How to Make a Paver Entryway

Measure the area needed for the entrance. This will assist in determining the size and number of pavers needed. Select the pavers to match your property according to the color of your home and the natural elements surrounding it. Always purchase extra rock to use for future replacement purposes in case of breakage or discoloration.

Till the soil within the area either with a small tilling machine or a shovel and hoe. If it is a large area, small tilling machines can be acquired by the hour or day from local rental companies. Smaller areas can be easily done by hand. After the soil is completely turned, section the area off with string and stakes so your work will not extend beyond the perimeters decided upon.

Remove excess soil from the area chosen to form an indentation double the average thickness of the of the pavers. Coat the bottom of this area with approximately 1 inch of crushed gravel. Place pavers in the gravel and arrange them so they fit together in a random yet distinct pattern. You want the pavers to be between 1/2-inch to 1/inch apart. When all pavers are laid out, level with a rubber mallet and add sand in the spaces in between until they are even with the pavers. Sweep away excess sand and dampen the sand-filled spaces with a light spray of water.

Allow the pavers to settle for 24 to 48 hours. It may be necessary to add additional sand or adjust the pavers themselves if any parts of the rocks protrude at an unsafe angle. Test the safety of the entry by walking back and forth across the area several times. Add more sand between the pavers if necessary.