Anyone ever lay pavers down before?

[Jtrain80]

Lol, ok:

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my initial markings

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Digging the edges out with a shovel.

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said fuck the digging by hand, rented an excavator.

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doing more damage than good...

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finally got 10” dug out, set the border wall with treated 2x10s

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Got the ground floor mostly level and graded using a dingo

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Tamped down

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Added 6” of 89/10 gravel. Tampered down after every 2”

just picked up my next layer of base, will send pics when it’s down.

You have put some effort into this thing! Hope it lasts forever.

 

[Detective John Kimble]

So I got a couple questions.

1. I think I dug too deep across the entire hole (probably close to a foot) is that ok, or does it absolutely have to be around 9 inches?

2. how in the fuck are you supposed to level the ground across the entire space? I get how to do it from the edges and corners but how do you do it from the middle?

TIA

pavers? no. Laying pipe is my area of expertise.

 

[Astragalus]

Looking good, @Chris Farley!

 

[Chris Farley]

Ended up going with American Country paver base instead of actual sand. A buddy of mine who’s done this a few times said that will be fine. Anywho, got the sprinkler going on it for a little while, gonna pack it down and then head to pick up the pavers

 

[RJ2kWJ]

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Ended up going with American Country paver base instead of actual sand. A buddy of mine who’s done this a few times said that will be fine. Anywho, got the sprinkler going on it for a little while, gonna pack it down and then head to pick up the pavers

Fun thread OP. Love stuff like this.

 

[Chris Farley]

Went ahead and got a 1/4” sand anyways to help lock the pavers in. Just screeded it with 2 2x4s, one ripped down to 2 3/8”exactly for the pavers that are 2 3/8” high. Screeded the sand as good as one person could with 2x4s running across the edge of the patio and the furthest 2x10. Imagine when I set the pavers I will probably have to add a little sand here and there to level it off.

Anywho, they get in around 12-1 today so I’ll be setting them all afternoon. After that, I’ll add the polymeric sand and brush it in. Will send pics when done!

also question: as far as pattern goes, there’s 3 different sizes of paver that come with this pallet and a half. Any suggestions on what kind of pattern to lay them out? Never done this shit before. TIA

 

[Tell_Sackett]

I laid my patio with 2 sizes of paver... A square and 4x rectangles with a running rectangle bond around the edge. The main pattern was like a donut with the square as the "hole".

Whatever pattern you use, make sure you have enough of each type of paver for the area. I had to be careful and plan it out as I used reclaimed pavers and couldn't get anymore.

 

[Chris Farley]

I laid my patio with 2 sizes of paver... A square and 4x rectangles with a running rectangle bond around the edge. The main pattern was like a donut with the square as the "hole".

Whatever pattern you use, make sure you have enough of each type of paver for the area. I had to be careful and plan it out as I used reclaimed pavers and couldn't get anymore.

Does it even really need to be in a pattern? Or would it look ok if I just randomly interlocked the different sizes. There’s 3.

 

[Tell_Sackett]

Does it even really need to be in a pattern? Or would it look ok if I just randomly interlocked the different sizes. There’s 3.

I honestly couldn't give you an opinion without a visual. I'm kind of an "all things in good order" type of guy, so I probably am not one to ask if random is OK. Look online for examples. There will be a ton to peruse.

 

[sanction]

Your prep work looks great.

 

[Chris Farley]

Here we are with not even the first row of pavers, this shit is exhausting....mainly just having to stay bent over and making sure they’re level. Also chipping away at concrete from the original patio. Thought I got it all but cot dam, no I did not!

 

[Rebarcock.]

Here we are with not even the first row of pavers, this shit is exhausting....mainly just having to stay bent over and making sure they’re level. Also chipping away at concrete from the original patio. Thought I got it all but cot dam, no I did not!
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Need a quote on a job in Mt pleasant.

 

[Chris Farley]

Need a quote on a job in Mt pleasant.

10K

 

[Rebarcock.]

10K

The Amigos quoted 15k. Who says Americans wont work? Not Phil Rivers that is for sure

 

[Astragalus]

Here we are with not even the first row of pavers, this shit is exhausting....mainly just having to stay bent over and making sure they’re level. Also chipping away at concrete from the original patio. Thought I got it all but cot dam, no I did not!
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No worries, brother. You’ll get it done. Looks great so far. Just think about all of the fantastic evenings you’re gonna have sitting out on your new patio!

 

[Jtrain80]

Do you have a rubber mallet to beat on them? Get a one piece if not.

 

[Chris Farley]

brick by brick...Butch Jones would be proud

 

[Astragalus]

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brick by brick...Butch Jones would be proud

3rd one down on the inside row looks a little uneven. Just kidding. Looks fantastic! You got skills!

 

[Chris Farley]

3rd one down on the inside row looks a little uneven. Just kidding. Looks fantastic! You got skills!

Got dam, you gonna have me resetting each one individually! Lol

 

[Astragalus]

Got dam, you gonna have me resetting each one individually! Lol

No one ever said perfection was easy

 

[Chris Farley]

No one ever said perfection was easy

Bro, I have been making sure every little thing is perfect. If I find a flaw this deep into it, I’m gonna flip the fuck out!

 

[Nas]

Solid work. More power to you man. I did that shit for a couple of family members that had businesses and its brutal. 4 years ago my FIL wanted an above ground pool put in at the farm. Did all that work for him and decided I would just pay from there on out. Wife wants a retaining wall put in and I'm paying someone to do it.

You did put a slight grade on it for rain water drainage, right?

 

[Chris Farley]

Solid work. More power to you man. I did that shit for a couple of family members that had businesses and its brutal. 4 years ago my FIL wanted an above ground pool put in at the farm. Did all that work for him and decided I would just pay from there on out. Wife wants a retaining wall put in and I'm paying someone to do it.

You did put a slight grade on it for rain water drainage, right?

Yeah 3” at 10 feet

 

[N. Pappagiorgio]

Worst part is that you are going to have to cut every paver on that last row unless you are the luckiest guy on the planet. I would shorten the patio a few inches to match the last row of full pavers.

 

[Chris Farley]

Finally got all the bricks set. Adding the polymeric sand now. Once I’m done watering it, I’ll take a pic of the completed product

 

[Chris Farley]

Finished product. Pretty fucking pleased with myself. Never thought in a million years I could do this shit. What an excruciatingly backbreaking task, but doing it yourself definitely makes it that much better.

 

[Astragalus]

Finished product. Pretty fucking pleased with myself. Never thought in a million years I could do this shit. What an excruciatingly backbreaking task, but doing it yourself definitely makes it that much better. View attachment 24587

That looks fantastic, brother! You should be proud. Job well done!

 

[RJ2kWJ]

Finished product. Pretty fucking pleased with myself. Never thought in a million years I could do this shit. What an excruciatingly backbreaking task, but doing it yourself definitely makes it that much better. View attachment 24587

Awesome stuff man.