Once the dirt floor has been leveled, it is time to bring in the stone dust. The stone dust should be spread evenly across the stall floor about 4 to 6 inches deep.

The stone dust can be brought into the stall using a front-end loader or a wheelbarrow.

After you have brought in your stone dust, you will want to spread it and level it using an old 2’x 4’ and a garden rake. Start at one end of the stall and drag the stone dust back towards the other wall

Using an old 2’x 4’ to help spread the stone dust will also show you if there are any low spots in the floor where you might need to add more of the crushed stone base.

Check your sub-floor to make sure you are spreading the stone dust evenly and level.

Now that the sub-floor has been covered with the stone dust it is time to tamp it down. (If the crushed stone base is extremely dry it may be necessary to wet it down first.) We suggest using a vibrator-compactor for this step. They can be rented at any local rental supply store and will save you a lot of time and labor. This machine will also make sure that the floor is evenly compacted across the entire area. A hand tamper is a great tool to have for use in the corners and other tight spots.