How to Install Concrete Pavers | Ask This Old House

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Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough helps an expecting couple install a concrete paver patio
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Time: 12-14 hours
Cost: $2500 and up, depending on size and materials
Skill Level: Difficult
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Resources:
Mark installed Andover Collection Stone Cleft pavers in the Richfield Blend color, which are manufactured by Ideal Concrete Block [www.idealconcreteblock.com].
Compactors can be rented at most home centers and landscape supply stores.
The other materials Mark used, including pack, concrete sand, and polymeric sand can be purchased at landscape supply stores.
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@ChimpityChoo 3 жыл бұрын

Man, these guys are good. I took me a couple of days to install my pavers. They did the job in less than 8 minutes.

@soolly357 3 жыл бұрын

Im going on 3 weeks lol

@eketcham3056 3 жыл бұрын

I had the playback speed in x2. They did it in 4 mins!

@hectorc347 3 жыл бұрын

Next time get yourself a pregnant person to help lol

@jeffnowak3144 3 жыл бұрын

Did you think of this all by yourself?

@guicho74 3 жыл бұрын

We got a comedian here huh. Lol

@JesusJuenger 4 жыл бұрын

Mark: So I've discovered the meaning of life, and it's fascinating. Christie: *ok*

@jzizzles7799 4 жыл бұрын

a woman with little to say. they dont make them like this anymore

@bbtank3000 4 жыл бұрын

Crazy thought here: maybe she's camera-shy, and her husband is the extroverted one.

@jzizzles7799 4 жыл бұрын

@@oldbird299 They do. Outside of USA. They can cook too!

@hammertime7349 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Kinchicken it’s ur generation that let them out of the kitchen

@VinaX2R 4 жыл бұрын

I know right, that's a perfect woman

@garya3056 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a good practice to use a leaf blower to blow off any polymeric sand from the top of the pavers before wetting it in. If not, you’ll get a haze on the pavers.

@AStanton1966 2 жыл бұрын

Just don't allow any old geezers to run that blower. If you do, they'll be doing it the best part of the day.

@lightworker4512 Жыл бұрын

If you use a blower or broom, wear a mask as that sand is harmful to your lungs

@nnaheim. Жыл бұрын

Yes they will put on suck and grattify themselves.

@danielmcardle3476 4 ай бұрын

Great idea! Blow microplastics all over the yard!

@markregan7639 2 ай бұрын

@danielmcardle3476 polymeric sand is a mix of different minerals and shouldn't include any plastics

@belaMajstor78 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to make sure that a large surface is square you shouldn't use 30-40cm square tool. You need to measure the diagonals, and if they are equal you have the 90 degrees angle.

@1983dmd Жыл бұрын

Or from one corner, mark 3 feet on one side, 4 feet on the other side and you should have 5 feet between those 2 marks.

@Charles_hodges Жыл бұрын

Or use Pythagorean theorem, 3’ 4’ 5’ triangle. From the corner pull 3’ then on the long leg you pull 4’. Pull your tape diagonally across to connect those two points and if they connect at exactly 5’ then your angle is 90 degrees. Obviously it scales; the bigger the legs on your 90, the bigger you’re gonna want to go with your short and long legs. For example a 6’ 8’ 10’ or 18’ 24’ 30’ all work the same way, just are better for bigger areas.

@topviddaily 3 ай бұрын

I was thinking that too never seen a professional carry a 2ft framing square 😂😂

@s2photo Ай бұрын

Brutal install. Use some rails to guide your screed bar. Don’t pre compact your sand. Don’t waste your time with the mallet. Install the pavers, sweep them in and then run the compactor over the whole thing. Sweep again to fill the joints. Blow off the surface with a leaf blower to remove any residue prior to watering.

@coalminerbob777 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for the patio I'm doing. Been doing a lot of digging and leveling but wanted to watch something before doing my base layer and laying pavers. Greatly appreciated!

@gabakusa Жыл бұрын

they dont know what they are doing in few week they will start having weeds they did not put anything to prevent that

@mariafriend644 3 жыл бұрын

These guys are gangsters! They made that pregnant woman shovel that dirt! I did a small area in my back yardage had to take lots of breaks, it’s hard on your back... then Christy came back and spread the sand and hosed down the pavers!! “Ok”, what a trooper.

