Step 1
Excavate your area to allow for a compacted road-base sub base of 75mm, then 15 to 20mm of course paving sand and the thickness of the paver.

Step 2
Ensure your sub base is flat and firm, if your area needs to be built up then do this using compact road-base in 75mm layers.

Step 3
Fill the area with bedding sand and screen to a flat, even surface.

Step 4
Begin laying pavers from one corner. Don’t walk on the sand, walk on the pavers already laid.

Step 5
After completion of laying the next step is to compact the pavers. A flat heavy rubber mallet can be used if needed, vibrating plate is not needed.

Step 6
After laying, spread either a fine sand, or a specialised pavement joining sand over the pavers.
Sweep into the gaps and remove excess. Do not use a sand and cement mix for joining as staining will occur which is difficult to remove.

Step 7
Wash the excess sand off the pavers with water.
This will help set the pavers.

Step 8
Drainage is most important for a successful pavement. Minimum fall over the area should be 2%.