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With your imagination, you can lay out different designs (fan, butterfly, flower, wave...) and color combinations from these tiles with your own hands. A pack consists of 4 tiles different sizes, but it also happens from 3 (there is no smallest one). In the standard set: a large tile, a tile 1/2 its size, a square, a small tile - 1/3 of the large one or 1/2 of the square. There are enough options for combining and creating your own unique design. And in different color scheme a path, platform or pavement looks even more interesting.

Such figured paving elements are increasingly popular among developers. Paving slabs it costs less than stone, it is stronger than brick, and with annual repairs and replacement of damaged elements, it will last about 15 years. It is used when laying garden paths or making playgrounds near private houses, or for paving streets, playgrounds for children, near buildings, etc. “Old Town” tiles are also used to pave roads; it can withstand the significant load created by the daily flow of cars . To do this, select a thickness of 80 mm.

The laying of Old Town tiles by private owners is often chaotic, with a pattern that they came up with. But laid vertically or parallel, it looks more harmonious.

Selection of paving stones by thickness

Tiles "Old Town" are produced different thicknesses: 40 mm – light load, 60 mm – medium, 80 mm – maximum. You will decide for yourself what thickness of tiles you need. If you are planning to create a pavement surface, garden paths and do not roll carts with heavy loads on it, do not drive lawn mowers and other heavy equipment, then a thickness of 40 mm is sufficient. If the load is greater (riding cyclists, for example), then take a thickness of 60 mm. And the strongest, 80 mm thick, is suitable for paving roads and car parking areas.

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Laying methods

To make your site or path look neat and orderly, follow a certain pattern when laying it. Select tiles carefully, taking into account color and size. In the Middle Ages, pavements were laid with granite stone, selecting pebbles of different sizes, and little importance was attached to creating any kind of pattern. But such roads looked colorful. Adopt this method and create some chaos of alternation when laying it. Try not to make repeating spots that are the same in color and size.

Consider the diagram. Please note that there are clear lines: transverse and longitudinal. Make them even. The laid out area looks much better with such clear lines. There is also a problem that without smooth edges in large areas you will have to make adjustments to the curb, cutting off part of it - this is not very aesthetically pleasing. Use brick as a border in figured masonry. You will coat it later. Border options are available.

You don’t have to follow these lines when laying, then you will hide some errors. Installing the Old Town takes a lot of time and is not cheap.

Paving slabs “Old Town” are quite popular among builders and customers. It allows you to create visual effect antique paving stones. The variety of shapes and colors of the “Old Town” collection allows you to create a variety of layout schemes. In this article we will talk about some of them.

Features of paving slabs “Old Town”

All elements from the “Old Town” collection have the same width of 120 millimeters. This feature allows you to lay paving slabs in strips, using all 5 types of rectangular elements at once. The stripes can go both along and across the garden path or sidewalk.

Layout of straight sections of paving slabs

There are the following “Old Town” tile layout schemes for straight sections:

• Cross seam. elements of different sizes and colors are laid widthwise across the path or sidewalk.
• Longitudinal seam. Laying is carried out according to the same principle only along the sidewalk.
• Combination of transverse and longitudinal seams. In this pattern, the longitudinal seams run in one row along the edges of the path, creating the effect of the presence of curbs. Inside, the tiles are laid with transverse seams.
• Chaotic tile layout. The length of the rectangular elements of the “Old Town” tile is a multiple of the total value. Thanks to this, it is possible to lay tiles randomly without gaps.

On straight sections, you can use mostly gray unpainted paving slabs. Colored elements can be added to the installation at random intervals, creating a chaotic track pattern. The second option for a random color layout of tiles is zoning a path or sidewalk. For example, the edges of the path are paved with gray elements, and in the central part they are laid colored tiles(preferably one color).

Layout of winding sections of paving with “Old Town” tiles

Winding garden paths can be paved with rectangular elements of Old Town paving slabs. To do this, there is no need to order trapezoidal elements, which not every supplier has. The rounded chamfer of the tiles from this collection allows you to reduce the area of ​​gaps between elements when laying winding sidewalks. At the same time, it will be visually more beautiful and reliable to install only longitudinal seams.

Color schemes for the layout of paving slabs “Old Town”

There are many color schemes available for Old Town tiles. Here are some of them.

Using 1-2 longitudinal rows of the same color along the edge of a path or area to imitate a curb.

Creation of a geometric pattern with duplication of the pattern over a large paving area.

Zoning by color of individual areas of the site.

Diagonal stripes or herringbone pattern on a large area.

Variegated chaotic layout of elements different colors. For this scheme, you need to purchase elements of the “Old Town” collection from our company in all four colors. Chaotic color scheme allows you to shift the emphasis from transverse or longitudinal seams to the originality of the texture overall composition on a paved area.

As you can see, the collection of paving slabs “Old Town” is a universal finishing material for garden paths, sidewalks and transport areas. Thanks to rectangular shape The choice of layout schemes for “Old Town” is much larger than for other types of tiles.

