Need instructions for a novice on how to lay pavers for a small patio

by Nancy Romer

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Lora on May 16, 2017

I would look on you-tube but when we did it we excavated out the area, filled in with sand, leveled and laid the pavers, making sure they were all level as we went. At the end you put more sand on top and brush it into the cracks.

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FL on May 16, 2017

Hi Nancy! I found a really helpful step by step guide for how to make a patio out of pavers. Easy to read, great photos. I hope it can help! Good luck!
http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/patios-and-decks/build-a-patio-with-pavers

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