How to install pavers Step 1 Excavation Using

Step 1. Excavation • Using spray paint and stakes, lay out rough outline.

Step 1. (cont’d) • Determine the finished grade. • Calculate the excavation depth by

Step 1. (cont’d) • Excavate a minimum of 6” beyond each side of the

Step 2. Stake out the area • Lay out the edges of the walkway

Step 3. Prepare the base • • • Add base material in 2 -3”

Step 3. (cont’d) • Use a plate compactor to flatten the base. • Check

Step 4. Screeding • Place two lengths of 1” pipe parallel to each other

Step 4. (cont’d) • Using a 2 x 4, screed the H. P. B.

Step 5. Lay pavers • Start in a corner and work outward. • Hold

Step 5. (cont’d) • Avoid sliding pavers across the sand. • Lay out according

Step 5. (cont’d) • Use a guillotine or hammer and chisel for simple cuts

Step 6. Install edging • A variety of materials can be used for edging.

Step 7. Compact pavers • When all pavers have been laid, make one pass

Step 7. (cont’d) • Spread sand over the surface and sweep into the cracks.

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How to install pavers.

Step 1. Excavation • Using spray paint and stakes, lay out rough outline.

Step 1. (cont’d) • Determine the finished grade. • Calculate the excavation depth by adding: – Paver thickness – Sand or screenings layer (1”) – Base material layer (4”-6”)

Step 1. (cont’d) • Excavate a minimum of 6” beyond each side of the patio • Create a 2% minimum slope away from structures for proper drainage. • Be careful not to disturb soil below excavation depth. This can cause unwanted settling.

Step 2. Stake out the area • Lay out the edges of the walkway with stakes and string set at finished grade.

Step 3. Prepare the base • • • Add base material in 2 -3” layers. Compact no more than 4” at one time. Compact thoroughly after each layer. Add moisture sparingly if necessary. Base should extend 6” beyond finished dimensions.

Step 3. (cont’d) • Use a plate compactor to flatten the base. • Check height and maintain the proper slope. • If necessary add more base material and compact again.

Step 4. Screeding • Place two lengths of 1” pipe parallel to each other on the base to be used as leveling guides. • Shovel screenings between the pipes.

Step 4. (cont’d) • Using a 2 x 4, screed the H. P. B. or sand back and forth to make it smooth. • Remove pipes and fill in voids with H. P. B. or sand using a trowel.

Step 5. Lay pavers • Start in a corner and work outward. • Hold each paver against neighboring pavers and slide it straight down.

Step 5. (cont’d) • Avoid sliding pavers across the sand. • Lay out according to desired pattern. • If some pavers need cutting, snap a chalkline over the top of the pavers.

Step 5. (cont’d) • Use a guillotine or hammer and chisel for simple cuts • For angled and cleaner cuts, use a wet saw. • Always wear appropriate P. P. E. when cutting pavers.

Step 6. Install edging • A variety of materials can be used for edging. • The most commonly used edging is L-shaped plastic with notches to allow for curves. It is secured by 10” spikes.

Step 7. Compact pavers • When all pavers have been laid, make one pass over them with a plate compactor.

Step 7. (cont’d) • Spread sand over the surface and sweep into the cracks. • Sweep clean and then make a final pass with the plate compactor. • Sweep more sand into the cracks as needed.