A beautiful and cozy yard is my cherished dream. Green beautiful lawns and old unusable asphalt are very difficult to combine. Therefore, it was decided to replace the hard surface of the yard completely. Asphalt or tiles?

Of course, asphalt, I thought. The price for high-quality paving slabs is higher than for asphalt, and it was not entirely clear how to lay paving slabs. But having thought it over carefully and weighed all the pros and cons, I liked the option of paving slabs more. Paving slabs have a number of advantages:

• attractive appearance;
• has higher heat and frost resistance;
• doesn't highlight harmful substances when heated;
• has better water permeability (water does not accumulate on the surface).

In order to save some money, it was decided to lay the paving slabs with our own hands.

Calculation and selection of paving slabs

The choice of tiles should be taken seriously; the work is done for many years. There shouldn't be any mistakes. After reading a lot of people's reviews on the Internet, I settled on vibro-pressed tiles.

If you need to find out how to make paving slabs yourself, follow the link -

This tile has high hardness and resistance to atmospheric influences. The thickness was chosen according to the manufacturer's recommendations. For areas where cars will drive – 6 cm, for pedestrian paths – 4 cm. The most universal form is “Old City”, such tiles can be laid practically, eliminating waste. Therefore, I decided on the shape of the tile very quickly. Color – grey. Tiles require minimal maintenance.

Preparing the base before laying paving slabs

Having assessed the condition of the old asphalt, it was decided to remove it completely. The work turned out to be quite difficult, despite the fact that over many years of exposure to frost and hot sun, the asphalt peeled off from the base and was easily removed in large layers. Having removed all the asphalt, I marked out the area for laying the tiles, and the places where the curb will lie using construction fishing line. Following the marked line, a place was prepared for the curb, with the expectation that the distance from the line to the base is 2-3 cm greater than the height of the curb. A gap of 2-3 cm will allow you to quickly and evenly install the curb. For good and strong fixation of borders, I used a cement-sand mixture in a ratio of 1:4. After installing the border, you need to give time for the solution to set. After which you can begin preparing the base for the tile itself.

For the base I used a dry mixture of fine screenings of granite and cement in a ratio of 1:6 (instead of screenings, many use sand). Ready mixture transported it in wheelbarrows, and then leveled it using aluminum profile. The thickness of the base layer should be at least 6 cm for good drainage. The base must be well compacted to avoid subsidence after laying the tiles. To do this, before tamping, the surface must be moistened with water from a hose and then begin work.

Tampers can be manual or mechanical (with an electric or gasoline engine). I advise you to use a mechanical tamper (vibropress), rather than a manual one. It can be rented at construction companies or stores. A vibropress will save a lot of time and effort.

Laying tiles

Having obtained a flat surface after compaction, you can begin laying paving slabs. To do this you need to prepare thin layer from a dry mixture of cement and sand, but in a ratio of 1:5. I used aluminum beacons 2 cm thick, along which I pulled the dry mixture.

The difference between the first and second layers is that the second layer does not need to be compacted. Having finished with the preparation, you can begin laying the tiles.

During installation, you need to follow the pattern; with the “Old City” tiles this is not very difficult. There are two ways to lay paving slabs. The first is to put the tiles in their place and compact them with wood or rubber mallet. As you go, you need to monitor the level and avoid protruding or fallen tiles. The second one, which I used, first lay out all the tiles, but do not compact them. Then attach a sheet of rubber under the vibrating rammer and carefully walk over all the tiles. Using a tamper, all tiles will be placed on the same level.

Grouting joints

After laying the tiles, you need to grout the seams.

For this you need river sand and a brush. The sand should be dry, so it is better poured into the seams between the tiles. Use a brush to thoroughly sweep everything, then moisten the entire tile with water. In some places the sand will fall through. And you will need to repeat the grouting procedure again. After completing the grouting stage, the tiles will be well fixed and will not wobble underfoot.
If during the installation of borders you get seams between them, then they need to be sealed using a cement-sand mixture in a ratio of 1:4.

Street, country and garden landscapes are designed today according to modern trends. Design technologies differ in different techniques and unique combinations of shades and colors. Today it has become possible to use dyes and innovative raw materials that have high quality. The same can be said about reinforcing materials.

Thus, manufacturers offer for sale paving slabs with high performance and aesthetic characteristics. This variety allows the site owner’s imagination to unfold, ensuring the safety and beauty of street and house paths, playgrounds, sidewalks and squares.

The “Old Town” tile, installation options for which will be discussed below, is excellent example how varied installation schemes can be. A rather important factor is also the color scheme, which can be fully appreciated after the melted snow or summer rain. A unique effect can be achieved thanks to the quality and format of the surface.

Characteristics

Paving slabs “Old Town” are presented in the most popular and common types of coating. Manufacturers offer the most different colors and dimensions that allow you to arrange the exteriors of the yard, the space of about front door or porch, as well as the area of ​​the pedestrian street and various objects.

