Laying Pavers for the Lower Patio
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What happens here
After the base layer is prepared, a bedding layer of sand (typically 1 inch thick) is screeded over the compacted gravel. Interlocking concrete pavers are then carefully laid in the desired pattern over this sand bed. The video shows the lowest patio section already completed with pavers, indicating that this process was finalized. This includes cutting pavers to fit edges and around obstacles. Once all pavers are laid, jointing sand is swept into the gaps between them, and the patio is compacted again to settle the sand and lock the pavers in place.
Goal: Install interlocking pavers to create the finished surface of the lowest patio tier.
Tools and materials
- Paver Cutter/Saw — Cutting pavers to fit edges and around obstacles
- Plate Compactor — Compacting the pavers and jointing sand
- Rubber Mallet — Tapping pavers into place
- Screed Board — Leveling the sand bedding layer
- Bedding Sand — Creating a level bed for pavers
- Interlocking Pavers — Creating the patio surface
- Jointing Sand — Filling gaps between pavers to interlock them