Sandstone Pavers Installation Introduction



One of the great benefits of using Sandstone Pavers is that it's easy to install. Sandstone Pavers can also be installed anywhere indoors or outdoors. They can be applied to walkways, balconies, feature pieces, as pool surroundings, and edges to gardens. Sandstone Pavers come in a wide range of colors. They can also be cut to any size and shape desired. Another benefit of using Sandstone Pavers is that they can be installed in many types of patterns.



Sandstone Pavers are a soft and quite versatile paver, and very popular among builders for being easy to work with.



There are 2 simple ways of installing sandstone pavers the being; do-it-yourself or you may choose to hire a professional.



Tools and Materials Required

The most important materials needed are the Sandstone Pavers. A couple of other tools and materials required are:



Paver base (cement)

A level

Sand

Cement

Masonry saw

Wheelbarrow

Soft head hammer

Chisel

Stone sealer



The Installation Process

Here is a quick guideline for installing Sandstone Pavers:



The area is first cleared and a trench is dug out, or the site is excavated flat and then leveled off.

A paver base is then added to the ground, about a couple of inches thick.

The Sandstone Pavers are then cut to shapes and size. A chisel can also be used to create a ruff around the edges look.

The pavers are then laid, interlocking with each other to create type of pattern chosen.

Hammering the pavers once they are laid, (onto the paver base) helps keep them in place also.

Once all pavers are laid out, sand is then poured over the top of the paved area and swept over several times. This is done to ensure no gaps are seen between the pavers.

A sealant can then be applied.

Paved area should then be left for 24hours.



Maintenance



One of the great factors of using Sandstone Pavers is that not much maintenance is required as long as the paved area is swept free of dirt, hosed down frequently, and weeds pulled out between the gaps, it keeps well. Therefore not much maintenance is required when using Sandstone Pavers.