The described tile has various fragment parameters. Three categories of thickness can be distinguished. For example, 40 mm paving stones are laid on 60 mm tiles suitable for areas with medium load, while 80 mm products will be able to provide strength in car parking areas and in traffic areas.

Paving slabs “Old Town” have a length ranging from 60 to 180 mm. The width is standard and equal to 120 mm. The weight of one square meter can vary from 94 to 189 kg. The frost resistance class of the concrete used can be represented by B20-30-35. The abrasion level is 6%.

Laying technology: preparatory stage

Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare standard tools and materials. It is important to determine the quantity of materials. For one square meter area should stock up on cement in the amount of 25 kg. For the same amount of work, you should purchase three bags of sand. Experts recommend purchasing materials with some reserve; this will allow taking into account specific soil conditions, design loads, terrain and other conditions. The set of tools is not so diverse, it consists of:

• marking cord;
• shovels;
• ropes;
• trowel;
• household broom;
• level.

Work algorithm

The “Old Town” tile technology involves leveling out surface differences at the first stage. The master will have to level the ground well. At the second stage, the outlines of the paths are marked. It is important to ensure tolerance for the width of the curb.

Next, the curb elements are installed. Now you can start making a mixture of cement and sand in a ratio of 1 to 3. The composition is laid to strengthen the curb. Taking into account the features of the sketch, you can begin laying the paving stones. The elements should be joined together and adjusted in height using a rubber mallet.

Installation options: installation on a primer with a base

“Old Town” tiles, the shaped elements of which can be laid according to a certain pattern, are sometimes mounted on a primer with a base. The main difference from the technology, which does not provide for a base, is the need to create an additional layer of foundation. It will be rigid, but will be a cushion of concrete or crushed stone. This layer prevents the path from spreading and its partial subsidence.

The primer layer when installing on a concrete base can be minimal. It will only provide fixation on the surface. The characteristics of the “Old Town” tiles were mentioned above, but they are not everything that a master should know. Before starting work, you need to ask what the technology for laying the material is. It is necessary to begin manipulations in dry weather. It is not recommended to wash the coating the first time after installation.

Layout schemes

If you have chosen “Old Town” tiles to decorate a path in your garden or dacha, you should study the options for laying this material. It should be remembered that all trapezoidal and rectangular elements have the same width. Therefore, tiles can be laid across or along paths in separate strips.

Most difficult option For paving the area in the courtyard of the house, there is a scheme of chaotic arrangement of elements. In this case, transverse and longitudinal seams are excluded. If you have to lay the material in straight sections, you can use a pattern with a transverse seam. In this case, elements with different sizes are placed between the curbs. You need to navigate by the width, which is the same for all elements.

The laying scheme may include the formation of a longitudinal seam. This method can be compared with the one described above, but in this case the stripes are formed along the track. Another option for laying Old Town tiles is a pattern without seams. It is the most complex and is usually designed in a graphics editor. In order to increase the artistic value of the composition, you should purchase colored elements that are placed in any position.

To design radius and winding sections trapezoidal FEM elements can be used. They are specially designed for difficult areas. These components come in different sizes and allow for maximum design improvement at intersections and curves. These areas can be decorated with rectangular stones if necessary. Lay tiles on a radius section starting from the inside. The seams between the elements are pulled apart with a wedge. Straight sections are usually laid with regular tiles, while concentrated circles and radius areas are decorated with wedge-shaped paving stones.

Alternative schemes

When considering options for laying Old Town tiles, you should also pay attention to radius patterns. The configuration of the territory and the laying scheme can be any. However, tiles can be laid to integrate any pattern or design. You can use color to highlight the space near the curb when laying tiles bright shade in several rows.

On large areas You can lay out a geometric pattern using narrow stripes. Zoning looks very beneficial. At the same time, the width of the tape is comparable to the parameters of the sidewalk, and the pattern acts as the main design element; attention is concentrated on it.

When considering the layout of Old Town paving slabs, you can choose a herringbone pattern. In this case, two or more colors alternate, which will depend on the preferences of the owner. The territory can be variegated, in this case several colors will be required, the emphasis shifts to transverse and longitudinal seams, as well as original invoice compositions.

Conclusion

If you decide to prefer “Old Town” paving slabs as decoration for your garden area, you need to choose a manufacturer. Among others, the products of the Braer company are presented on the market. This Moscow supplier offers tiles at prices starting from 617 rubles. per square meter.

Paving slabs are the face of a residential building, public institution or street. No wonder Old Town tiles are so common and loved a large number of buyers. It differs from other types of tiles in its originality, but because of this, the installation of paving slabs in the Old Town has many variations that are even difficult to imagine. And by adding colored Old Town tiles to the overall picture, you can create a more colorful look. It is worth considering in more detail the options for combining colors and styling.

