How to lay stepping stones using mortar?

ivanptr

https://youtu.be/3o1FY-ty41k?si=bI7Y79aBRMdmis5k

fast forward to 0:56:

he made it look like so easy 

but how to get same amount of mortar for different stepping stone?

Now im following the steps in this clip. And I almost reach the mortar laying process. 

Im worried that with different amount of mortar for each stepping stone, all stepping stone wont be at the same level - some higher some lower.

Seems a good idea to use brickline, and the stepping stone can lean against the line.

But if some stepping stone dont get sufficient mortar underneath them, wont they sink a bit after the mortar gets cured?

So the question is how to get same amount of mortar for different stepping stone?

MitchellMc

Hi @ivanptr,

Typically, when you make up your mortar mix, it should have some thickness to it. Make sure you don't add more water than required. You want quite a sticky mix and not a watery one, that way, the pavers won't sink after laying. As you can see in the video, they needed to tap the paver down to get it to bed to the right height. You shouldn't have too much of an issue if you put a similar amount of mortar at each paver location. The brickline is essential and how you determine the correct height of the paver. Mortar doesn't set particularly quickly, so if you have put too little or too much mortar under the paver, you can always remove the paver to add more or remove some mortar.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell