Creating a walkway or patio

out of paving stones can add

aesthetic appeal to a property.

Pavers are less permanent than

concrete and decking. As a result, it

is easier to change the design later

on if you want to give the space a

new look.

Homeowners who install their

own pavers can save a

considerable amount of money.

Because installing paving stones

can be labor-intensive, landscape

contractors may charge a

premium for installation. However,

this is a project that can be tackled

by the do-it-yourselfer.

1. Measure and plot out the

area that will become the path or

patio. The area of the space can be

figured out by multiplying length

times width. This will help you

determine just how much material

you will need.

2. Visit the home improvement

store or a supplier of stone and

other masonry supplies to

determine the style and color of the

paving stones you will use in the

project. Some homeowners prefer

to have the materials delivered to

their home to save the hassle of

extra heavy lifting and moving.

3. Using a shovel or a tiller, dig

How to create a paver

walkway or patio

down and remove the grass to a

depth of four to six inches from the

area that will become the path or

patio.

4. Fill in the area you dug out

with a paver base material, using a

tamper (either manual or power-

driven) to tamp down the paver

base until it is level and smooth.

5. Apply about one inch of

paving sand to further level out the

path or patio. This will be the

material on which the paving

stones are laid.

6. Begin laying the paving

stones. Leave the appropriate

distance between stones desired

by your pattern. If the paving stones

will not have any gap and serve as

a continuous patio, leave only the

smallest gap between them.

7. Spread more paving sand on

top of the paving stones and, using

a broom, sweep it over the stones

and into the crevices between

them to set the stones.

8. Create the rest of the garden

design around the patio or

pathway using gravel, plants and

even edging material to finish the

look. Over time you may need to

sweep more paving sand over the

stones to keep them secure.

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* When working outside, only usecords clearly labeled for outdoor use.

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