Schemes for laying paving slabs “Old Town”

This type of scarf is unique in terms of the set of items included in it. concrete tiles. It consists of sets with dimensions:

• tiles size 118*178*60,
• tiles size 118*118*60,
• tiles size 88*118*60.

Because of this, the tile laying patterns also turn out to be quite original. It’s not always easy to figure them out in your head; you need to sit down and draw them on paper or look for options on the Internet. We offer you several popular and beautiful ideas to choose from:

In addition, this tile can be combined with the usual Brick or other types - this way you can reduce the cost of the project and make it even more interesting and original.

Preparing the surface for installation

Let's look at how to lay paving slabs in the Old Town with your own hands.

1. Initially, it is worth making an objective assessment of the old surface.
2. Next, you need to accurately mark the area on which the paving slabs will be laid; it is better to use construction fishing line - it is more reliable.


3. Using a stretched fishing line, a place for the curb is prepared; do not forget about a gap of 2-3 centimeters, which will be used to accurately position the curb.
4. The curb itself must be fixed with a cement-sand solution in a ratio of 1:4 - this is the most common and reliable combination. You shouldn’t start working on the tile base right away; you need to wait until the mortar and the curb adhere.
5. The base should consist of screenings or sand, to which cement is added in a ratio of 1:6. The finished mixture should be covered with a six-centimeter layer and perfectly leveled. 6 centimeters of the mixture will cope perfectly with drainage.
6. To avoid subsidence of the tiles after laying, the surface must be moistened generously with water.
7. To compact sand, it is better to use a special vibropress; it can be rented. It can be manual or mechanical, they have electric or gasoline engines. Experts choose a mechanical vibropress (tamper).

Stages of laying tiles

Once you have obtained a perfectly flat and compacted surface (layer 1), you can already prepare the second surface (layer 2). There is no need to compact it, but the composition should be cement and sand, proportion 1:5, thickness no more than 2 cm. The second layer can be laid using beacons, but each specialist works with a tool convenient for him. After the work has been done, you can begin laying the tiles.

The pattern for laying paving slabs in the old city will not create many troubles; when working with tiles, you only need to follow the pattern. There are several ways:

1. Rubber or wooden hammer. The tiles are laid in place and compacted;
2. Vibrating rammer. All the tiles with the pattern are laid completely, then a sheet of rubber is laid under the tamper, and we go over all the tiles.

The final stage is grouting

For this stage, it is better to take dry river sand and sweep everything thoroughly with a brush, but you can also use a regular broom. Afterwards, moisten everything with water.

The sand will definitely fall through in some places and the procedure should be repeated again after a while. Having gone through all the stages, the tile will not wobble underfoot.

In this simple way you can get an amazingly beautiful sidewalk drawing, after which you can proudly tell all your guests that you did the Old Town tile installation yourself!

For clarity, you can also watch the video instructions:

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Description

The range of these paving stones is one of the most common and sought-after types of paving. It’s easy to understand, manufacturers offer different sizes and colors, this allows you to arrange the interiors of a courtyard, the space near the porch or front door, a large area, a pedestrian street and other objects. Even though it is modern and high-tech material, he also has certain priorities that are quite significant and have minor controversial qualities. The advantages of this wonderful material are:

• A wide range of design solutions, which are carried out thanks to the variety of colors.
• The technology allows us to obtain tiles with high resistance to low temperatures. At correct installation moisture does not stagnate on the surface of the seamless texture of the paving stones.
• Non-polished surfaces provide an anti-slip effect; this is a safe sidewalk, public transport stop, and gas station sites.
• High indicators of environmental cleanliness. On hot summer days there is no release of harmful substances into the air.
• The best option that allows you to combine affordable prices and excellent quality.
• Ease of operation and repair of damaged areas.
• Minimum auxiliary materials.

The photo shows an option for laying paving slabs in the old city:

In addition to all the listed qualities, the Old Town tile has one more priority - fragment parameters. Today, all manufacturers offer products in the following sizes. Three thickness categories:

The technical indicators of this popular material are as follows:

• Fragment length - 60/90/120/180 mm.
• Width - 120 mm.
• Height - 40,60,80 mm.
• Weight -94-141-189 kg/sq. m.
• Concrete class B20-30-35 frost resistance.
• Water absorption cycle F200.
• Erasability level no more than 6%

Options for drawings and patterns, laying scheme

Before laying paving slabs, you should prepare standard materials and tools, as well as lay geotextiles. Calculate quantity preparatory materials Just. For 1 sq. meter of area the best option will stock up on 25 kg of cement, three bags of sand and the same amount of sand. This is a classic ratio; it is more practical to make a reserve taking into account specific soil conditions, terrain, design loads and other conditions. The set of tools is quite simple. It consists of two shovels, a marking cord or rope, this must include a trowel, a level, and a soft household broom.

