Lay the First Row of Pavers — Set First Row of Pavers
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How to Build Paver Steps into a Hill · Step 5 of 11
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Begin laying your pavers down in your desired pattern, following the established string line. Place each paver firmly into the prepared sand bed. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap each paver, ensuring it is properly seated and level. Maintain a small gap of approximately 3mm (about 1/8 inch) between each paver to allow for jointing sand later on. Some pavers may feature built-in 'nibs' on their sides to help achieve this consistent gap. As you lay, regularly check that your first row remains straight by using the string line as a guide. Depending on your layout and the area's dimensions, you may need to measure and cut the first paver in a row to fit.
Lay the First Row of Pavers — Set First Row of Pavers
Part of project
How to Build Paver Steps into a Hill · Step 5 of 11
In this video
Begin laying your pavers down in your desired pattern, following the established string line. Place each paver firmly into the prepared sand bed. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap each paver, ensuring it is properly seated and level. Maintain a small gap of approximately 3mm (about 1/8 inch) between each paver to allow for jointing sand later on. Some pavers may feature built-in 'nibs' on their sides to help achieve this consistent gap. As you lay, regularly check that your first row remains straight by using the string line as a guide. Depending on your layout and the area's dimensions, you may need to measure and cut the first paver in a row to fit.