Install Paver Units
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What happens here
The video clearly shows workers actively laying down pavers on the prepared base. Stacks of Metanit brand pavers are visible, indicating the material being used. For a DIY installation, this step involves spreading a uniform layer of bedding sand (typically 1 inch deep) over the compacted sub-base. Use screed rails or pipes and a 2x4 screed board to level the sand. Then, pavers are carefully placed onto the sand bed, following the chosen pattern from your design. A rubber mallet can be used to lightly tap pavers into place for a snug fit and to ensure they are level. A paver saw (visible in the video) is essential for cutting pavers to fit edges, curves, or around features like the fire pit. Always wear safety glasses and work gloves during this process.
Goal: Place all pavers to form the patio surface
Tools and materials
- 2x4 Screed Board — Leveling the bedding sand
- Knee Pads — Providing comfort and protection for knees during prolonged kneeling
- Masonry Chisel — Making small, precise cuts or scoring pavers for snapping
- Paver Saw — Cutting pavers to fit edges, curves, and around obstacles
- Pavers Metanit — Forming the walking surface of the patio
- Rubber Mallet — Lightly tapping pavers into the sand bed for a snug and level fit
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from dust and debris, especially during cutting
- Screed Rails/Pipes — Guiding the screed board to create a uniform sand bed
- String Line — Maintaining straight lines and alignment of pavers
- Work Gloves — Protecting hands from abrasions and cuts
- Bedding Sand — Creating a level and flexible bedding layer for the pavers