The video shows how to lay old city tiles with your own hands:

The technological basis of installation is as follows:

1. Leveling differences in the laying surface, leveling the soil.
2. Marking the outlines of the planned paths; tolerance for the width of the curb is required.
3. Installation of border elements.
4. Sand composition - cement mixture, in a ratio of 3/1. It is used to strengthen the installed border.
5. Paving stones are laid in accordance with the sketches, the elements fit well together and are adjusted in height using a rubber mallet.
6. Formation of slopes for water drainage.
7. After laying the paving stones, the entire path is covered with primer; it is especially important to fill the gaps. Remove excess with a broom.

The link describes in detail the technology of laying paving stones. When creating the basic sketch of the paving stone sidewalk in the Old Town, you need to remember one regularity. This is a strict geometry and the presence of transverse or longitudinal directions. In addition, the selection of colors is important - a contrasting combination or a “chaos” scheme, when the designer simply improvises. The use of wicker, parquet, herringbone patterns, and various ornaments reminiscent of the traditions of Italian and Arab masters is applicable. But these options for laying paving slabs are some deviation from classical scheme. You can see it here various options laying paving slabs and paving stones. It is also necessary to take into account some subtleties in laying this type of paving stones, which should not be neglected. First of all, you need to work only in dry weather, you should not wash it for some time after laying the sidewalk, carefully clean its surface from cement residues, these tiles for the path in the country quickly absorb foreign substances and lose their appearance and color.

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Configuration, colors and sizes

Vibropressed paving slabs called Old Town belong to the category of medium format mosaics, which include 4 rectangular products following sizes:

• 120 x 60 mm;
• 120 x 90 mm;
• 120 x 120 mm;
• 120 x 180 mm.

Possible thicknesses of individual products are 40, 60 and 80 mm. Laying paving slabs Old Town 40 mm thick is used for paving garden paths and paving surfaces with low traffic intensity.

Photo of paving slabs for a car.

The 60 mm thick tiles are designed for pedestrian sidewalks with medium and high traffic intensity, as well as for equipping parking areas inside private courtyards.

Thick vibro-pressed paving slabs are placed in places where traffic or parking of vehicles is possible on the roadway.

In addition to rectangular-shaped piece products, for figured paving and, if necessary, to make patterns, manufacturers produce trapezoidal options. The most common dimensions of its larger and smaller edges with a width of 82 mm are:

• 53 x 63 mm;
• 63 x 73 mm;
• 73 x 83 mm;
• 83 x 93 mm.

The thickness of trapezoidal paving stones is the same as that of rectangular ones. Other product formats are not standard, but can be made to order.

Photo of paving slabs of standard sizes.

Specifications

The shaped elements of the Old Town paving stone mosaic are made by vibration pressing with the addition of natural dyes and have the following technical characteristics:

• ultimate compressive strength of at least 0.5 kg/cm 2 ;
• bending strength of at least 0.07 kg/cm 2 ;
• abrasion not more than 0.7 g/cm2;
• water absorption no more than B20-30;
• frost resistance of at least 200 cycles;
• weight, depending on size from 94 to 189 kg/m2.

When producing piece elements for laying paving slabs in the Old City, water repellents and a plasticizer are added, which makes it possible to avoid performing protective surface treatment for a long time.

Paving slabs Old Town: photo of the layout Multi-colored herringbone.

Advantages of the option

Using this tile mosaic for paving paths, sidewalks and roadways allows you to:

1. obtain a coating protected from moisture and low temperatures in the cold season;
2. apply a variety of design solutions by configuration and color design paths, platforms and sidewalks;
3. create a safe, non-freezing coating thanks to the existing anti-slip effect;
4. achieve best performance in terms of price-quality ratio;
5. quickly and easily lay paving slabs with your own hands and, if necessary, easily repair them;
6. during installation, minimize stone processing and the use of auxiliary materials;
7. achieve high levels of environmental cleanliness, since the material does not emit harmful substances in any weather.

Already developed methods for laying paving slabs make it possible to create a wide variety of mosaic combinations using different color shades or, conversely, making monochrome paving stones in one color.

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Calculation and selection of paving slabs

The choice of tiles should be taken seriously; the work is done for many years. There shouldn't be any mistakes. After reading a lot of people's reviews on the Internet, I settled on vibro-pressed tiles.

If you need to find out how to make paving slabs yourself, follow the link - http://rems-info.ru/trotuarnaya-plitka-svoimi-rukami.html

Such tiles have high hardness and resistance to atmospheric influences. The thickness was chosen according to the manufacturer's recommendations. For areas where cars will drive – 6 cm, for pedestrian paths – 4 cm. The most universal form is “Old City”, such tiles can be laid practically, eliminating waste. Therefore, I decided on the shape of the tile very quickly. Color – grey. Tiles require minimal maintenance.

