If your outdoor landscaping needs to include a patio, you will need to install something for the furniture. Paver blocks are a popular way to do this. Here you will learn the method of installing patio paver blocks. You will need; twine, shovel, tamper, rake, black plastic sheeting, gravel, measuring tape, stakes, broom, level, sand, edging and paver bricks.




1) First, make a sketch of the way you want the layout of your patio pavers to look. If you want table and chairs and a place for a barbque, now is the time to make the plans. Include everything like your hammock, your speakers, and anything else you can think of. Square shapes are easier to create than abstract shapes.



2) Look at all the shapes for paver blocks and pick out the shape you like. You have a huge selection to choose from so do not think you can not find the perfect shape and color for your installation. Try to estimate how many you will need while you are looking at the selection. A worker at the store you are in should be able to help you with this.



3) Use stakes to mark out the area for the patio pavers. Make sure the corners are square. Leave enough room for the pavers and for the edging. Dig the area in preparation for the pavers. Before digging contact whoever you need to contact to make sure it is safe to dig in your chosen area. When digging out the area for the pavers you may want to install a level of gravel under them. This helps during a rainstorm to drain the water. It also helps in cold weather to prevent breakage of the pavers. Usually a hole of seven to nine inches is sufficient. Incline the patio away from the house if it close the house for more drainage control.




4) Use a level on the area you unearthed. If you need to lower some spots, then tamp it down with a shovel or other tool. If some spots need raising, add some earth to that spot. Put visqueen ( black plastic ) over the soil when you are done adjusting it. This is to help prevent weeds.



5) Install the gravel and level it out.



6) Cover the gravel with one inch of sand, rake it level and pack it down.



7) Put down the edging. The edging will stabilize the pavers and keep them in place. It also fights weeds.




8) Finally, lay down the pavers. Start in the corner and work your way to the other side. Take assessments of your work at many intervals to be sure you are not going to break the pattern. Check with a level to make sure you are installing them flatly.




9) After all the pavers are down, use a small bit of sand to fill in some cracks between the patio pavers. They are going to do some compacting, and this step alleviates some of the problems of this. Repeat this addition of sand later on during the following week as the light sinking continues. You are done.