How to Add Pavers at the End of a Driveway
Paver stones enhance the look of any yard, and homeowners typically use pavers to create walkways and patios. For driveways that need aesthetic improvement, removing a section of concrete to replace with pavers is an economical and simple project for any homeowner to attempt. If your driveway contains crumbling concrete close to the street or curb, removing that segment to install pavers saves time and money, as you will not need to replace sections of concrete. Choose from various shapes, colors and materials to enhance the landscape and exterior of the home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Jackhammer
- Metal rake
- Crushed gravel
- Compactor
- Tamper
- Sand
- Lumber
- Pavers
- Stone cutter
- Push broom
- Hose
- Rubber mallet
Instructions
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Rent a jackhammer from a utility rental and then remove the end section of the driveway in the dimensions of your choice. Remove a small section for a subtle look, or go with a thicker width to accentuate the landscape and driveway.
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Clear away chunks of concrete, after demolition, to expose the dirt underneath the driveway and level, if needed, with a metal rake. The exposed section needs to be deep enough to accommodate a sand and gravel layer (each approximately 1 to 2 inches thick) and stone thickness so the paved section remains level with the driveway.
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Spread a layer of crushed gravel onto the soil. Apply 1 to 2 inches of gravel over the soil and tamp down with a rented compactor or tamper.
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Spread a 1-inch layer of sand over the gravel to cover, then smooth out and level with a 2-by-4 scrap of lumber. The sand layer should be thin over the gravel to offer support to the pavers, while a thicker layer causes the stones to sink down into the sand.
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Place the paver stones onto the sand bed in your desired pattern. Trim stones with a stone cutter, if needed, and place all stones as close together as possible to reduce the occurrence of stone movement after installation.
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Spread a layer of sand over the pavers until lightly covered and then sweep the stones on a diagonal with a push broom to move the sand down between the stones.
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Spray the paved section down with a hose to remove excess sand and harden the sand between the pavers. Tap any raised pavers down with a rubber mallet, if necessary, to ensure the paved section is completely level.
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Tips & Warnings
Use extreme caution when using any power tools such as a jackhammer.
References
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