PAVERS | Walkway Upgrade

[@DaruDhillon]

Pavers are easy to install and help soften + break up the look of cold hardscaping. Pavers offer a casual, warm and elegant look that's welcoming and inviting. Thank you for watching, I appreciate your support! Have a question or comment, we love to hear from you. 👋

[@DaruDhillon]

Here's the Video on the Paver Walkway Edging: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2GppXWgjdGYp6M (thanks for asking about it!)

[@wyndiefeatherstone948]

You did a fantastic job showing and explaining each step and giving the reasons why you are doing it! I think your video is far easier to follow than others I have seen! Thank you and please do more of them!!

[@DaruDhillon]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback on what you’d like to see. I’m always listening. Noted!

[@KC-CollieSheps2]

Nice job! Good choice of materials using sand! I put in a brick paver patio with paver base & sand. 15 x 20 feet. It hasn’t shifted in 20 yrs. The old castles in Europe are often on sand base - They are still standing after hundreds of years.

[@DaruDhillon]

Great point about European paving and the use of sand. I was thinking the same thing. It’s impressive how some techniques remain unchanged over hundreds of years. Thanks for that reminder!

[@ashbucharon8263]

In Florida we get a lot of heavy rains, mulch floats away. Something to consider. Thanks for the video.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for sharing your perspective!

[@stevewoodard2244]

I love watching those that know what they are doing and can explain it in such a way that it's very easy to follow along. Just found your channel and subscribed. Being a retired tradesman I am always on the lookout for great content. You can never stop learning new and different ways. Very well done video.🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Steve. I appreciate your compliment and love your attitude about learning something new. There’s always room for us to grow.

[@12thDecember]

Thank you for a clear and concise tutorial. As a woman DIY'er, it's super helpful to see another woman doing construction projects, because I know the demonstrated steps will generally be within my own physical limits. I'll be checking out your other videos for next year's upcoming tasks. Subscribed.

[@DaruDhillon]

Glad to have you here. It’s important to keep weight in mind, I do that often and love wheelbarrows and dollys to help me out. Aim high you can do anything!

[@beverleysmith133]

I have just been thinking about doing a paver walkway from my back porch steps to my shed. And this I could do myself!!!!!! Love it.

[@DaruDhillon]

@@beverleysmith133 you absolutely can! Any size or style of paver you like, you can create something beautiful.

[@yarelisgonzalez7801]

Great job 👏, I prefer peebles or stones instead mulch because I live in Florida and more durable, and yes I would use landscaping fabric, beautiful work ❤

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks! I appreciate the advice local to where you live. Rocks by the bag here are $40 for a small bag. Love the look of rocks and it fits the region which is always a nice touch!

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

Really cool watching a lady do this!

[@DaruDhillon]

Glad you think so. It’s a great project anyone can do!

[@handytbutler7380]

great explanation on why you use sand under the pavers, most people don't believe you need it but you absolutely do especially in the northern states. Very simple and inexpensive way to make your walkways look beautiful. Thanks again for the awesome video.

[@DaruDhillon]

Glad it was helpful! We northerners have to keep an eye on that sort of thing. I tried to skip sand early on and they sank and needed a top up. Live and learn. All the best to you!

[@AliDivsalar-nf8nv]

You’re great at your job 👌

[@DaruDhillon]

@@AliDivsalar-nf8nv Thank-you!

[@artguti1551]

You can also use the 1 inch white plastic PVC pipe sold at Home D, Ace or Lowes for screeding your "concrete" sand.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for the tip!

[@nexttvc]

from where did you order the paver? what is the size and name or brand how we can order that?

[@DaruDhillon]

It’s from a local stone yard. More details are in the description box. You should be able to find something similar locally too.

[@nexttvc]

@@DaruDhillon Thank you 👍

[@tinathrower284]

Those tampers do work very well, I own one and use it a lot, recently did some of the prep work for my swimming pool with it.

[@DaruDhillon]

Good to know Tina, thanks for sharing your experience with them. There the real deal.

[@insensituity1]

The advice in these videos is both high quality and easily digestible. It's disappointing to look down in the comments and see people try and reexplain to you little details that you already addressed, even in a short and to the point video. Question- do you have any thoughts on those black foam 'paver base' systems? I tried that with a small paver walkway where I couldn't lay as much stone base as I needed to, and I still screeded a layer of sand underneath before laying it down. Any pitfalls you know of with that method?

