Not compacting the base
Before laying bedding sand or pavers, your gravel base needs to be flat and firm, without any bellies or rises of more than 1/8″. You accomplish this kind of precision by properly compacting your base and your pavers. If you fail to compact, you'll experience sunken or raised pavers.
Does paver sand compact?
After all the pavers are laid, use a mechanical plate compactor to help set the pavers into the sand bedding. This step involves sweeping sand over the surface which fills up the joints locks the pavers into place. ... The reason for this is that fine sand will compact much better and fill up joints quicker.
How do you pack sand for pavers?
Properly installed, a path or patio constructed from pavers can last 20 to 30 years.
- Spread a thin layer of sand evenly over the tops of the pavers.
- Sweep the sand into all the spaces between your pavers, starting on one side and working your way toward the other. ...
- Sweep any excess sand off of the surface of your pavers.
