Riven flags - Preperation prior to laying

Patio flagstones (slabs), concrete flags, stone flags including yorkstone and imported flagstones.
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skyrakes
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Post: # 111565Post skyrakes

Do I need to ensure the flags are wet (Soaked with a hose pipe( before laying on the cement base?
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lemoncurd1702
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Post: # 111585Post lemoncurd1702

Just wet the back of each one as you go or preferably a priming/bonding slurry which can be made by mixing sbr with. cement powder.
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skyrakes
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Post: # 111588Post skyrakes

Thanks
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