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks, I appreciate your support. I haven’t heard of the foam base. The local stone yards here sell aggregate as the base material for pavers and retaining walls.

[@cletusrobinson]

This is spot on! I have a wide area that gets no sun here in Louisiana. I think I could use your technique to get it taken care of.

[@DaruDhillon]

Good to know and hello to you in Louisiana!

[@Mrs.NRalphs]

Looks really good but are those pavers slippery when wet? They look like they would be.

[@DaruDhillon]

I thought the same thing because they look slick to me. They aren’t.

[@jerrycho9869]

seems like a long time since your last tutorial. wish i saw these when i actually had a house (condo type now). still, it's great to watch. maybe i'll go back to ground level one day :)

[@DaruDhillon]

@@jerrycho9869 it’s been a bit. Good to hear from you Jerry. More tutorials coming this week and next. Condo life has its perks. It’s a nice lifestyle:)

[@teachoc9482]

Great job, but I don't really understand why you need the broom handles, when yo already have the wood rails. Did the brooms make it even higher? Anyway, it was nice to hear the explanation of why each layer is important. You also made it look fun, but I know it's really not. HAHA. Do you have a cheap, diy, alternative to the tamper? Thanks!!

[@DaruDhillon]

Broom handles are free and give you the height you need for the sand. You can also DIY your own tamper with anything heavy, flat and has a handle. Done that years ago. Thanks! Good to hear from you!

[@mcanultymichelle]

Great video straight to the point

[@dong_chim]

Awesome work, but where do you find 2x4s that aren't bowed, warped and soaking wet?!

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks. No kidding, it's not easy these days.

[@artguti1551]

Kiln dried lumber is typically straighter than "green lumber". And when you are picking out your lumber at your local DIY store. Eyeball the edge of each piece of lumber for straightness as you pick which ones to buy.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

Thats' what I would call classic paver installation.

[@DaruDhillon]

@@user-hm5zb1qn6g Yes. Classic is a good choice here, thanks!

[@espnmk]

i like the look of it, nice job

[@DaruDhillon]

@@espnmkThank-you!

[@cachevalleyshedsinhydepark7102]

Looks really nice! Good job!

[@DaruDhillon]

I'm glad you like it!

[@TishaRicks]

Hi nice work! What type of pavers are they as in what size thickness? They look almost like a thin slate paver or something.

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi, thanks! These are 36 x 24 sandstone pavers. You can also get 30 x 24 concrete for a similar look.

[@mikieboyblue]

Unless I missed it, what did you do with the 2x4 framing lumber you screwed across? Is it buried there?

[@DaruDhillon]

@@mikieboyblue Nothing was screwed down only resting on the soil. I explain what I did in the video after I removed them. Thanks for the question!

[@mikieboyblue]

@@DaruDhillon I'll rewatch as I probably missed it. Sorry first he typo. Screwed was supposed to be screed (thanks autocorrect).

[@eileenhelmick4126]

Glued down rock/pebbles much more attractive in between pavers. No mess or bugs !

[@Ruf.70]

Nice!

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks!

[@jonathant8309]

Great and informative video.

[@DaruDhillon]

Glad you liked it!

[@WondowsenMekuria]

Great job

[@DaruDhillon]

Thank-you!

[@kueichenglee7583]

4:13 Awesome

[@DaruDhillon]

@@kueichenglee7583 Thanks!

[@davepov]

Decomposed Granite is also an excellent fill material. It does need to be tamped lightly once in then sprayed with a fine mist of water.

[@DaruDhillon]

@@davepov I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing your tip Dave. All the best!

[@artguti1551]

Landscaping fabric does not stop weeds. It's mainly used to keep your base and soil separated. You'll still get weeds in-between your joints from time to time. Just use weed killer in those areas.

[@achillesheel1231]

Agree landscape fabric does not stop weeds. Disagree with using weed killer. Stop using that poison. It goes into our water supply. No wonder people are so unhealthy. Don’t be lazy. Pull weeds the old fashioned way - hire a neighbor kid to do it for you if you want.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for sharing your perspective.

[@sandymcclure7786]

For sure! I think it HELPS the weeds grow more 🤣🤣🤣

[@orionishi6737]

Seriously! People need to stop pushing this landscaping fabric myth. It just causes more problems later when you have to remove it and you still get weeds.

[@pbrooks4040]

so a 1.5” base is okay? because that is the smaller dimension of a 2x4.

