Laying Crazy Slate

[josh303]

Hi All

Help needed. Want to lay the Crazy slate in an area next to my driveway. Runs about 8m x .75m Any info on procedure and steps? Also what tools and other materials will I require? Any help on the material I will lay the slate into...I am thinking compacted sand or a mixture. The current surface is simply soil next to a concrete driveway. Any help appreciated.
Also anyone in Melb know good priced slate? I am looking at the OZZY GOLD straight from South Australia (20-30mm) or the INDIAN MULTICOLOUR random slate (200x200). Thx.

[Planned LScape]

1st and foremost make sure you base and prep work is done well, this will determine how long it lasts for. If it's only for walking on give it a good compacted crushed rock base 75mm thick, or if budget allows concrete. Slate varies in thickness so best to lay on mortar bed on a 6:1 mix, then grout over with a 3:1 grout mix.

As for prices, give the garden yard a call they will have a range, local slates like Crazy Kruger or the likewould probably be cheaper than the Indian slate