How to Install Pool Pavers?

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STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION GUIDE TO POOL PAVERS...

You and the family have decided to purchase a swimming pool and the next step is installing the pool pavers. If you are an ambitious and skilled Do-It-Yourselfer and you would like to challenge yourself why not install the pavers yourself. Most manufactures nowadays give a step by step instruction kit on installations. You may not be that confident so you may seek a professional contractor to do the job right!

Here is a Simple Guideline on Installing Pool Pavers:

Tools Needed

Pavers Pavers base Sand Compactor Masonry saw Level Rake Gloves

The swimming pool should always be installed firstly by professionals because it acts as your guideline. This is because you will pave around the area around the pool. Once this has been done, you can then begin to make the soil smooth using a rake, ensuring that it is flat and level. Further excavation may need to be carried out to ensure that the depth of the area is at least 4 to 6 inches deep.

Step 2: Compaction You may need to hire a compactor from your nearest hardware store. Compaction should take place after excavation. This will make certain and prepare the soil. A compactor brings all the soil together making it very smooth and compact and ready for the paver base. A fabric sheet known as a separation fabric may be used for the base to be applied on top.

Step 3: Preparing the Paver Base

Depending on which type of pavers you have chosen to use as your pool pavers; it will depend on what type of base is most suitable. Some common types of paver base used are:

• Cement
• Crushed stone
• Crushed pavers
• Sand
• Mortar
• Rubber Hammer head

Start mixing the base. After the base is mixed it then needs to be applied onto the levelled out ground starting in small sections.A base of approximately 2 inches should be laid out.

Step 4: Laying the Pavers

You’ve selected a creative pattern. Seek your manufactures advice on purchasing a pattern grid. A pattern grid will help and guide you to installing the pavers in the right pattern.

It is always recommended to start laying pavers in a left to right order and starting in a far corner so you work your way backwards. Laying the pavers one by one in a continuous line. String may be set before you start to lay the pavers to guide you to paving in a straight line. Pave the area and use your pool as your guideline. As you install a paver use a soft hammer head to ensure it is compacting and level onto the base

Step 5: Cutting the Pavers

Use a marker to mark out the shape that your paver needs to be cut in. Using a masonry saw cut the pavers into shape. It may be recommended that the cutting blade is wet when cutting the pavers into size.

Step 6: Filling in the Joints Sand is the best material to fill in the gaps. Start by using a broom and sweep the sand over your paved pool area several times making sure the sand is completely in place.

Helpful Tips:

1. Seek your nearest professional’s advice as to what the right products will be for your project.
2. Pool pavers need to by slip resistant.
3. Hire a professional contractor if you can’t do it yourself.
4. Enjoy you pool and pool pavers!