[@ponderrosie4975]

Does concrete sand not attract ants like regular sand? I recall when we did a massive DIY walkway 6x by 325' for a prior home (had wraparound porches on ALL sides!). We rented a tamper and a wet saw. Did exactly what you did here and used some sort of sand in bags that the building supply store recommended. I was so irritated with how ants decided to cause trouble within a week's time. Where we lived allowed us to buy exterminating supplies wholesale and we called them up and they told us if we had mixed in this granule stuff (can't recall what it was called) it would have saved ourselves the headache of having to fix it. I wonder if it matters what kind of sand? I would like to do a walkway where we are here but I can't find those granules and ants are a constant problem. Interested in what you would advise?

[@DaruDhillon]

Polymeric sand is used in paving and is designed to deter ants. Ants are persistent and you can get a powder or granules to dust over your walkways. I haven’t tried them so if someone has a tip please share here. I haven’t had issues with stepping stones and ants.

[@PJ_Odyssey]

Thank you for the video. Do you have advice on how would you do this for a walkway that is about 80 ft but with a pitch? It would be hard to make it level.

[@DaruDhillon]

If you’re installing on a slope you would follow the slope of your soil while keeping your pavers well supported. Edge restraints can also be used and backfill really well.

[@PJ_Odyssey]

@@DaruDhillon thank you for responding and the advice.

[@DaruDhillon]

@@PJ_Odyssey my pleasure

[@mebs222]

@@PJ_Odyssey My thought would be to gradually move down the grade by excavating sections of the pathway. So that each section of path was "level" but graduated lower and lower, like steps on a stair case but much longer steps (ie 10 ft. one level...step down, than 10 feet more....step down and so on.) It could be shorter segments or longer depending on the grade of the slope. Its more work, but much more attractive a much more stable path in the long run. Also what's nice about doing this is that at each or some of the steps down you can place a large rock or rocks to the side or or plantings for more eye appeal.

[@vboutique2188]

What would you do different if you were doing a paver path with these stones but on a grade or angle down?

[@DaruDhillon]

You can be sure all surrounding soil is well tamped down. You can also use edge restraints on your pavers if the grade is an issue.

[@daviddrakey1686]

And the mulch matches the fence!

[@DaruDhillon]

Yes! Good eye David. Hope you’re doing well.

[@lisariedel7828]

Doesn't the mulch end up in the yard?

[@blurglide]

Could you park a car on those big stones or would they crack?

[@DaruDhillon]

These are too thin. They would have to be reinforced or thicker for cars.

[@TaNiqua76]

I use hemp plants.

[@DaruDhillon]

Alright then!

[@TaNiqua76]

@@DaruDhillon it smells good and the deer like it! Lol

[@loong111]

The mulch will eventually break down and attract weeds, no?

[@DaruDhillon]

@@loong111 Mulch eventually breaks down but it’s incredibly cost effective and organic. I live in Canada where trees are plentiful. You may prefer rocks or pebbles which are also nice. Go with what speaks to you.

[@michealpociecha8351]

Why did you cut away the center of the weed fabric? Seems as if now there’s more chance of weeds coming up between pavers.

[@DaruDhillon]

You can roll out the whole thing if you’d like. Strips make use of all materials. You can lay them in between the pavers.

[@rkruvand973]

I used more paver base to fill between pavers.

[@DaruDhillon]

@@rkruvand973 good way to go!

[@NN-sj5uv]

what size wood did you use to block off the grass area?

[@DaruDhillon]

The wood is 4 x 4 pressure treated. This edging is a nice upgrade and easy DIY. The tutorial on garden edging goes live today at 11 am if you’re interested in learning more. Thanks for the question!

[@BamboozledUS]

Incomplete instructions; what did you do with the 2x4s and what happens to the sand base when you pull them out? Seems very important.

[@DaruDhillon]

@@BamboozledUS Thanks for your feedback! I cover that near the end of the video.

[@15DurangoRT]

A respirator?

[@DaruDhillon]

@@15DurangoRT yeah!! You win the prize! The next door neighbour was in a full hazmat suit and respirator sanding something. I wasn’t taking any chances.

[@15DurangoRT]

@@DaruDhillon just wondering

[@DaruDhillon]

@@15DurangoRT excellent question. I would have asked the same.

