your own hands is the markup. The first step is to determine its width and orientation in the summer cottage.

For marking, fixed pegs are used, on which the cord is pulled, and the side borders are sprinkled with lime. This method of marking allows you to visually indicate the planned area of a paved road, taking into account the location of plants and other objects..

It is worth noting that the excavated space must be made slightly wider than the planned path for installing curbs. High-quality markings directly affect the strength and durability of the finished garden road.

First of all, you need to decide on the size of the track

Make the styling area a little wider just in case.

Marking plays an important role in the process of laying garden tiles.

Garden paths made of natural stone

The river Altai stone is perfect as a natural stone. It is from it that beautiful mosaic images are obtained, thanks to a variety of sizes and colors: from light to dark gray. To create such a paved road, you need tools:

it is necessary to pick up smooth stones of various sizes;
sand;
rubber hammer;
cement;
sponge;
level;
water.

Harvesting the required volume of quality stone is the first step in creating a paved road.

First, all river stones are carefully sorted. If the rejection of the surface of the pebble is insignificant, then it can be used to build a path, turning the flat side up.

The next important step is to choose a pattern that matches the width of the prepared path..

The basis for the picture can be squares. A drawing of curls will perfectly fit into them..

The image from the sketch is transferred to the prepared base. In order to avoid the destruction of the entire structure, the drawing should be placed in the designated square, so that it is bounded by the sides on all 4 sides to create the strength of the mosaic. Usually, curbs are used for this, or formwork from boards, which are then removed after hardening of each mosaic element..

Natural stone paths look very beautiful

Natural stone will serve you for a very long time

Due to the fact that the base substrate is made of crushed stone, it is recommended to mark it with lime.

Then the sand-cement composition is mixed, in proportions of approximately 3 to 1 or 4 to 1. The resulting solution is faced with a small strip, on which a part of the mosaic pattern is laid out. To level the surface, each pebble is slightly pressed into the hydraulic solution. Stripes are laid out in small areas, for easy alignment of pebbles in them.

Oval stones with rounded edges gradually form the finished mosaic pattern of the path. If the mixture has hardened, then to level the surface, over the stones, you can knock with a rubber hammer.

After laying out 1 strip, you need to check its evenness using a building level. So, guided by the drawing, row by row, the laid out stone covering is faced. In her mosaic, it is possible to use both small rounded even pebbles, laying them on the edge, and solid ones, if they match the formed image.

It is also possible to use different colors of pebbles, for example, laying out 1 strip light, the second dark, or making color dilution.

After one of the mosaic elements has been laid out, it is poured with water through a spray bottle. This will fix the hardening compound and remove excess of it..

So, dividing the image into separate components, they cover all parts of the garden road. As a result, the garden path is closely filled with natural stones..

Such material is not cheap

To make the track last longer, it is worth making a pillow of sand

Natural stone is durable and not subject to mechanical damage

Construction of a walkway without cement

The difference between this option is that cement is not used when laying a paved road..

The base is also crushed stone, raw sand is poured on it, compacted and smoothed by the “rule”. The level of the sand layer is always 30 mm less than the level of the curb or formwork. It is with such values that the stones will begin to stay flat. It is necessary to align the filled mosaic along the border.

It is easier to cover the stones not in 1, but at the same time to lay them in rows, tapping on top with a hammer. The sand will need to be additionally moistened.

The rise of pebbles must be regularly checked with a special building level..

Having laid out a specific segment of the mosaic, before the sand base dries, it is necessary to tap the plane one more time with a hammer, and then add more sand on top. The excess of such filling is then immediately swept away with a brush..

Next, the finished mosaic is poured with water through a spray bottle..

After the filled surface has completely dried, it is possible to walk one more time on the plane with a brush..

When the sand level drops in a couple of hours, it is necessary to duplicate the filling and watering again..

After another drying of the mosaic, all stones are wiped with a damp sponge.

The completed structure is moistened with a small amount of water every day for a week – this is how the path “accumulates hardness”.

If the installation process is carried out in an open space, in this case, so that the canvas does not wash out with a downpour, it is preferable to cover it with non-thick foam rubber. It has a porous structure that allows some moisture to pass through, but will not allow the flow of water to wash off the sand.

If the paved road was erected using plank formwork, then at the end of the masonry, it is necessary to strengthen the canvas with stone or brick curbs.

You can lay out the track without cement

Sealing sand is used for laying tiles without cement.

Paving slabs for covering paths

Paving slabs are a strong durable material. The service life of this material is approximately 15 years, if the laying technologies are followed.

If on such a paved road it is planned to move and park cars, then the height of the tiles should be equal to 60 mm or more. It is available in various types and sizes..

The sequence of works on the construction of the roadbed.

Creation of a project plan and markup. Further, the design and pattern of the tile layout is developed and selected..
Determination of material costs.
Road paving.

Laying process:

small depressions are dug in the ground under the curb;
installation of a border around the perimeter of the path to secure the canvas;
the base layer of gravel is laid;
tiling is being laid;
filling of tile joints.

A garden path can be made from many materials

A garden path made of natural stone will serve you for a very long time

A garden path can be made with help. special forms

Clinker brick garden paths

A rather solid and aesthetic road emerges from it. For its durability, it is recommended to select high quality clinker bricks.

The base for it, with the rolled upper sandy layer, must be smoothed out using the “rule”. It can be constructed from a plank with flawlessly smooth and smooth end faces. The plank must be 200 mm larger than the scale of the roadway. The corners of the lower component of the plank are equal to the thickness of the brick.

