Paver Patio Installation
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What happens here
The video showcases a large, already installed paver patio adjacent to the house. The pavers are laid in a varied pattern, creating a visually appealing and expansive outdoor living space. The edge of the patio is bordered with darker, smaller paver blocks. While the installation process itself isn't shown, the finished product highlights the meticulous work involved in creating a level and durable surface. For a DIY installation, this typically involves preparing a stable sub-base (excavating and compacting native soil), laying a compacted gravel base (4-8 inches deep), followed by a uniform layer of bedding sand (1 inch deep). Pavers are then laid on the sand, ensuring proper alignment and joint spacing. Finally, polymeric sand is swept into the joints and activated with water to lock the pavers in place and inhibit weed growth.
Goal: Create a level and durable paver patio.
Tools and materials
- Broom — Sweeping polymeric sand into paver joints
- Paver Cutter/Saw — Cutting pavers to fit edges and around obstacles
- Plate Compactor — Compacting the gravel base and bedding sand layer
- Rubber Mallet — Adjusting individual pavers for proper seating and alignment
- Spirit Level — Checking the level and grade of the patio surface
- Bedding Sand — Providing a level surface for the pavers to rest upon
- Crushed Stone/Gravel — Creating the compacted base layer beneath the bedding sand
- Pavers — Constructing the main patio surface and border
- Polymeric Sand — Filling paver joints to lock them in place and inhibit weed growth