1) Excavate and thoroughly compact area to be paved.
1) Establish a 90º starting point.
2) Install and compact base in 2-4" layers (1 1/2" processed
1) gravel or 3/4 crusher run).
• Typically 4-6" deep for walkways and patios
• Typically 6-8" deep for pool decks (see your Authorized Dealer for more information)
• Typically 8-12" deep for driveways
3) Install Pave-Edge® restraints directly on the base and secure with 10" steel spikes.
4) Spread coarse concrete sand and screed to a uniform depth of 1" thick.
5) Starting from a 90º corner, place pavers in desired pattern and cut where necessary to fit.
Use 2 3/8" thick pavers for most residential applications and 3 1/8" thick pavers for commercial vehicles.
6) Compact the pavers into the sand bed with a plate compactor or rubber mallet.
7) Sweep dry sand into joints and compact. Repeat procedure until the joints are full.
Note: Poor draining soils, such as clay, may require additional excavation and base material and the use of a woven geotextile fabric.