Preparing the base before laying paving slabs

Having assessed the condition of the old asphalt, it was decided to remove it completely. The work turned out to be quite difficult, despite the fact that over many years of exposure to frost and hot sun, the asphalt peeled off from the base and was easily removed in large layers. Having removed all the asphalt, I marked out the area for laying the tiles, and the places where the curb will lie using construction fishing line. Following the marked line, a place was prepared for the curb, with the expectation that the distance from the line to the base is 2-3 cm greater than the height of the curb. A gap of 2-3 cm will allow you to quickly and evenly install the curb. For good and strong fixation of borders, I used a cement-sand mixture in a ratio of 1:4. After installing the border, you need to give time for the solution to set. After which you can begin preparing the base for the tile itself.

For the base I used a dry mixture of fine screenings of granite and cement in a ratio of 1:6 (instead of screenings, many use sand). He transported the finished mixture in wheelbarrows and then leveled it using an aluminum profile. The thickness of the base layer should be at least 6 cm for good drainage. The base must be well compacted to avoid subsidence after laying the tiles. To do this, before tamping, the surface must be moistened with water from a hose and then begin work.

Tampers can be manual or mechanical (with an electric or gasoline engine). I advise you to use a mechanical tamper (vibropress), rather than a manual one. It can be rented from construction companies or stores. A vibropress will save a lot of time and effort.

Laying tiles

Having obtained a flat surface after compaction, you can begin laying paving slabs. To do this, you need to prepare a thin layer of a dry mixture of cement and sand, but in a ratio of 1:5. I used aluminum beacons 2 cm thick, along which I pulled the dry mixture.

The difference between the first and second layers is that the second layer does not need to be compacted. Having finished with the preparation, you can begin laying the tiles.

During installation, you need to follow the pattern; with the “Old City” tiles this is not very difficult. There are two ways to lay paving slabs. The first is to put the tiles in their place and compact them with a wooden or rubber hammer. As you go, you need to monitor the level and avoid protruding or fallen tiles. The second one, which I used, first lay out all the tiles, but do not compact them. Then attach a sheet of rubber under the vibrating rammer and carefully walk over all the tiles. Using a tamper, all tiles will be placed on the same level.

Grouting joints

After laying the tiles, you need to grout the seams.

For this you need river sand and a brush. The sand should be dry, so it is better poured into the seams between the tiles. Use a brush to thoroughly sweep everything, then moisten the entire tile with water. In some places the sand will fall through. And you will need to repeat the grouting procedure again. After completing the grouting stage, the tiles will be well fixed and will not wobble underfoot.
If during the installation of borders you get seams between them, then they need to be sealed using a cement-sand mixture in a ratio of 1:4.

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Characteristics

Paving slabs “Old Town” are presented in the most popular and common types of coating. Manufacturers offer a variety of colors and sizes that allow you to decorate the exterior of the yard, the space near the front door or porch, as well as the area of ​​the pedestrian street and various objects.

The described tile has various fragment parameters. Three categories of thickness can be distinguished. For example, 40 mm paving stones are laid on sidewalk paths. 60 mm tiles are suitable for areas with medium traffic, while 80 mm products will be able to provide strength in car parking areas and in traffic areas.

Paving slabs “Old Town” have a length ranging from 60 to 180 mm. The width is standard and equal to 120 mm. The weight of one square meter can vary from 94 to 189 kg. The frost resistance class of the concrete used can be represented by B20-30-35. The abrasion level is 6%.

Laying technology: preparatory stage

Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare standard tools and materials. It is important to determine the quantity of materials. For one square meter of area you should stock up on 25 kg of cement. For the same amount of work, you should purchase three bags of sand. Experts recommend purchasing materials with some reserve; this will allow taking into account specific soil conditions, design loads, terrain and other conditions. The set of tools is not so diverse, it consists of:

• marking cord;
• shovels;
• ropes;
• trowel;
• household broom;
• level.

Work algorithm

The technology for laying paving slabs “Old Town” involves leveling out surface differences at the first stage. The master will have to level the ground well. At the second stage, the outlines of the paths are marked. It is important to ensure tolerance for the width of the curb.

Next, the curb elements are installed. Now you can start making a mixture of cement and sand in a ratio of 1 to 3. The composition is laid to strengthen the curb. Taking into account the features of the sketch, you can begin laying the paving stones. The elements should be joined together and adjusted in height using a rubber mallet.

Installation options: installation on a primer with a base

“Old Town” tiles, the shaped elements of which can be laid according to a certain pattern, are sometimes mounted on a primer with a base. The main difference from the technology, which does not provide for a base, is the need to create an additional layer of foundation. It will be rigid, but will be a cushion of concrete or crushed stone. This layer prevents the path from spreading and its partial subsidence.

The primer layer when installing on a concrete base can be minimal. It will only provide fixation on the surface. The characteristics of the “Old Town” tiles were mentioned above, but they are not everything that a master should know. Before starting work, you need to ask what the technology for laying the material is. It is necessary to begin manipulations in dry weather. It is not recommended to wash the coating the first time after installation.

Layout schemes

If you have chosen “Old Town” tiles to decorate a path in your garden or dacha, you should study the options for laying this material. It should be remembered that all trapezoidal and rectangular elements have the same width. Therefore, tiles can be laid across or along paths in separate strips.

