How to Cut Paving Stones

When building a stone patio, there will come a time when it will be necessary to make cuts in your paving stones. Cuts are made in paving stones to fit specific corners, angles or curves and are necessary to achieve a professional finish on your patio. While cutting paving stones may seem like a difficult feat, it is actually much easier than one might assume.

Things You'll Need

• Paving stones
• Masonry saw
• Masonry sand

Instructions

Cutting Paving Stones

1. Choose the stone you wish to cut and begin by making a mark on the spot you wish to cut.

2. Using a diamond tip-blade masonry saw, cut the stone along the marked line without putting too much pressure on the saw. Pushing down too hard while cutting can result in a curved cut, which will make it much more difficult to fit in with the other stones.

3. Place the newly cut stone into its intended place and fill in any remaining gaps between stones with masonry sand. Gaps should be no larger than 3/8 of an inch between stones to ensure they remain compacted together once building has been completed.

4. Continue cutting stones as needed until you have finished the patio.

References

• Cutting Paving Stones