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STEP 1.

For light pedes trian use on well consolidated ground, excavate the depth of the pavers plus 50mm for the sand layer. For heavy garden equipment, vehicle traffic, hard standing or poor ground – a sub base of 150 – 200mm depth is required. The sub base should be well compacted and consist of small granular stone and fine material (not larger than 25mm). Provide a fall of 10 – 15mm over every 1 metre to allow for water runoff. The falls should be away from the house or walls unless linear surface drainage channels are used. Building regulations require paving to be a minimum height below the floor level. Check your local building regulations for this information.

STEP 2.

Any area of pavers must be surrounded by a firm edge restraint to stop the blocks and sand from moving sideways. New and existing walls, kerbs or the pavers themselves laid on a suitable concrete bed can all be used to serve this purpose. Any concrete used to fix edge restraints must be allowed time to cure and gain strength before any vibration is commenced.

STEP 3.

After sub base excavation and fill (if required) screed out paving sand on top of the suitable sub base within the restrained area to an approximate depth of 65mm. Then compact with a plate compactor (obtained from
you local hire shop). Add the remainder of the sand, then screed off to give a firmly compacted thickness of 50mm. One tonne of sand covers approximately 8m2.

STEP 4.

Individual pavers are then simply placed onto the sand bed and according to the pattern, laying progresses from a corner or long edge and should proceed along one laying face until work is finalised. Blocks from several packs should be well mixed to enhance colour blending.

STEP 5.

Cutting of blocks may be required to fill gaps between edge restraints. This may be done using a hammer and bolster chisel. If alot of cutting is necessary, a mechanical block splitter or power cutter can be hired.

WHAT YOU NEED: CHECKLIST

PAVERS: Use the calculator on page 18 step 2.
Granular fill for the sub base = GAP 7 for walkway areas
Paving sand
PREMIER-SWEEP-IN-GROUT
Shovel, spade and r ake
Tape measure
Level
Stakes and stringline
Gloves and earmuffs
Compactor
Wheel barrow
Straight edge/screed
Bolster or paving saw to cut pavers

STEP 6.

With a stiff broom, thoroughly brush PREMIER-SWEEP-IN-GROUT over the pavers to fill the joints before compacting. For smaller areas use a rubber mall et to compact. For larger areas use a plate compactor. Carpet may be required when compacting these pavers to help prevent them from cracking. Keep sweeping PREMIER-SWEEP-IN-GROUT in until all joints are topped up.

STEP 7.

To maintain a just laid look, you can seal your pavers using either PREMIER-SEAL product of y our choice. See page 23 f or more information. Talk to your local Premier Pavers distributor about PREMIER-SEAL for your pavers. Unsealed paving will weather naturally making colours appear less intense.

STEP 8.
Step back – relax and enjoy the finished result.

How to lay your driveway pavers