All paver types are long-lasting, durable, and low-maintenance.
Unlike poured concrete slabs, laying an entire patio using pavers can be a DIY job.
Then, use the tamping tool to tamp down the soil.
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Lay Base Material
Transfer the base material to the patio area.
Spread the material with the shovel and rake.
Screed the base material smooth with the two-by-four.
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Finish by tamping it firmly down.
Add Edging
Add the edge restraint of your choice to the base material.
Some types of edging may need to be staked into the ground.
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Sweep away any excess sand.
How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost?
You may need to rent equipment, which costs about $350.
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Plus, you could expect to pay about $5 per square foot for materials.
In most cases, you cannot lay pavers directly on dirt.
First, put a stabilizing base of 3/4-inch minus construction gravel or crushed rock.
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Put coarse sand on top of the base.
After you have laid the pavers, sweep either fine sand orpolymeric sandbetween the pavers.
Pavers installed on aconcrete surfacewill not be as malleable and may crack over time.
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