Guide on How to Install Driveway Pavers

If you know how to DIY (Do it Yourself), then the installation of driveway pavers is simple and not very challenging. All you need is the right planning, the know-how, and the preparation finally to get the push of starting. We are here to guide you if you find it challenging to find the professionals who know how to install natural stone pavers and driveway pavers. There are multiple benefits to driveway pavers, and they are much better than asphalt in many aspects.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install driveway pavers:

Step 1: Plan for laying of driveway pavers.

This step compromises of multiple layers. There are many specifications and attributes that one needs to keep in mind to finalize anything at this stage. For instance, one of the most apparent attributes is the pavers’ shape, color, and style. Additionally, one will need to know an estimated number of the pavers that one would need before-hand to figure out how to install the driveway pavers. Hence, to do this, one would require to take proper measurements of the driveway.

Step 2: Setting up a base for driveway pavers.

Once the planning is done and the right measurements are taken, it is high time to lay the foundation for the installation of driveway pavers. One could quickly start by digging a roughly deep base of 11 inches by using the gravel to fill it up. One needs to make sure that it is compact and push the gravel into a thick layer. One can even add water to make it thick. Checking for the slope is also necessary, and this can be done with various materials such as PVS, concrete, or lumber.

Step 3: Installing the interlocking driveway pavers.

Once the overall base is set, and the screening process is over, it is time to figure out how to install the interlocking driveway pavers. The best is to begin at the lower corner and then start layering the pavers on the ‘Foundation Layer.’ It is essential to keep a note of the closely locked pavers with each other. Wherever it is needed, one can cut the pavers to fit all the gaps.