COBBLESTONE
LARGE FORMAT PAVER
Give a cottage-style feel to
your landscape with
Cobblestone pavers. Combine
the quarter turn and square
patterns together to make
exciting patio designs.
Quarter Turn Cobblestone.
USES DIMENSIONS AVAILABLE COLORS
patios, walkways 16"W SUEDE QUARTER TURN
2"T
PATIO SIZE BLOCK COUNT 179-1239
8' × 8' — 37 16"D
10' × 10' — 57
10' × 12' — 68
12' × 12' — 82
WEIGHT — 41 lbs SUEDE SQUARE
SQ FT — 1.77 sq ft 179-1210
(block face dimensions)
Quarter Turn Cobblestone.
Square Cobblestone.
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PATTERNS & PLANNING
CIRCLE FAN OFFSET SEMI-CIRCLE
PATIO SIZE BLOCK COUNT
8' × 8' — 37
10' × 10' — 57
10' × 12' — 68
12' × 12' — 82
Sq. Ft. Per Pattern: 7.1 Sq. Ft. Per Pattern: 7.1 Sq. Ft. Per Pattern: 7.1
Blocks Per Pattern: 4 Blocks Per Pattern: 4 Blocks Per Pattern: 4
SEMI-CIRCLE SQUARE WAVE
Sq. Ft. Per Pattern: 7.1 Sq. Ft. Per Pattern: 7.1 Sq. Ft. Per Pattern: 7.1
Blocks Per Pattern: 4 Blocks Per Pattern: 4 Blocks Per Pattern: 4
It is recommended that you purchase enough material to complete your entire project. Color will vary slightly from lot to lot,
2 so materials purchased at a later date may not be a perfect color match. Color may vary slightly from photos shown.
PAVER INSTALLATION
DRAW IT OUT
Tools mentioned in this guide that you may need are a tape measure, string line, rubber mallet, line level,
flat plate compactor, 2×4×6 lumber, 1" pipe, ¾" plywood, broom, leaf blower, hose, and a masonry saw.
All of these items can be purchased or rented from your local
To begin, make a drawing of the existing area you want to put your patio; noting any existing trees,
planting beds or decks it needs to be tied in with (Image 1). Be sure to measure everything. Use a straight,
16' 2×4 with a 4' level on it and a tape measure to get a rough idea of how much the yard slopes (note
that on the drawing too). With the drawing and measurements, use the Design & Buy™ Landscaping
program on [Link] or [Link] to lay out a few different designs.
Pro Tip:
- Patios must have a slight slope (1" for every 4' to 8') for proper drainage. A flat or poorly sloped
patio could even direct water into your basement. Too much slope will make it feel like things are
rolling off your patio.
- Ask yourself how you'll be using your patio. Do you need space for a grill? Lounge Chairs?
A wading pool? Planters? Hopscotch? Sketch these on your tracing paper as well.
- In small areas, use simple pavers and patterns. In large areas, you can break up the expanse
with a variety of patterns or dividing bands.
- Adding curves in your patio is a great way to add visual interest and grace, but it will require more
work and cutting. You can easily make a simple rectangular patio design more appealing by adding
a contrasting inlay and border.
3 1. Scale Drawing
PLANNING AND LAYOUT
The first thing you should do is call Diggers
Hotline (811) to locate and mark your utility lines.
Once utility lines are marked, it's time to outline
where you want your patio to go. With a tape
measure and design plan in hand, lay down 2×4s
for straight lines and a garden hose or plastic
edging for curves to form your patio outline
(Image 2).
Next, spray-paint a line 8" past your intended patio
plan; this ensures your pavers have enough base
2. Outline Patio Perimeter to sit on. Then, strip away the sod (Image 3) so the
grass does not get in the way of the guide strings
you will soon be setting up.
PAVERS, MATERIALS AND TOOLS
When ordering pavers, estimate the square
footage of your patio, then add 10%. This will
account for damaged pavers and provides
extra ones for future repairs. Design & Buy™
Landscaping program, we automatically add
the 10% to your cart so you won't have to do any
additional math.
Additional materials you will want to purchase
are paver base, leveling sand, edging,
3. Remove Sod and landscaping spikes (Image 4). These
materials are essential to the look and longevity
of your paver project. We have calculators on
Leveling Sand [Link], [Link], and within the
Paver Base Design & Buy™ Landscaping program to get
the correct amount for your specific project. We
recommend using 4"- 8" of paver base for patios
and walkways and using 8"- 12" of paver base for
residential driveways. The more compacted the
base you have, the sturdier your foundation will
be. Check your local codes for additional details.