@Mouth4War88 3 жыл бұрын

LMFAO!!! That plad shirt and shaved head is a dead give away where I come from

@TripReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Before and after the war my father built his own house back in the 1940’s. My mother was his labourer, she was pregnant with her first child at the time. She gave birth without a hitch to what was a healthy baby and it was in wartime too. So don’t go pampering pregnant women jist because you feel sorry for them, they can do a lot more than you would imagine as long as they are healthy that is. And my mother then gave birth to my older sister then to me the youngest born in the 1950’s, she loied a good long life passing away just 3 years ago in 2019 at 98 years old.

@Jdplayz-bq4ys 3 жыл бұрын

they didn't make her. But I get what you are saying. She can shovel tho its not dangerous for a pregnant woman.

@MrAlcapown 3 жыл бұрын

@@TripReviews They don't make em like they used too! That goes for both men and women!

@AStanton1966 2 жыл бұрын

Rent a Kubota mini backhoe from Home Cheapo.

@Zack-dk3pt 3 жыл бұрын

the sand base should never be thicker than 1 inch. use a 1 inch pvc pipe or similar that is perfectly level and pitched how you want then screed the sand using the two pipes as a guide. if the sand is perfectly level as it should be then you can simply place the pavers without hitting them with the mallet which disturbs and shifts the sand. install the locking edge then run a compacter over the pavers to set them in place and follow up with the locking sand. these tricks and vital info not shown in this video will not only save you hours of labor but will also create a longer lasting patio, walkway or whatever.

@danvandenboogaard 2 жыл бұрын

Running a compactor/tamper over your pavers is an excellent way to shatter your pavers if you don't know what you're doing.

@Alvarez9246 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t have to be 1 inch. Can be 3/4 or even 1/2 inch as well

@EthanStites 2 жыл бұрын

This is the comment I came for. When I saw them compact the sand base I exclaimed loudly. The girlfriend came running to see what was wrong. Haha

@EthanStites 2 жыл бұрын

@@danvandenboogaard Ran tamper over pavers no problem couple summers ago. What would be a way they could shatter? Thinner stone? Was using 2 in pavers, never had a problem.

@danvandenboogaard 2 жыл бұрын

@@EthanStites Thickness of the paver, size of the tamper, quality of the paver...all of these could be factors. There's also the risk of scraping the surface of your pavers with a running tamper. I once worked with a crew that grabbed a large cardboard sheet and put the tamper on top of the cardboard to protect the pavers. We then pulled the cardboard sheet along (almost like a sled) and the tamper with it. It really helped to settle everything nicely while still protecting the pavers.

@nightfangs2910 4 жыл бұрын

It's all about the prep, thanks Roger can still remember you telling us that 👍👍👍

@cbalan777 4 жыл бұрын

Once the grass grows back in around the pavers it will look even better.

@KellySKline 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! Been digging for the past few weekends getting ready for an extension of our patio. Thank you for this helpful video!

@RealTuckered Жыл бұрын

Always great watching these guys in action, they’re the best!

@TonyStark-xl1xr 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first place I've seen where they compact the setting bed of sand.

@codyralston2576 2 жыл бұрын

You don't want to pack the sand until after you've laid your pavers otherwise the sand won't shoot upward into the joints from the bottom which is essential to the interlock

@loganlahey4647 9 күн бұрын

@@codyralston2576 how do you compact it after you've laid them?

@danielg.1365 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job! Love these videos and this channel!!

@John-lr2dz 3 жыл бұрын

Wish they showed the initial method to ensure the subsoil was level. I'll assume same method as the sand. Great job and finished product! :)

@Cpickerel 2 жыл бұрын

I love the pavers, love the process. Can't really wrap my brain around why you would leave that little patch of grass by the door though. Bring that patio all the way to the foundation and all the way to the edge of the house. Guaranteed they will go back later and fix that!

@sschario60 2 жыл бұрын

Guaranteed? I'd prefer a small planting bed, instead.

@ryry7886 2 жыл бұрын

I probably would have cut the distance in half on both sides and left room for some plants but i agree that I'm not feeling those big spaces right next to the door or the overall small footprint of the patio.

@dacast10 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, where’s his grill going to be placed?

@EthanStites 2 жыл бұрын

@@dacast10 my thoughts exactly.

@AndrewLeeW1 2 жыл бұрын

I dont understand why they didnt just square it up with the patio and side of house. Its gonna be awkward having a grill and other things on that little paver patio. My guess is the labor was done for free but only for what This Old House dictated and not what the home owners actually would want.

@naomipatch2582 3 жыл бұрын

He makes it look so easy!

@funcake22 2 жыл бұрын

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you!