The most difficult option for paving the area in the courtyard of a house is a chaotic arrangement of elements. In this case, transverse and longitudinal seams are excluded. If you have to lay the material in straight sections, you can use a pattern with a transverse seam. In this case, elements with different sizes are placed between the curbs. You need to navigate by the width, which is the same for all elements.

The laying scheme may include the formation of a longitudinal seam. This method can be compared with the one described above, but in this case the stripes are formed along the track. Another option for laying Old Town tiles is a pattern without seams. It is the most complex and is usually designed in a graphics editor. In order to increase the artistic value of the composition, you should purchase colored elements that are placed in any position.

To design radius and winding sections, you can use trapezoidal FEM elements. They are specially designed for difficult areas. These components come in different sizes and allow for maximum design improvement at intersections and curves. These areas can be decorated with rectangular stones if necessary. Lay tiles on a radius section starting from the inside. The seams between the elements are pulled apart with a wedge. Straight sections are usually laid with regular tiles, while concentrated circles and radius areas are decorated with wedge-shaped paving stones.

Alternative schemes

When considering options for laying Old Town tiles, you should also pay attention to radius patterns. The configuration of the territory and the laying scheme can be any. However, tiles can be laid to integrate any pattern or design. You can use color to highlight the space near the curb by laying brightly colored tiles in several rows.

In large areas, you can lay out a geometric pattern using narrow stripes. Zoning looks very beneficial. At the same time, the width of the tape is comparable to the parameters of the sidewalk, and the pattern acts as the main design element; attention is concentrated on it.

When considering the layout of Old Town paving slabs, you can choose a herringbone pattern. In this case, two or more colors alternate, which will depend on the preferences of the owner. The area can be colorful, in this case several colors will be required, the emphasis shifts to transverse and longitudinal seams, as well as to the original texture of the composition.

Conclusion

If you decide to prefer “Old Town” paving slabs as decoration for your garden area, you need to choose a manufacturer. Among others, the products of the Braer company are presented on the market. This Moscow supplier offers tiles at prices starting from 617 rubles. per square meter.

• Laying of products must be done with the transfer of individual elements through a row according to Figure 1 in order to avoid the formation of a continuous seam, which reduces the integrity and rigidity of the paving.

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• Products must be laid on a prepared base (for rules of base preparation, see RMD 32-18-2012 “Recommendations for the use of paving when laying out coverings for residential and public areas”) according to their location, in the appropriate row of the transport pallet in order to ensure a minimum length of seams in the covering and uniform distribution of static and dynamic load over a large area.
• Violation of the correct alternation of stones in rows will lead to the fact that at the end of installation tiles of the same format will remain unclaimed. The number of tiles in a pallet of each format is different!
• Laying of products must be done with the transfer of individual elements through a row according to Figure 2 in order to avoid the formation of a continuous seam, which reduces the integrity and rigidity of the paving.
• Begin laying a new row in strict accordance with the Layout Pattern, without using stones from the previous row that were left unlaid.
• When arranging connections, the following rules should be followed:
  • no piece cut should be smaller than a quarter of a full-size stone;
  • do not use cut stones if the remaining short side does not correspond to at least half the length of the longer side of the uncut stone;
  • cut stones should not have sharp corners (less than 45 degrees).
• When laying stones from the Colormix series, take tiles of the desired format from three to five different pallets, avoiding concentration of one color (shade). Keep the color stripes on the tiles oriented one way. (See recommendations for laying paving stones made using Colormix technology).
• To drain water from the surface of the tile, a sufficient transverse or longitudinal slope of 2-2.5% must be provided.

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Figured paving elements from the Old Town collection

When landscaping the territory in the courtyard of a private house, Old Town paving slabs provide the developer with the following advantages:

• profitability - no cutting waste, low cost of material, no operating costs;
• design – for the Old Town collection there are ready-made diagrams layouts, drawings and ornaments to improve the exteriors of building facades, as in the photo below.

Important! For some modifications of FEM (for example, “Clover”, “Rhombus”), manufacturers produce additional “halves” elements that cost almost as much as a whole tile, increasing the construction budget. These rules do not apply to the Old Town collection, since it consists of tiles of different formats by default.

Tile characteristics

Figured paving elements (FEM) have the following performance properties:

• abrasion – 0.7 g/cm2;
• water absorption – within 6%;
• frost resistance – F200 – F300;
• strength - bending 50 g/cm 2, compression 500 g/cm 2.

It is possible to lay paving slabs on the blind area, paving garden paths, recreation areas, parking lots and the courtyard area of ​​the house, as in the bottom photo.

Configuration and dimensions

The Old Town collection is a medium format mosaic, usually consisting of 4 rectangular tiles:

• 12 x 6 cm;
• 12 x 9 cm;
• 12 x 12 cm;
• 12 x 18 cm.

For paving the roadway, tiles 8 cm thick are used; a parking lot in the courtyard of a private house can be decorated with FEM elements 6 cm thick. In the layout diagrams on garden paths Usually tiles with a thickness of 4–5 cm are included.