Soil
4. Base & Edging Detail
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ACCOUNTING FOR THE SLOPE
This part of the project is the key to a successful and long-lasting patio.
To account for the slope, place a stake down at your starting point, either the bottom of a patio door, set of
stairs, or any abutting surface to the patio area. Next, tie a string on to the starter stake and another stake
4' away to keep your line from sagging. Place a stake every 4' until you reach the end of your patio. Use
your line level to mark the stakes when your string is level. If you don't have a string line and level, the
same process can be done using a 2×4 and level.
Your entire patio should slope away from your house at a rate of 1" every 4' to 8'. This slope may be one
long decline or a slight dome shape so water runs off in several directions (Image 5). For example, if you
are building a 20'×20' patio, your total slope would be between 2½" ( for 1" every 8') and 5" (for 1"
every 4') down and away from your starting point. You would do this by marking the stake at the end of
your patio 5" down from level, then tying off the string on that line.
5. Account for the Slope
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EXCAVATING THE SITE AND BUILDING
THE BASE
At this point, you should have string lines
indicating the finished height and slope of your
entire patio (Image 6). Whether you are building
a patio or driveway will determine how deep
you need to excavate. You will need to account
for the paver base, 1" of leveling sand, and your
paver thickness. Again, we recommend 4"- 8" of
paver base for patios and walkways or 8"- 12" for
residential driveways. See local codes for details.
6. String Lines Once you have that total, excavate parallel to the
slope lines you just made. If the area is hilly, you
will need to go back and forth between excavating,
leveling, and setting strings to get things right.
When you finally get to the necessary depth
below your strings, the soil should be firm. Soil
conditions vary greatly across the country. If you
still find pockets of loose dirt or black soil, you
should remove it or it will eventually resettle,
creating a wavy patio.
Next, bring in your paver base. Spread the paver
base in 2"-3" thick increments (Image 7) and
7. Spread Paver Base compact the paver base with a flat-plate compactor
(Image 8) or hand tamper before adding the next
2"-3". Bring the area up to a height of 1" PLUS
the paver thickness below your guide strings. It
should be at least 4" deep in all places, however,
the more compacted base used will make a
more stable patio. Building a 10"- 12" subbase is
common, even 20" is not unusual.
Don't forget the base should extend 8" beyond
the actual edge of the patio to provide room for
the edging. As mentioned in the previous step,
depending on your soil, you may need to remove
8. Compact the Paver Pase black and loose dirt, then build up the area with
your base material.
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THE ESSENTIAL EDGING
Edging is an absolute must for maintaining the
integrity of your patio. Adding this edge restraint
gives you an edge to start laying pavers against
and prevents any lateral movement as you lay
pavers on your sand bed. Secure the edging into
the compacted subbase with spikes (Image 9).
Plastic edging and other edging options
are available at your local . We
recommend adding at least two sides of edging at
9. Install Edging this step and waiting to install the final sides once
you lay all your pavers. This ensures that you will
not have to adjust your previously installed edging
and so you won't need to do any last-minute
cutting of blocks. However, you can add all sides
of your edging right away if you have a smaller,
simple patio or if you dont have any flexibility in
your patio size. We suggest laying a test row of
pavers to make sure they fit properly.
SPREADING SAND
Leveling sand provides the final base for your
pavers. If this surface is uneven, the pavers on top
10. Spread Leveling Sand will be as well. Ideally, the sand should be 1" thick,
but if it's a little thicker or thinner in spots, that is
okay. You want a firm, flat surface for laying pavers.
Pro Tip: The pavers will bed themselves and lock in the
Screed only as much sand as you can cover sand once you compact the pavers in the next step.
with pavers in one day. Screeded sand Place two long lengths of 1" pipe on your
left longer than a day is guaranteed to be compacted base, add leveling sand, then run a
displaced by wind, rain, children playing, or 2×4 screed board along the top of the pipes.
outdoor cats thinking they've found the world's When the section is level, remove the pipes and
largest litter box. fill in the grooves they leave with sand (Image 10).
