[How to get this rock floor compacted?...]

On 5/16/2021 at 10:39 AM, bradleyheathhays said:

I'm trying to even out my dirt/rock garage floor by adding 3-4 in of 1/4" and below limestone fines and mixing/raking in type I / II portland cement into the top 2-3 in.  Idea was to use a plate compactor to get it mashed down then sprinkle with water, compact, sprinkle.  Well, the small rock mixture with the slippery cement powder doesn't seem to be suitable for a plate compactor as the machine tends to borough down through the substrate spitting it out from the sides, even at it's slowest speed.  This is a problem I'm guessing larger rock mixtures don't suffer from.  So now I'm left trying to figure out how to get this stuff compacted, I guess by hand?  The good news is the rock the machine managed to compact looked fairly good with no gaps.  The cement is mixed in thoroughly and fairly deep.  Although I'll be watering/misting I'd say gingerly I plan on giving it enough water so it reaches the bottom layers, and keep it damp over the next week as it cures.

 

My only ideas for compacting so far are either a 8x8 hand tamper or possibly a weighted roller?  Any suggestions?

 

Make an epoxy coating or polished concrete floor on top of the stones. Then, over time, you won't have cracks in the floor and the stones won't stick out.

[Flag stone patio]

On 7/23/2017 at 9:07 PM, Jay-J said:

Hello.. I've been busy this summer with a flag stone patio.. Its 16 feet in diameter. I am now putting down the base stone and I was wondering if it is nessary to rent a power tamper.. or can I get away with tamping with a handheld tamper tool.?

thanks..

 

Hi. I want to make myself a flag stone patio like this. I would like to know if you were able to do the whole project yourself?