@fatihasadgui8865 4 жыл бұрын

I love it We just bought our first house and its old house and need a lot projects we don’t know where we start

@Nyc_wolfpack 11 ай бұрын

I was just about to start working on this and I'm glad I saw this video. This will help me alot

@jb_90265 Жыл бұрын

one step missing .. fabric to block weeds before the layer of gravel .... excellent video ! i may have used a sod cutter to ease the dig in ....

@josephavila151 21 күн бұрын

Correction fabric needs to be layered 2x or even 3x, life is stubborn.

@robertzanetti6351 17 күн бұрын

Polymer sand

@josephavila151 17 күн бұрын

@@robertzanetti6351 polymer sand? I hope its not made of pfas.

@BB-uz4tc 4 жыл бұрын

This old house reminds me of my Dad. You guys are amazing just like he was.. Stay handsome fellas.

@wesfields9322 3 жыл бұрын

You will be missed Dad

@grussem 3 жыл бұрын

My pop used to watch it on PBS all the time when I was growing up, he did everything around the house except electrical stuff.

@hvacguy542 4 жыл бұрын

The pregnant woman digging come on lol

@startupoutdoors9474 4 жыл бұрын

I was like why is she digging lol

@chrisfi3d 4 жыл бұрын

Equal opportunity employer

@Elt31987 4 жыл бұрын

Most doctors say that a healthy pregnant women should continue her exercise. Plus im sure she moved 2 shovels of dirt just for the camera lol

@Live-Life-Freely 4 жыл бұрын

She's not handicap, she's pregnant.

@cashthegreat4799 4 жыл бұрын

Real woman !! And sexy

@brg9085 4 жыл бұрын

I know some of you may think just scraping the sand with the screed like this is fine, but for the last 10 years, i have always used 1 inch screed pipe guides. Making sure its all level perfectly.

@_Moto215 4 жыл бұрын

Do you compact your sand. I didn’t think you had to.

@brg9085 4 жыл бұрын

@@_Moto215 in 10 years, ive never compacted sand. Lol. With using 1 inch steel pipes for guides and a metal screed bar or very straight 2×4 or whatever. Using the guides and screeds kinda acts as the compactor. I havrnt had any problems with settling of uneveness in 10 years. So I would think im doing something right

@_Moto215 4 жыл бұрын

B R G Thanks! I’m sure you are. My 600 sq ft base is ready for my bedding sand and I’ve been planning on doing it the way you described but then came across this video 😆.

@brg9085 4 жыл бұрын

@@_Moto215go watch him. He shows pretty much how I have been taught. It works. Its the real professional way in my opinion. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mqp-aZOXmp6bn4U.html

@MrChristopoop 3 жыл бұрын

@BRG, I was told by my in laws to my east (they have a landscape business) that they use the same process as the Dirt Monkey. This was back in 2017 when I was asking how to go about laying 2100 sq foot of pavers around front patio and pool. Instead of explaining they said to watch Stan, that is how they do it as well. I had to hire for some excavation (we also had retaining walls with 4 by 2 by 2 blocks) and they were happy to dig down to 17 inches total below final grade for me. I live in central NY state. Had two layers of compacting material for a total of 14 inches, then used an inch of concrete sand and screws rails for the bed. No issues so far. Stan’s crew is working in MN so they definitely have to lay it down properly to prevent frost heave.

@jack902902 4 жыл бұрын

Finally showed the project completed!

@abdulazizkamalie3752 2 жыл бұрын

I searched for paving techniques but this highly pregnant woman working so hard turned it into such a suspenseful episode! 😂😂

@flexiblestrategist9922 3 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. He looks like the villain in 7th Voyage of Sinbad.

@brandonmahony1220 Жыл бұрын

So you just going to make the pregnant lady work that hard 😂

@rainking61 2 жыл бұрын

I watched a lot of videos on this and this is the best one for me. Very simple concepts and clear execution. Thank you, This Old House!

@RossMalagarie 2 жыл бұрын

1" pipe on top of the limestone to confirm a 1" bed of sand under the paver, you can put 2 down at about 4' apart and go down sliding the pipe as you go and tapping down if needed, then go back up and do your next run, when putting the pavers in drop some sand in the grooves and smooth with trowel

@bobduncan6941 Жыл бұрын

Checking for square with a framing square. Pretty funny. This Old Amateur Hour....lol

@EduardoGonzalez-yk2wd 2 жыл бұрын

You made it look so easy.

