Whether you’re painting, wallpapering, tiling or varnishing it’s always important to plan ahead and laying interior flagstones is no exception - it’s all in the prep!

Our team or your fitter can help you plan your project but we have included a few simple steps to consider if you want to understand the preparation process better.

Plan your project: this is important and will save you lots of unnecessary work. Do your research and ask questions of the professionals. Consider the space and what you want to achieve. Are you looking to lay a traditional or more contemporary look? This is an important decision as it can determine the stone type and style of pattern you choose. Always allow for wastage when ordering, as this ensures stones for cutting and shade variations, plus it gives you a few spares if needed later on.

Tip: Explore our website there’s lots of useful information to help you plan and plenty of flagstones to choose from. We also offer a Free Sample Service which our customers always find useful.

Get expert help: if you are laying your stone floor yourself then unless you have experience we strongly recommend speaking to our team for a little advice. Once you have placed an order we can supply a step-by-step fitting guide for you or your builder. Better still, get an expert stone floor fitter who will know exactly what to do.

Tip: If you are looking for a fitter we have limited capacity which can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Alternatively, a recommendation is always a good place to start, sometimes we can suggest a local tradesperson near you, or you can use an online service like Rated People.

Prep the area: make sure you set aside space for you or your fitter to unpack your delivery and easily see all the flagstones you have, some will vary in size and shade so it’s good to view them before installation. To prep the floor, remove any dirt or grease that may affect the adhesive. Make sure the floor you are laying on is even with no movement, this is particularly important if you are fitting on a timber floor. We recommend using an anti-fracture membrane for peace of mind if you have sub-floor movement, water-based underfloor heating, or fitting a length longer than 6m. Ensure any concrete/screed/self-leveling compounds are fully cured (and if using an anhydrous screed with an accelerator you may need to sand the top to allow moisture to evaporate) before your flagstones are fixed in place. It may be worth dry laying your most prominent tiles to see how they will look and move them around if needed.

Tip: Your fitter may help with this but if you can do some of the work yourself it may save you money if budget is a concern.

External Options: Our Flagstones and some stone tiles can also be laid externally. We offer a range of exterior stone flooring if you are laying a patio as part of your project. Creating a flow from inside to outside has become popular particularly if you have bifold doors and want the feeling of a seamless floor that flows to your outdoor space.

If you are looking for outdoor inspiration there are plenty of lovely products to choose from and our exterior flagstones look so good we feel they deserve some gorgeous outdoor accessories. For inspiration, you may like to browse The Den & Now's choice of garden furniture and accessories, and they also stock fabulous interior items. Need a book to help you? Gardens for the Soul explores sustainable and stylish eco-friendly ways to create and style a haven that will suit your lifestyle.

If you need further information or have any questions contact our helpful team.