DIY Sandstone Pavers

Clear the site for your sandstone patio or walkway. Use a shovel to remove 4 inches of soil and continue digging the high areas until the bottom is level.

Flatten the entire soil surface with a tamper tool to stabilize the ground and prevent the sandstones from sinking.

Pour 3 inches of cement powder over the soil. Rake it to smooth and spread it even.

Lay the sandstone pavers in the cement powder following your pattern. Leave no more than 1/8-inch gaps between stones and adjust each in the sand until it doesn't wobble. Hammer the stones gently to embed them in the cement and level them with adjacent pavers.

Make a cutline over end pieces that need to be cut to fit. Use a diamond-tipped blade and power saw or a cold chisel and hammer. If hand-cutting, score the cutline on both sides of the stone until the line is deep enough that you can snap the stone with applied force.

Sweep fine sand over the sandstone surface with a shop broom. Push the sand around the surface so it fills the gaps between stones, padding them as they settle.

Seal the pavers with stone sealant to protect them from erosion and prevent fading.