Spread and level the sand over the compacted
subbase, fill in low spots and rake excess sand as
you drag your screed board. Shuffle the screed
slightly from side to side as you work. You're not
compacting the sand, just creating a firm and solid
bed.
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PAVE AWAY
At this point, should be standing before a flat,
slightly sloped expanse of sand. If you are laying
a circular patio or a circle kit, you will want to start
laying your pavers in the center and work your
way out. For most other patios, lay your first row
of pavers along your house or edging established
in the previous steps. If you incorporated a border
into your patio design, lay those pavers first. Then
place the rest of your pavers in your selected
pattern.
11. Click-Drop Method
Pro Tip:
- Use the click-drop method (Image 11).
- Watch where you walk. Try your best not to twist or move the pavers when walking on them.
- Use a rubber mallet to tap pavers into place when they aren't sitting correctly.
- If you have a companion helping you work, have one person lay pavers while the other brings over
more pavers.
- Invest in knee pads or a kneeling pad to save your knees.
CUTTING PAVERS
Certain patios do not require any cut
blocks, but chances are you will need to
cut a block. If you already laid your border,
there may be a few open spaces where
pavers did not fit perfectly. Just measure the
opening and mark a cut line on the paver
(Image 12). Alternatively, if you did not lay
your border yet and your pavers "run wild"
near the edges of your patio, use your
border pavers as a guide to mark a cut line.
12. Mark Cut Lines
If your patio is curved, it may be helpful to
lay loose plastic edging on the pavers to
trace the desired radius.
Pro Tip:
8 - Visit [Link] to view our How-To Video about cutting pavers
Once you draw your cut lines, use a mason wet
saw for all paver cuts (Image 13). This will give you
a straight and clean cut while limiting the amount
of dust it produces. If you don't have one, rent one
from your local store. You can also use
a dry circular saw, but it can overheat and create
a lot of dust. If you do use a dry circular saw, we
recommend a 7" diamond blade. Always wear
proper hearing and eye protection while operating
any saw.
COMPACT PAVERS
13. Cut Pavers with a Wet Saw
When all your pavers are cut and in place,
compact the entire patio with a flat-plate
compactor, starting at the outer edge and working
inward in a circular motion (Image 14).
For pavers 1⅝" or less, including any wetcast
pavers, we do not recommend using a
flat-plate compactor; instead, use a rubber
mallet to gently tap pavers that are sitting
uneven. If a paver sinks deeper than its neighbors,
use a screwdriver to pry it up, then sprinkle a little
extra sand in the void, then replace the paver.
For pavers over 1⅝" thick, we recommend
14. Compact Entire Patio placing a piece of ¾" plywood down to help
distribute the machine's weight and protect the
pavers. The compactor will lock the pavers into the
sand and help even up the surface. Do not let the
compactor sit in one place too long or the pavers
could settle unevely or crack.
PAVER LOCKING SAND
Before pouring the High-Performance Paver
Locking Sand on your patio, mix the contents by
flipping or rolling the bag. This will ensure the
polymers and sand fully mix together. Then, use a
broom to sweep the sand into the paver joints. Fill
15. Sweep Paver Locking Sand into Joints the joints to at least the paver chamfer (shoulder).
Next, compact sand deep into the paver joints with
a flat-plate compactor. Again, use a piece of ¾"
9 plywood to protect your pavers.
With your broom or a leaf blower, carefully remove any remaining sand from the paver surface before
saturating. Then, use a garden hose with a fine misting nozzle to activate the polymers. You'll want to fully
saturate the joints enough to get all the sand between the pavers without letting the water pool on the
joints. Repeat the saturating process three more times every 15-20 minutes. Let dry for a minimum of 24
hours before allowing foot traffic and wait 48 hours for vehicle traffic. Also, try protecting the patio from
rain for 12 hours. Weather conditions such as rain, humidity, and cold temperatures will delay hardening.
Pro Tip:
- Visit [Link] to view our How-To Video about using paver locking sand
WALKWAYS
A walkway made from pavers is an attractive way to
link your driveway to your front door, existing deck
to new patio, or back door to garden area.
Pro Tip:
- Keep the pattern simple; a border running parallel to the path with a simple staggered pattern within
is often the most attractive.
- Put a slight tilt in the path for drainage. ½" across a 3' wide path is adequate.
- Take extra care to keep the edges an equal distance apart; it will make screeding, cutting and paver
laying easier.
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