Slab laying and materials

[Mrbox]

Hello. I am going to have a go at laying a few slabs longways but have never done it before. I sort of know what I need but with all these different products, it's a bit confusing.

I know i need a sub-base and will be using wickes, in small bag. Next I need sharp sand don't I? for the top layer. But what do I use after that?

Do I use cement and sharp sand or ballast?

I had a look in wicks today and see they have Slablayer http://www.wickes.co.uk/Slablayer/invt/153707?tapopen=cm

Is this anygood? as it looks much more easy to do. Thanks.

 

[Thermo]

sub-base of mot type1

then lay the slabs on a wet bed of mortar, in the same way you would lay bricks.

 

[Mrbox]

So are you saying lay the cement on top of the sharp sand?

Thermo is that Slablayer no good then? Pluis what do I use for cement out of that list I said before?

I had been advised not to use Builders sand.

 

[Thermo]

no lay as i said. we use building sand, some use sharp personal choice, either is fine