Screed the Sand Bedding Layer

What happens here

Place screed pipes (typically 1-inch diameter PVC or metal pipes) parallel to each other on the compacted crushed stone base, setting them to the desired final height for the sand layer. Distribute paver sand (coarse, sharp sand) over the area between the screed pipes. Use a long, straight screed board (a 2x4 works well) to pull across the tops of the screed pipes, leveling the sand to create a perfectly flat and even bedding layer. Remove the screed pipes and carefully fill in the resulting voids with more sand, hand-troweling to maintain the level.

Goal: Create a perfectly level sand bedding layer for the pavers