You don't have to put down sand for rubber pavers usually. They do need a good gravel base to help them from soaking up water. Lay the fabric down last so you have something smooth to glue the pavers to.

 

i would put down at least 4" road mix, compacted. then the tiles. if you use much sand = anything that totaly covers the rocks. i think the sand would come up through the joints.

 

Sounds practical, thanks. How much gravel should I get and use for the area? It's about 24' x 6'. I'm framing it with landscaping ties. Hmmm. I've got a 1/2 yard of sand now that I don't know what to do with.

 

Sounds practical, thanks. How much gravel should I get and use for the area? It's about 24' x 6'. I'm framing it with landscaping ties. Hmmm. I've got a 1/2 yard of sand now that I don't know what to do with.

24'x6'x4"=48 cu. feet or 1.78 Yrds

 

i'm going to say again. i don't think sand is good for flexible rubber tiles. but thats just me.

24'x6' = at least 3 tons(thats not nearly as much as you would think). and i would get 4 tons = its not much more expensive, and its better to have too much, than not enough.

and it must be compacted. otherwise the patio will feel a little mushy.

 

I agree that sand is not ideal for the rubber pavers. However, if you are using an adhesive to keep the pavers in place it shouldn't come up through the joints.

 

this is what 3 1/2 tons looks like. cost $$125

 

A yard usually weighs about 1.5 tons. 1.78 x 1.5= 2.67 tons

 

LOL I don't have the sand anymore, gave it to a neighbour, so I will only be going to get the crushed road gravel. I think 2 yards should do it but can always go back and get more (have a F450) Will be renting a compactor to use too. Thanks for all the quantity calculations, I've never been a math whiz :blink: As for "glueing" the rubber tiles, the ones I have are 2' x 2' and only about 1/2 thick so more like mats than tiles and didn't come with any glue. :no: The area is completely framed with landscaping ties so they will push up against them and not be able to move around. I'll rake off another inch or so more dirt before covering it with fabric and loading and compacting the gravel. Sound good? :thumbsup: Thanks for all your comments and advise. You've all been great help. :thumbup:

 

Sounds like a good plan to me when you get done invite me over for a barbecue :whistling2:

 

sounds good. here is a tip = to make your base more firm, add water as you compact. you will see what i mean. getting it as flat as possible will make for a better job.

 

The above discussions give me a lot of information regarding the Rubber Landscaping.