Key takeaways
- A deep, compacted base keeps pavers level
- Edge restraint stops the field from spreading
- Slope carries water away from the house
- The Patio Planner estimates the materials for your size
A paver patio is only as good as what is under it.
Dig deep enough
The soil is removed and replaced with compacted layers of gravel, which carry loads and drain water.
A thin bed of sand
A screeded bed of sand lets pavers be set level and tight.
Edges that hold
An edge restraint around the patio keeps the pavers from creeping outward over time.
Joints and slope
Joint sand locks the pavers together, and a gentle slope sends water away from the house.
Plan your materials
The Patio Planner on this site estimates pavers, gravel and sand for your patio.
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Questions about your own masonry? Call or text 800-224-9245, or use the estimate form below.