@markcavandish1295 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful family

@verified7064 4 жыл бұрын

"This old house" be finessing home owners into Free "labor"....😂😂😂😂

@Fragrancemex 3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😄

@nultari1 3 жыл бұрын

That was the point of the show in the beginning

@jasonw4932 3 жыл бұрын

I love how the patio foundation went from shovels of uneven dirt to automatically leveling itself out by running a compactor over it......in reality this takes a while along with the sand leveling, you need to layout a weed fabric sheet, otherwise you’ll have a grass patio in one or two years.

@LarennPBel 2 жыл бұрын

I sure was wondering why they didn place that down about the weed fabric

@ryry7886 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about that. Not sure why they didnt use one but maybe since the tiles are butted up together and stakes were driven along each edge piece they wont have gaps in the future. The sand/grout may hold up and keep dirt out enough that weeds can't grow. I havent seen them do a bunch of half @ss stuff on this show so ill give them the benefit of the doubt but i too was wondering why they didn't put any fabric underneath.

@h2thechizoit445 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, also, where did the soil go they excavated? Somehow it magicaly disappeared. If they showed that in the video would have taken 16 minutes 😅...... Incredibly unrealistic!!

@ajdrew252 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody ever shows how to completely level the sub base... probably because it takes forever

@joaquinsuarez6090 Жыл бұрын

Where to put the weed fabric sheet? After sand before tiles or before adding the leveling sand?

@jrcarlberg3523 Ай бұрын

I believe the BASE (Crusher Run) should be slightly off level in order to shed water away from the house. Leveling the sand won't have much affect when the polymeric sand wears away and water seeps between the pavers and just sits in the sand until it evaporates. It's sort of like installing a shower pan with no pre-slope.

@serenababy6358 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for listing all details like cost, time and level of difficulty etc. Very helpful info!

@MAGAMAN 2 жыл бұрын

if you need that info explained to you, you are the wrong person to do this. Cost will depend on the product used, the size of the patio and whether or not you have a potato puppet in the white house intentionally destroying the economy.

@lyndsaydowney6593 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t find where that info is listed? That’s exactly what I was looking for. Where did you find that?

@LevRex420 11 ай бұрын

@@lyndsaydowney6593that’s the joke, they didn’t share that info

@Fkidd702 4 жыл бұрын

That actually looks good

@bosse641 4 жыл бұрын

Sure looks nice. Surprisingly nice actually.

@bilbobaggins7095 3 жыл бұрын

Pregnant woman digging and working love it!

@Evan-td4of 2 жыл бұрын

Lol I was thinking the same thing!

@dogsense3773 2 жыл бұрын

Good way to lose a baby!

@1973drummerboy 2 ай бұрын

I had many questions 😅

@rochyns8567 Ай бұрын

That's a huge no-no in the military! A pregnant Soldier aren't even allowed to pick up a broom lol!

@paulmaxwell8851 Ай бұрын

@@dogsense3773 Utter nonsense. Talk to any woman who found herself unexpectedly pregnant and tried to end the pregnancy via running, jumping, high impact sports etc. It doesn't work. My mother-in-law helped roof the house right up to the day before she gave birth to my first wife. Women are far tougher than you care to admit, and the days when women were 'confined' for the sake of the baby are long, long gone.

@marcopacheco860 Жыл бұрын

What a great project 👌🏼

@LuisGarcia-dt1np 4 жыл бұрын

Great work!

@rawbacon 4 жыл бұрын

Looks real nice.

@coltonperkins4070 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing installation!!

@sophielee5345 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you

@kayolee3463 4 жыл бұрын

Looks really nice

@michaelanderson6764 25 күн бұрын

Great video. Well explained and simple.

@heroknaderi 4 жыл бұрын

Wow nice 👍 so the sand bonds them together I guess 😎

@sarahtaylor6188 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for very helpful video

@markhall3323 3 жыл бұрын

Total professional

@davidraether730 2 жыл бұрын

In my area where frost goes down 3 feet I would have to dig down that far and pack gravel in about 6 levels. It works well for me so I know they stay flat

@MrMkapusta 4 жыл бұрын

Man that’s nice!

@pclp5909 3 жыл бұрын

this was pretty imformative

@maximinojaimes9860 2 жыл бұрын

Lol Awesome video, I just thought it was funny, “and which way is the bubble gonna go this time,” goes the opposite way

@osvaldoalomar7504 19 күн бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!