Some manufacturers offer options for trapezoidal Old Town tiles with larger/smaller face sizes:

• 5.3/6.3 cm;
• 6.3/7.3 cm;
• 7.3/8.3 cm;
• 8.3/9.3 cm;
• 9.3/10.3 cm.

The width of all elements is the same - 8.2 cm, thickness varies between 4 - 8 cm.

Schemes and layout options

Any paving slabs must meet the following requirements of the individual developer:

• improve the quality of walkway exteriors at minimal cost;
• ensure high installation productivity in the courtyard of a private house.

These conditions are fully satisfied by the Old Town collection:

• there is no cutting waste, the tiles are cut only at the junctions with objects of complex shape;
• it is suitable for paths, parking lots, porches, and other architectural elements.

The photo shows a complex junction unit, finished with FEM elements from this collection.

General principles

When choosing paving slabs Old Town, the developer automatically expands the possibilities:

• all rectangular and trapezoidal elements have the same width;
• Therefore, it is possible to lay tiles along or across the paths in stripes, as in the photo below.

Important! The most difficult option for paving paths in the courtyard of a house is the chaotic arrangement of Old Town tiles without longitudinal and transverse seams.

Decorating straight sections

To lay paving elements of the Old Town on straight sections, the following schemes are used:

• transverse seam - the master lays paving slabs of different sizes between the curbs, orienting them along the width, which is the same for all elements of the collection;
• longitudinal seam - similar to the previous method, however, the stripes are formed along the path near the house, as in the photo;
• without seams - the most complex circuit, the layout for it is usually done in a graphic editor.

To increase the artistic value of the composition, it is enough to buy colored stones and place them at an arbitrary distance.

Colored FEM elements can be used to zone paths and areas.

Design of winding and radius sections

The trapezoidal FEM elements of the Old Town collection are specially created for paving winding areas. Various size These elements allow for maximum design improvement at corners and intersections. However, if necessary, these same areas can be decorated with ordinary rectangular stones.

The main advantage of Old Town paving slabs is the rounded chamfer imitating a natural stone paving stones:

• laying on the radius section begins from the inside;
• the seams between the tiles are moved apart with a wedge, as in the photo below;
• longitudinal seams are preserved, the paving stones are oriented along the width of the path near the house.

Advice! Straight sections can be paved with regular Old Town tiles, and concentrated circles and radius sections can be decorated with wedge-shaped paving stones from the same collection.

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Features of paving slabs “Old Town”

All elements from the “Old Town” collection have the same width of 120 millimeters. This feature allows you to lay paving slabs in strips, using all 5 types of rectangular elements at once. The stripes can go both along and across the garden path or sidewalk.

Layout of straight sections of paving slabs

There are the following “Old Town” tile layout schemes for straight sections:

• Cross seam. elements of different sizes and colors are laid widthwise across the path or sidewalk.
• Longitudinal seam. Laying is carried out according to the same principle only along the sidewalk.
• Combination of transverse and longitudinal seams. In this pattern, the longitudinal seams run in one row along the edges of the path, creating the effect of the presence of curbs. Inside, the tiles are laid with transverse seams.
• Chaotic tile layout. The length of the rectangular elements of the “Old Town” tile is a multiple of the total value. Thanks to this, it is possible to lay tiles randomly without gaps.

On straight sections, you can use mostly gray unpainted paving slabs. Colored elements can be added to the installation at random intervals, creating a chaotic track pattern. The second option for a random color layout of tiles is zoning a path or sidewalk. For example, the edges of the path are paved with gray elements, and colored tiles (preferably the same color) are laid in the central part.

Layout of winding sections of paving with “Old Town” tiles

Winding garden paths can be paved with rectangular elements of Old Town paving slabs. To do this, there is no need to order trapezoidal elements, which not every supplier has. The rounded chamfer of the tiles from this collection allows you to reduce the area of ​​gaps between elements when laying winding sidewalks. At the same time, it will be visually more beautiful and reliable to install only longitudinal seams.

Color schemes for the layout of paving slabs “Old Town”

There are many color schemes available for Old Town tiles. Here are some of them.

Using 1-2 longitudinal rows of the same color along the edge of a path or area to imitate a curb.

Creation of a geometric pattern with duplication of the pattern over a large paving area.

Zoning by color of individual areas of the site.

Diagonal stripes or herringbone pattern on a large area.

A colorful, chaotic layout of elements of different colors. For this scheme, you need to purchase elements of the “Old Town” collection from our company in all four colors. A chaotic color scheme allows you to shift the emphasis from transverse or longitudinal seams to the originality of the texture of the overall composition on a paved area.

As you can see, the “Old Town” collection of paving slabs is a universal finishing material for garden paths, sidewalks and transport areas. Thanks to its rectangular shape, the choice of layout patterns for “Old Town” is much greater than for other types of tiles.

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