Quick & Dirty Paving Stone Driveway Build!

Quick video showing the transformation of a gravel driveway into a beautiful paving stone hardscape! This same building process can be used for patios, pathways and sidewalks. Questions about the process? Leave a comment below!
GENERAL STEPS -
1.) Layout your hardscape
2.) Prepare the area (excavate excess/unsuitable materials)
3.) Grade/level the area and compact the sub-base
4.) Add granular materials to the appropriate elevation and compact
5.) Adjust any valve boxes or cleanouts to finished grade
6.) Clean-up any concrete or asphalt edges that will be up against the new pavers
7.) Add fine leveling course (sand or screenings)
8.) Lay paying stones
9.) Fill gaps with polymeric sand
10.) Enjoy your new hardscape!
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[@michaelstuart5207]

Came out amazing 👏

[@DIYDudes]

Thanks!

[@DavidM-un3ik]

nicely done!

[@DIYDudes]

Thanks!

[@virtualalias]

Leveling, gravel, sand, power compactor, edge prep, screeting, plastic barriers, polymeric... not sure how this is quick or dirty. Nice work! Looks awesome.

[@DIYDudes]

The video footage was quick and dirty lol. The job definitely was not. Thanks for watching!

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

I am sure it meets the definition of dirty.

[@OverLordSky]

Did you screed the sand? Looks like you just kinda winged it; I am wondering about the importance of making the sand super level.

[@DIYDudes]

I did i spread it as level as I could the. Screeded in front of the bricks as I layer them.
The more effort you put in ahead the better the end product will be.
Good luck !

[@TheCLEM66000]

hello there, fantastic vid, i'm interested in doing the same but for park my cars, do you think park a heavy car on this will break the pavement ??

[@DIYDudes]

No just get the ones rated for driveways… they are just a bit thicker than the ones meant for walking paths, check with your supplier
Thanks for watching

[@Brownbred85]

Won’t it move around if you drive on it? No cement needed?

[@DIYDudes]

No as long as you have a solid granular base it won’t go any where. Thanks for watching!