@markzanetti6228 2 жыл бұрын

here in Tampa Bay Area the paver co. says they use crush concrete (fine) on top of packed soil. They lay the pavers directly on that crushed concrete. and of course fill in with fine sand.

@lydialas8756 Жыл бұрын

@Hello Mark how are you doing

@jorgecaraballo1771 2 жыл бұрын

You have to love a pregnant mama digging for her pavers! 😄👍

@user-hg3dj7ek8s 2 ай бұрын

Great video. And nice work editing out the groans from back pain. 😂

@dakotaboysnomadicadventures 4 жыл бұрын

Is it best to put the plastic rails on after all bricks are situated or should you square up the rails and then the bricks in the template..?

@seandoxtator3700 3 жыл бұрын

That’s looks great 👍

@thefilthelement 4 жыл бұрын

I've been living in the south for the last couple years, god do I miss brown dirt :(

@awar-bb5ru 4 жыл бұрын

yeah all i got is red clay lol

@verygoodboy2688 3 жыл бұрын

@@awar-bb5ru if it makes you feel better I live up north and only have brown clay lol

@dhenschel4 3 жыл бұрын

Mark has some great suggestions, hard to find in a contractor who doesn't typically go in that direction.

@sandau44 3 жыл бұрын

Lady's a trooper.

@TanyaOwens 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a video using the brock paverbase system.

@MyChoiceSZ 3 жыл бұрын

How much did it cost to buy all materials in this video? I am planning to do my backyard the same thing

@bonsummers2657 3 жыл бұрын

That compacted sand layer and the screeded sand layer, - you should be explaining the difference of the reason for doing those two layers of sand differently. And, did you address the depth of the sand, both in total and separately, - compacted sand and screeded sand layers.

@don373 4 жыл бұрын

I always recommend the patio to go right off the house to prevent future foundation damage from water. And I use stoned dust instead of yellow sand but both work. And using 3/4 inch pipes would make it easier to level the sand.

@johnl.5046 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't stone dust absorb more water, shifting pavers in the process ?

@don373 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnl.5046 it’s just for the leveling sot it’s only about 1/2 in to 1 in thick and remover you have the QP under which is basically stone dust mixed with gravel. If you want to Go over and beyond you can always use concrete sand which is the most recommended or mix the stone dust with some Portland

@davekushman2363 6 ай бұрын

I always use 3/4 clear for my base, quarter chip or hpb for my bedding layer. Always grade the pad without screed rails, just me and a 6 foot level. That’s the way I learned and when you’re working in tricky yard where you don’t exactly have a flat consistent path you want water to go you are able to manipulate your grade easier to create swales and pathways for your water to end up where you want it. I’ve had more than a few jobs where another company installed a pool at the wrong height and I have to do the landscaping around it and get very creative with my grade to say the least

@mariadefatima6469 4 жыл бұрын

I will do it this summer

@OldAndGettingOlder 4 жыл бұрын

I saw this episode. I was floored when an 80-100 sq ft patio was suggested. That's a waste of time. The space was larger enough for at least a 15x15 or 250 sq ft.

@josephdiluzio1818 4 жыл бұрын

agree .. Why do all of that labor … for such a small area ?

@elduderino7916 4 жыл бұрын

Likely because they already have a deck and they said they still want to have green space for the kids to run. Looks like they don’t need a big patio. Generally it’s also good to minimize impermeable surfaces to avoid water damage to your home.

@robertcasey7312 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, looks like a postage stamp in the yard. I suspect the paver install size was a function of the time allotted for filming the episode

@fwanknmt 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see the sand compacted first instead of screeding 1" of sand, laying the pavers, and then compacting them after.

@markrogers2593 3 жыл бұрын

There is more than one way to skin a cat. I never use sand under pavers, I use what is called tailings (the fines from the manufacturer of gravel.) I put down a 3/4 inch level layer, install the pavers, then I tamp.

@codyralston2576 2 жыл бұрын

I tend to agree I feel like your interlock wouldn't be as strong

@10tenman10 4 жыл бұрын

Nice patio.

@rwnorris24 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations. Ms. Lady

@tonizargari9718 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice wow. And well explained

@h2thechizoit445 2 жыл бұрын

Until you try to do it yourself and realize it takes more than 8 minutes to complete and your headed for divorce because it will probably destroy your relationship. Just sayin

@bmanscire Жыл бұрын

That was great!!

@lucasmorris5111 4 жыл бұрын

I like to use the Wacker to set in the polymetric. Then and more and and wack again.

