To prevent weeds from growing between your pavers, harness the power of polymeric sand, a blend of fine sand, polymers, and binding agents that harden when exposed to water. When you apply it to the ...
Sure, pavers are durable, withstanding the elements and heavy foot traffic without cracking or breaking. But without a solid foundation, they won't stand the test of time. Let's start with the sandy ...
Start by using a stiff broom to sweep the moss off the joints and pavers, using a smaller scrub brush in tight corners. Sweep ...
Fine, granular sand is durable and adaptable, which can turn paver installation into a breeze. But chunky gravel is, in many ways, easier to use, which tempts many newbies. It's essential to ...
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How to Install Pavers Over a Concrete Patio
Renew an old concrete patio with decorative brick or concrete pavers. No need to tear out an ugly slab—just hide it! The post ...
since it spreads the sand from the paver joints around, gets it trapped in the sealant, and ruins the whole aesthetic. Instead of opting for this traditional sealing approach, you should instead ...
The pavers will create micro-joints nearly invisible to the eye but still large enough to allow for some locking sand to be swept in them. If turf needs to be removed, use the turfing shovel to ...
Compact the walk with a power tamper to embed the bricks and spread the sand between the joints. For added contrast, use pavers in two colours to create an interesting pattern when laying down a ...
My new flat patio soon was not so flat. The sand beneath the pavers was being transported away grain-by-grain by union members of chipmunk miners local 104. They found the sand easier to dig ...