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Types of Concrete Pavers
Tools Needed to Set Concrete Pavers
Clearing Areas for Concrete Pavers
Preparing Plastic for Setting Pavers
Placing the First Course of Pavers
Placing the Second Course of Pavers
Trimming Excess Plastic when Setting Pavers
Clear the Ground for Stepping Stones
How to Place Stepping Stones
Concrete is the most widely used material in construction on the face of the planet. It is made up of ceme… More
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Concrete, used extensively in the construction of foundations, basements, slabs, bridges and other product… More
Laying concrete sidewalks, driveways and patios that are both durable and attractive requires careful prep… More
Learn about different types of pavers you can use for your landscape and how to save money when building t… More
Tools needed to set concrete pavers when landscaping such as stones, gloves and a shovel in this free cons… More
If you have a large area in your front yard where you want to eliminate some of the grass, then developing… More
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Summary: Learn about different types of pavers you can use for your landscape and how to save money when building them in this free construction video.
Mark Sullivan has been a professional automotive mechanic and high performance engine builder for 16 years. Mark was trained as an auto-union mechanic and has worked professionally as...read more
Most backyards have those well-worn paths where the grass doesn't grow; but how do you fix the problem? There are many solutions but one that works well is to set concrete paving stones and stepping stones that facilitate easier walking and are more aesthetically pleasing than a hardened dirt path. Additionally, pavers are excellent for creating lawn patios. If you would like to learn how to set concrete pavers, you can learn for free from one of our experts.
In this free video series, learn how to set concrete pavers from expert Mark Sullivan. Mark will tell you what tools you will need to set concrete pavers and what types of concrete pavers you can use for your home. He will demonstrate how to clear areas for pavers, how to prepare the plastic for setting pavers, how to place the first and second courses of pavers, and how to place stepping stones.
"Hi! I'm Mark Sullivan for Expert Village and today I am going to show you how to set concrete paver's. Today we are going to be setting concrete paver's around our barbecue pit. The type of concrete paver's we will be using are first the 1 x 1 concrete pre-cast block which is about an 1 1/2 inch thick. I purchased these at a brick yard where I buy them at seconds. These all have some defect in color but they are about half price. So that is just one way you can save money when building your concrete paver enclosure around your barbecue pit. So the other ones that we will be using are about 16 inches by 8 inches and they are just a different style, different style but they are the same thickness. "
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