Plan Your Paver Project
Paver patios and walkways require three material layers: a compacted gravel base, a leveling sand bed, and the pavers themselves. The Paver Calculator estimates all three from your project dimensions and paver size. It also calculates edge restraint — the often-forgotten component that keeps pavers from shifting at the perimeter.
Unlike poured concrete, pavers can be lifted and reset if the base settles — but only if the base was done right in the first place. Plan for 6 inches of compacted crushed stone base and 1 inch of leveling sand per ICPI standards.