Four inches of compressed base rock (3/4-). Then 1 inch of sand. Use a solid edging like lumber or Snap Edge. Set pavers. Then compress pavers into sand, fill gaps with fine sand, then seal with quality sealer like Sure Bond.
laying down pavestones
Feb 14, 2005
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I want to lay down some decorative brick/pavestone in my former flowerbed.
How is best way to get solid foundation before putting down this brick?
Usually that means digging out at least 4 inches + the thickness of the paver of soil fill in 3½ inches with compacted crushed gravel and about an ½ inch of sand base.
Couple inches of crushed rock/gravel, then an inch of sand... Compact and level well. Lay the stones and sweep sand over to fill in the gaps.
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