[@patrousseau4394]

My neighbor put new pavers down as his front sidewalk. The sidewalk slightly slopes down to the front road. He did put regular sand down, tamped it and than put the pavers down. Now I’m not sure what he did wrong, but they all cracked down the middle of each paver. My guess is not enough sand under the corners. Anyone know for sure???……

[@CindiHedgepeth-yq3ie]

2 x 4 lumber is not 2 inches. You would need to add to your width to get a minimum of 2 inch base

[@DaruDhillon]

@@CindiHedgepeth-yq3ie absolutely! I cover that in the video. You can also flip your 2x4s on their side to increase the depth. That is also a common way to do it.

[@CindiHedgepeth-yq3ie]

@@DaruDhillon I didn't see you cover that at first so I stopped watching. Perhaps a suggestion would be to mention the disparity in the actual measurement and that you will address it later in the video. I didn't need to watch the whole video since I've done this before, but thought that a newbie might need to know this. Thanks for the clarification

[@DaruDhillon]

@@CindiHedgepeth-yq3ie I hear you. Dimensional lumber isn’t as advertised and could be disappointing for someone new.

[@bbb-1-2-3]

@@DaruDhillon very nice video. i like the rod idea, as i often do project like this myself around in the backyard; you gave me some nice pointers here. thank you! i am admiring you looking so nice and pretty in construction 😊 but above all wearing safety boots.

[@dubs3400]

Those pavers will crack under weight. They’re too thin not to be secured on a solid mortar bed. Good luck!

[@DaruDhillon]

@@dubs3400 This isn’t a mortar installation. Check out the part in the video that addresses cracking and sinking. What I did to prevent it is essential! Thanks for highlighting that critical step.

[@DharmvirMandal-hr1gu]

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[@antoniiocaluso1071]

iv: polished aluminum balls! heeyyyy...HOW does one DIY their own Pavers!!! tanx! sub'd/lkd

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks! Welcome glad you liked it!

[@Solid_Snack]

Can i just hire someone?

[@DaruDhillon]

Go for it!

[@audreydupuy2628]

What's the point of pitting screeding bars in the sand?

[@DaruDhillon]

@@audreydupuy2628 they are level so the layer of sand comes out perfectly level. It’s incredibly fast too. The bars are placed on the base layer of limestone then covered with sand.

[@audreydupuy2628]

@@DaruDhillon thanks :) Great videos by the way!

[@waynemercer22]

not being sexist I am in my 70's but I would marry this woman in a heart beat beautiful and talented and would assist on all jobs around the house assist? she would run the show LOL

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Wayne that’s sweet of you.

[@min_oz14]

👌👌👌

[@DaruDhillon]

thanks 🙏🏽

[@carolsnelling7739]

Seriously a chemical spray respirator! Drama queen!

[@jacgan208]

❤❤❤👍

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks! All the best!

[@mattypants]

Doesn't everyone use boards to space pavers? Seems like common sense. Its also best to not waste money on fabric, it doesn't do much.

[@DaruDhillon]

I like the common sense solutions. I swear by landscaping cloth, it really keeps weeds to a minimum. Love the stuff but I appreciate hearing your perspective. I hear that some don't like it.

[@multivarka-promokod]

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[@BPantherPink]

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[@DaruDhillon]

@@BPantherPink ❤️

[@randanew2275]

Vinyl 2 x 4’s wouldn’t decay.

[@CowboyPants-h5p]

The way you are doing this, the depth of the gravel is not 2", it is only 1.5 inches, as 2"x4"s actually measure 1.5"x3.5".

[@DaruDhillon]

I added something in the video to raise up the 2x4s to 2”. Use can also flip them on their side to increase the depth.

[@milas2000]

S Did you see that she used 'shims' unser the 2x4s??. Do try to pay attention instead of immediately showing off how 'smart' you are????

[@milas2000]

Plus she wants the pavers to not be buried under the grass edges but rather look more level.

[@williamdewey9568]

Lol. I can see when you put the level down you're no level.

[@DaruDhillon]

@@williamdewey9568 thanks for the feedback!

[@zebpope731]

Did you steal April Wilkerson voice over?

[@DaruDhillon]

@@zebpope731 This method is credited to the Roman Empire and beyond. Standard order of operations at the Voice Over part. Got to love History! ❤️ Romans were masters at tile and paving. Their paving still exists centuries later. That’s why professionals and DIYers alike still use these techniques.

[@nataliedigiovanni4863]

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[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks

[@jgg7377]

Troll! Don’t do it!

[@aquahero]

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