How to Lay Patio Pavers the Right Way: Techniques for Laying Outdoor Stones & Slabs

In this video, Colin teaches you how to lay paving stones and patio slabs like a pro. He doesn’t detail digging out or bases; we show you how to lay a patio slab correctly, which is excellent for DIY patio layers.

00:00 Intro
00:16 Prepare Your Base
01:22 Common Mistakes
02:24 Laying Small Pavers
03:14 Laying Large Slabs

[phillhart]

I'd really like to see more of your tips on the large pavers. I did my first "serious" paver laying of large ones today. I'm struggling to get them to lay evenly on the bedding without rocking, even though I've used two pipes & have leveled off the paver sand. I really wish I'd gone with slightly smaller more manageable sized pavers TBH. I'm learning along the way as I go, but often have to remove a paver several times to re-bed & level off the sand. I'll take a look at some more of your vids - you have a great way of explaining things & are a natural teacher. Thanks for the tips in this vid.

[detroyt]

Paver sand required for large pavers? I'm doing a patio with 24" soon.

[harryreasinger]

For larger slabs 16" square is it a rule that you have to stagger the joint lines? Can I just set them in a straight line with straight and parallel joint lines? I don't want to buy an expensive saw and have to do a lot of cutting.

[WillFull_Truth]

Did y’all see that guy pop outta the fields wearing all red???