@mrs.c5265 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@darrellp7677 3 жыл бұрын

1:12 "we feed off of that" what a putz

@Abi-yt4te 3 жыл бұрын

Haha putz

@Fasthowtovideos Жыл бұрын

thanks for the video

@rrjsc 3 жыл бұрын

Must be nice doing this up north. Down in the south, I would have gone thru 3 or 4 shirts

@mikeinpenna 4 жыл бұрын

I add mortar mix to the sand, and then screed it off. I let it sit overnight and the sand is hard as concrete, but you can still work it.

@ozzman8 4 жыл бұрын

Before putting the pavers?

@Animusapertus Жыл бұрын

The squaring and setting the lines i just cant understand for some reason lol, id love to try to do my own patio. One thing about the polymer sand i learned when fixing my front pavers, dont leave any on the surface of the pavers when you spray/activate it!

@clemkonan 3 жыл бұрын

What if I needed more height say 20 inches to match the patio door opening can I go 2 or 3 pavers high or more?

@aircapitalpainting6204 2 жыл бұрын

Best videos on KZfaq

@blstn8357 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of good information but a few things not mentioned that would have been helpful. How many total inches of base do you put down for a patio? Do you compact it every couple of inches? How many inches of sand did you put down?

@nodrogskram1857 2 жыл бұрын

No less than six inches of stone and no more than an inch of sand. Compact very often

@seanthurman5482 4 жыл бұрын

When you screet you should put something inside the sand that you can run across with a board making the grade more even

@mrtools2 3 жыл бұрын

In a different video I watched they laid out two long metal electrical conduits (make sure they're not bowed!). These act as a straight-edge for the screed board. They leveled the conduits at the proper drainage pitch and slid their screed board across the conduits. That technique resulted in a perfect distribution of the sand. After completing one section, one of the conduits got moved to the next section and screeding continued.

@TheBoomtown4 3 жыл бұрын

Robert Baumann that’s how you do it, it’s a must. I just did one last night and it makes the sand perfectly even the whole way for which you can lay onto. Also use a tamper with a rubber pad sets it level and deep, some guys use plywood if it’s got a steel tamper base.

@elymisany 3 жыл бұрын

Screeding both directions with a level gives you the best results, the conduit tip is fine but it's a tip for your average joe DIYer to use

@gives_bad_advice 11 ай бұрын

Alternatives to the power compactor? I'm thinking I'll use a sledgehammer and a 1 foot square chunk of wood. Thoughts?

@wongfeihung1847 2 жыл бұрын

This is labour intensive work. I have been thinking about becoming a landscaper but I don't know if I will thrive.

@jordan59961 2 жыл бұрын

My friend, you will thrive like a bee in a hive

@frankie9457 3 жыл бұрын

"Alright kristie, go ahead and grab that broom" .....ok lol

@davidriley7659 4 жыл бұрын

looks good, although i would have made it bigger for the BBQ

@MASTERPIECE-li1eg 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@GDWhiting 4 жыл бұрын

how many laborers do they have off camera

@omnamo_venkateshaya 3 жыл бұрын

How to avoid vehicle's take turn on my pavers is there a good idea which make good pavers for my house and tougher for others may be elevated, thankyou

@oregonriver2290 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to these specific pavers? I really like them and would like to use this for my own patio project. Please help!

@AStanton1966 2 жыл бұрын

Go to a Masonry Supply Place; they should be able to point you in the right direction. You can show them this video on your phone.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a lot of work but awesome result!

@markod7662 2 жыл бұрын

3:10 i thought a bobcat was going to do the digging :)

@TheGreatEscape77 Жыл бұрын

I did a patio half this size probably even smaller. Took me 2 weeks 😂😂

@nancyhirsch7768 3 жыл бұрын

How do you make this pervious? No polymer sand?

@BobbiDeeWebley 2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to know how to get rid of all the dirt that was removed and replaced with the pavers?

@joshdoeseverything4575 3 жыл бұрын

if only he already had some kind of wooden structure that he could put his grill on...

@jerbsherb4391 3 жыл бұрын

These types of videos can be cringe as hell lol

@BadMoonRising92 2 жыл бұрын

lol first thing I thought. Good sized deck that he’s ignoring

@REZAGEMBUL 2 жыл бұрын

Goood job my friend,👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@SuperSnowflake97 Жыл бұрын

How deep does everything need to be? I live in North Central TX. 7” deep total? 3” for the stone pack? Then 1” of sand and the rest is pavers? Please elaborate! Thank you!