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  • Hi all. I want to build a base to lay some encaustic cement tiles in my garden. However, I can't find consistent advice regarding the best way to do it. Can someone confirm my process?

    1. Build a Wooden frame to encase the space (3m X 4.5m)
    2. Dig down 150mm
    3. Fill with hardcore (40mm to dust) up to 75mm.
    4. Compact
    5. Fill the remaining space(75mm deep) with concrete**
    6. Use a tile adhesive to lay encaustic tiles
    7. Grout tiles
    8. Enjoy a beer and a BBQ on my nice new patio

    How many 20kgs ready-mix concrete bags will I roughly need? I don't have exterior access to my back garden and I have no front garden so I can't have bulk bags left out front.

  • Ah - I misread concrete as cement. 15 bags of cement + all the sand + all the aggregate so only half answered your question

    I would also get it piped in if it’s at all possible but it sounded like it is not.

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