Paver Installation and Layout
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What happens here
After the base is compacted, spread a uniform layer of bedding sand (typically 1 inch thick) over the compacted stone base, leveling it with screed bars and a straightedge. Begin laying the Unilock Treo Smooth pavers in the desired pattern, starting from a fixed edge or corner. The video shows workers kneeling and carefully placing pavers onto the sand bed. The speaker points out the expansion of the patio beyond the original concrete footprint and indicates the planned location for a fire pit. Ensure pavers are tightly fitted with consistent joint lines. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap pavers into place for minor adjustments.
Goal: Lay all pavers to form the patio surface according to the design.
Tools and materials
- Level — Checking the level and slope of the pavers as they are laid
- Measuring Tape — Ensuring accurate dimensions and spacing
- Paver Cutter/Wet Saw — Cutting pavers to fit edges, curves, or obstacles (implied)
- Rubber Mallet — Gently tapping pavers into final position
- Screed Bars — Creating a consistent 1-inch depth for the bedding sand
- Straightedge/2x4 — Leveling the bedding sand
- String Line — Maintaining straight lines for paver courses
- Bedding Sand — Creating a precise and level setting bed for the pavers
- Unilock Treo Smooth Pavers Unilock — The main surfacing material for the patio