Wet or dry mix for paving?

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martindeer
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Post: # 47720Post martindeer

I have read the article on the site regarding the Celtic Knot paving feature, which advises laying on a wet mix due to the small size of some of the paving.
http://www.pavingexpert.com/celtic_01.htm#thepaving

I am laying the Stonemarket Fieldland circle, a similar patio kit, the smallest piece of which is a diamond shape measuring 700 x 230 mm at the widest points.

I would prefer to lay on a dry course if possible, but am not sure whether it would be suitable for this particular size of paving, given the problems in the above article.

Any advice appreciated.
martin

lutonlagerlout
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Post: # 47724Post lutonlagerlout

i would do as the experts did and use a wetter than normal mix
maybe also use a bond bridge (sbr/cement slurry painted on the back of each unit) to achieve adhesion
also a good quality epoxy mortar romex/gftk will help hold it all together
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