Installation

Begin by removing the broken concrete, asphalt or brick and excavating the remaining soil down 7''. (dig safe).
To insure sufficient drainage , excavate the subgrade soil to obtain a minimum incline of 2% (1/4"/ ft).
Base. 4000 lb / 100 sq. ft. Sand.1000 lb / 100 sq. ft.

Spread and compact the 0-3/4" processed stone in 4" layers. Lightly water the suitable base material (0-3/4 or class 2) to make tamping easier. To insure an adequate base foundation, compact the stone several times with vibrating plate. Final compacted base should approximately be 3" below the finished grade.

Edge lock paver restraint is very useful on curves and straight applications. Simply nail it down with 10-12"nails. Submerged concrete toe is also used to create a frame that prevents any lateral movement, while still allowing total flexibility of our pavers.

Screed 1" of washed concrete sand over the compacted base. Bear in mind that 1" will be reduced down to (3/4" or 5/8") in thickness once compacting is completed after the paving stones are installed.
Screed the concrete sand using two 1" diameter pipes and a straight plank.

Place pavers flat on sand bed. Do not tilt them. Proceed by walking on the paving stones. To obtain an even distribution of color and texture, it is recommended that you choose paving stones from more than one pallet at a time. Check the alignment of the pavers after every five rows installed. Install paving stones up to the last row. Use a concrete saw to cut the final row . Keep the saw away from the paving stones already installed, since the dust and dirt from sawing will permanently stain them.

Once you have finished laying them, stabilize the pavers using a vibrating plate compactor. Due to the fine finish of the pavers, it is highly recommended to use URETHANE PLATE ATTACHMENT (Mikasa UPA-88) made for paving stones. This operation will compact the stones into the bed while leveling the surface. For best results, run the plate over the pavers two or three times in both directions

Start with spreading washed or silicate sand over the paving stones. Let it dry if necessary, then work it into the joints by sweeping in all directions. Remove the excess sand and work the remainder in by passing the vibrating plate over it
Repeat step 6 and 7 if necessary.
We suggest setting aside a number of paving stones as replacements in case of staining in the future.

Insure that all excess sand is brushed off from the pavers. Flood coat the sealer on the pavement surface with low-pressure pump sprayer or sump pump.
Direct excess material between pavers using rubber squeegee to stabilize joint sand. Allow pavement to dry and cure for 24 hours before being subjected to vehicular traffic.
RECOMMENDED SEALERS:
EuroSeal