After leveling the sandy mass, the installation of the side blocks begins, they are installed on an edge half the width into the ground with a rubber hammer. The sides are fixed: with curbs; solution; or fittings. Then an additional layer of crushed stone is thoroughly pressed.

Having fixed the side parts along the edges, they determine the type of pattern for decorating the middle part. They are laid out in two main versions, it is placed on the end or on its wide side.

For the strength of the masonry, the 1st row must be put in length, and the next one across the path, tamping the bricks into the sandy base. However, for reliability, they are fastened with glue on a cement base..

The solution is placed in such a way that its excess does not protrude over the masonry..

For durability, brick paths are impregnated with a primer

To make the track last a long time, you should choose high-quality materials

After the end of the laying of all blocks, the seams are filled with sand. It is evenly spread with a long bristle brush..

After the solution has hardened, the formwork is removed. Crushed stone of the middle fraction is poured along the edge and carefully compacted, and on top of it another layer of crushed stone is added.

For durability and brightness of the tone, the brick is treated with a penetrating primer, the dried material is painted over with a specialized varnish for stone.

Variants of paths using wood

Garden paths made of wood do not require additional processing, therefore they are a durable option. Thanks to specialized processing, their service life can be extended and protected from moisture. The optimal materials are larch and oak, as well as softwood. Bars and cuts of wood are considered the most inexpensive, and decking are considered the most expensive..

The ideal thickness of the blocks should be 15 cm. They are laid on a sandy foundation covered with a layer of gravel. This method contributes to the longevity of the garden path.

To create a more aesthetic version, wood cuts are used. They must be peeled from the bark and treated with linseed oil. It is recommended to lay out the side parts from cuts of a larger diameter to increase strength.

Installation of the terrace board is carried out over the concrete surface. The advantage of this option is its high temperature resistance, and the presence of a protective coating. These properties provide a high level of strength and durability to decking. Fastening to the base is carried out using clips or self-tapping screws. However, this is the most expensive wood coating option..

Garden paths made of wood do not require additional processing

A path made of stone will last you a very long time

Concrete path in the garden

For a concrete road, the markings are performed in the same way as above, and then soil is removed..

Then curbs or formwork are formed on the sides of the walkway.

A certain layer of sand is poured into the workpiece, then it is moistened and compacted. The final thickness of the bed being compacted is 60 – 70 millimeters. Crushed stone is poured over the rolled sand, which must also be compacted. A reinforcing mesh is installed on the crushed stone, which makes the canvas much stronger.

Method of pouring concrete path

To obtain a smooth plane, the thinnest concreted composition is formed, and the formwork of the path is poured.

Further reinforced concrete is leveled with the “rule”, beacons in this case are the sides of the formwork.

Strength is created by “iron”. Dry cement is poured onto the still wet plane in a thin layer, and is immediately rubbed in. The use of store-bought topping mixtures is also allowed..

Garden paths with form: advantages and technology

Benefits of using track molds

Of course, many people choose the most classic method of tiling or pavers. However, such a formation looks a bit formulaic, and it turns out to be quite costly. For this reason, almost all owners of country houses decide to build garden paths on their own plot using forms. This gives you the opportunity to express your imagination in landscape design..

Paths in the garden, laid out in this way, work out, as a rule, very elegant. And, in comparison with conventional technologies, they have important advantages, for example:

the minimum level of costs for the construction of work;
the ability to produce tracks of various sizes and configurations;
simplicity of the work execution process.

Creating a path using forms, they can be filled with various materials, for example: marble chips, pebbles and other materials that will create an originality of the path. However, before you start tinkering the paths, you should do certain preliminary work on the markup..

Using a special form, you can build a very beautiful path in appearance. Such coverage is quite popular among summer residents and owners of suburban real estate due to the simplicity of production and the low cost of raw materials..

It is important to know that when constructing a track, you need to take care of drainage. To do this, it is possible to place it on elevated areas or tinker at a certain angle for water drainage. Otherwise, during the frost period, the coating may crack..

Flooded garden paths and their benefits

The fill coating is characterized by the highest strength and is perfect for loads. The paving of the fill paths is performed on a concrete base. To form the system, paving stones or natural stone can be used. Multi-color material is used to form a natural look.

The easiest way is to bury the concrete blocks in the ground. This option looks unusual and beautiful.

Garden paths are very helpful

Paths in the garden, laid out in this way, work out, as a rule, very elegant

Modern idea – plastic modules

Movable garden paths made of plastic modules are laid quite quickly, and do not require a gravel base.

They allow you to build a road of any width, it is worth noting how they have fasteners that allow you to combine them both in length and across.

The connecting parts of plastic panels, which have rather huge dimensions, give the structure strength, so 2 plates are fastened at 2 points with the help of special fasteners on the modules.

The advantage of such slab-panels is considered not only the speed of installation, but also the fact that their plane is completely non-slip, they can withstand quite impressive overloads, and are very reliable..

For the production of boards, frost-resistant plastic is used. This material can withstand temperature fluctuations from minus -35C to plus + 45-50 C. In winter, such a track can be quickly and simply dismantled, stored in one of the outbuildings. Plastic boards are practical and compact, the width and length are 570 x 570 mm, and the thickness is 22 millimeters. Due to the longitudinal holes, moisture from precipitation does not accumulate on the surface.

These garden paths are simple and easy to install, suitable for both lawn and soil. When germinating near plants, the path can be moved.

Expert opinion Alina Kvileva.