Installation Instructions

When all your pavers are cut and in place, vibrate the

entire patio, starting at the outer edge and working inward in

a circular motion (Image 13). The vibrator will lock the pavers

into the sand and help even up the surface. Don’t

let the vibrator sit in one place too long, or pavers could settle

unevenly or crack. You can put plywood down and vibrate on

top of that to help distribute the weight of the machine.

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.

Tamp the patio with a flat-plate vibrator after

all the pavers are installed. Tamp 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. The use of a small plate vibrator

for compaction is recommended. 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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