Designing and Installing the Multi-Zone Paver Patio
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PROJECT WALKTHROUGH: WHITE HAWK DRIVE (PaverPatio, WaterFeature, Lighting, Pergolas, PuttingGreen)
What happens here
The central feature connecting the house to the pool is a multi-zone paver patio system. The main body of the patio utilizes 'Beacon Hill' pavers in a 'Bavarian Blend' color. This main area is elegantly bordered by a double accent strip of 'Town Hall Basalt' pavers, which maintains a consistent design theme throughout the entire outdoor space. Various sections of the patio also feature precise cuts and curves, particularly around the landscaping beds and pool perimeter, demonstrating high-quality craftsmanship. The patio also includes landing areas directly outside the house's exit doors, using the accent paver for a clean transition. A step leading down from one of the house exits features 'Unilock Ledge Stone' for its durable and aesthetically pleasing rough-faced finish.
Goal: Create a functional and aesthetically pleasing paver patio with cohesive design elements.
Tools and materials
- Beacon Hill Pavers Unilock — Main patio surface
- Copthorne Pavers Unilock — Used for the top landing of the house exit and infill in some areas like the main pergola seating area
- Paver Cutter/Saw Husqvarna — Cutting pavers to size and shape
- Plate Compactor Wacker Neuson — Compacting the base layers and setting pavers
- Town Hall Basalt Pavers Unilock — Double accent borders and specific infill areas
- Unilock Ledge Stone Unilock — Step risers/caps for a textured finish
- Bedding Sand Local Supplier — Leveling layer beneath pavers
- Paver Base — Foundation layer for the patio
- Polymeric Sand Techniseal — Filling joints between pavers to lock them in place and deter weeds/insects