Installation Instructions

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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.
PAVER PATIO & SIDEWALK INSTALLATION
Tamp the patio with a at-plate vibrator after all
the pavers are installed. Tamp entire outside edge
rst, then circle in.
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Sweep Paver Locking Sand into the paver joints.
Once paver surfaces have been cleared, begin
dampening paver joints.
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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. 1/2" 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 ll the
paver joints. The joints should be lled 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 ne misting nozzle
to dampen the lled 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 trac,
and wait 48 hours for vehicle trac. Humid and wet
conditions or low temperature will delay hardening.
PAVERS