Installation Instructions

When all your pavers are cut and in place, use a rubber

mallet to tap the entire patio, starting at the outer edge

and working inward in a circular motion (Image 13). The

tapping will lock the pavers into the sand and help even up

the surface. You can put plywood down and tap on top of

that to help distribute the weight.

If a paver sinks deeper than its neighbors, use a

screwdriver to pry it up, sprinkle a little extra sand in the

void, then replace the paver.

Tap the patio with a rubber mallet after all

the pavers are installed. Tap entire outside

edge first, then circle in.

Sweep Paver Locking Sand into the paver

joints. Once paver surfaces have been

cleared, begin dampening paver joints.

Pathways

A pathway can be part of a larger project or a project in itself. A walkway made from

pavers is an attractive way to link your driveway to your front door, existing deck to

new patio, or back door to garden area.

Here are a few tips:

• Keep the pattern simple; a border running parallel to the path with a simple staggered

pattern within is often the most attractive.

• Put a slight tilt in the path for drainage. ½" across a 3' wide path is adequate.

• Take extra care to keep the edges an equal distance apart; it will make screeding,

cutting and paver laying easier.

Paver Locking Sand

Using a broom sweep Paver Locking Sand to fill the

paver joints. The joints should be filled to the paver

chamfer (shoulder). Compact sand into joint spaces

as thoroughly as possible. Carefully remove any

remaining sand from paver surface prior to dampening.

The best appearance is achieved by eliminating all

sand from the surfaces of the pavers. It may help to

use a leaf blower to remove all sand and dust from

the top of the paver and dust that might have settled

before watering.

Then use a garden hose with a fine misting nozzle

to dampen the filled joints. Do not over water the

joints and avoid letting water pool on the joints; a

light misting will achieve the best results. Repeat

dampening process three more times every 15-20

minutes. Allow the locking sand to dry undisturbed

for a minimum of 24 hours before allowing foot traffic,

and wait 48 hours for vehicle traffic. Humid and wet

conditions or low temperature will delay hardening.

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