How To Square, Screed & Lay a Paver Patio

If you are planning your own paver project or just want to learn more about how to install a paver patio, this is the video for you. We are backfilled, the pillars and sitting walls are built, now it's time to lay some pavers! Feel free to leave a question or comment below, enjoy the video!
To see all the videos from this project, click on this playlist link right here👉 • Front Yard Patio...?
* The bedding stone we used under our pavers is called (Chip Stone) here in Massachusetts. It is a 3/8" and less, clean, crushed stone with no fine particles in it. It is also know as (HPB- High Performance Bedding) and also (PBS - Premium Bedding Stone).
- The main pavers used for this patio are manufactured by (Techo Bloc). The style is called (Blu 60) and the color tone is called (Shale Grey).
- The border pavers are manufactured by (Uni-Lock). The style is called (Treo) and the color tone is called (Charcoal).
- The wall block used in this project is manufactured by (Techo Bloc). The style is called (Semma) and the color tone is called (Shale Grey).
- The wall block cap is manufactured by (Techo Bloc). The style is called (Architectural Cap) and the color tone is called (Onyx Black).
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00:00 What we are doing
00:36 Leveling and compacting the base
03:44 Squaring up / setting the guide line
07:04 Setting the screed rails
11:25 Screeding
12:38 Laying the pavers
18:09 More screeding
24:31 Laying more pavers
27:57 What's next?

[@JLThisisMe]

These videos are an absolute blast to watch. I'm going to be taking on a similar sized backyard patio in the next few weeks (already excavated) and, while I will be using different paver block and seat wall materials, your videos show me the right steps to take for a great result. Thanks!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice, I'm glad you like them! It sounds like you got a cool project on your hands. Have fun and good luck with the build! ✌

[@justingluch7903]

Hey man! Wasnt a fan of your long videos at first but the more and more i dive into your channel i really enjoy all the hard work and dedication you put into editing this videos on top of putting in the actual work. Going into my "third season of owning a company" last two years has just been weekend work for me. I appreciate how well you explain ur jobs start to finish!! Keep it up brotha

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Hey brother! Thanks for the honest feedback, I really appreciate that. This work is my passion and I have been watching KZbin for a very long time. Not very many good Hardscaping channels on here, so I really wanted to start one and share the work I do, but also teach others as much as I can. So I try to make my videos detailed by taking people through all the steps of the installs. My earlier long form videos are not the greatest, it has taken a lot of practice and learning with the video editing to get the videos a bit better... I'm still learning a lot with every video I make. Just like I keep learning on every job I do in Hardscaping... It's all about growth in life! Congratulations on your company, keep up the hard work and stay motivated. You will do great! God bless and thanks again for the feedback! ✌

[@allanBarrettM98Bgunlover]

I have no words to describe the perfection and beauty of your work! May the Great Architect of the Universe always bless your hands!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much for the kind words. God Bless you too!

[@user-ki6zq9bv2f]

God's workers always make excellent progress, very professional ❤!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Amen, well said. God Bless! ✌

[@its_key]

I didn’t think I was gonna be able to watch the whole thing. I literally understand with all the different shapes and styles of some of the material that I’ve been working with is for now. I could’ve watched this with no audio and still learned so much. I think I’m gonna be a new fan.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

🤣 That's awesome, thanks for the great feedback and I'm glad the video was helpful! ✌

[@PapaDan]

I’m 62 and have had both knees scoped and then both replaced. I should have worn knee pads in my younger years doing this kind of work. Great technique and great projects.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I’m sorry to hear that, I fear that I will share the same fate someday with my knees… Thanks for the feedback ✌🏻

[@jonphanspromotions]

I usually don't comment, but when I do, you know I mean it. Well done brother. By far the best install on pavers.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it! ✌

[@edterry4439]

You could be the smartest and best craftsman I have ever seen! Anyone that pays so much attention to detail and won't settle for anything but the best when his name is attached to his work. Wish you were in VA. You inspire me want to try my own project!!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you for the kind words! But I’m sure there are much better guys than me… they just don’t like to make videos and show their secrets…🤣✌🏻

[@toddcanipe1190]

My wife and I are thinking about using Pavers to make a Patio in our backyard and your video has helped greatly with how we want to architect and implement the project. Thank you so much for the video and I'll be looking at more of your videos as we go along. Great job and God Bless you and yours! BTW, we have never done something like this so really you are a great help!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Sweet! thanks for the feedback and I'm glad the videos have been helpful. Good luck with your project and have fun! ✌

[@christiancastro5746]

You have no clue how much I have learned from this for my business . God bless

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's awesome man, I really appreciate the feedback! God Bless you too brother! ✌

[@Kenny_Mars]

Outstanding workmanship. Attention to detail, patience and pride in your work is excellent.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much ✌

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

You already know I'm here to watch, thanks for teaching me some few things about voice over by just watching

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks for the support brother! The voice overs really help me explain the project for sure...

[@yogoombah2356]

I appreciate you having the same destain for 4-ways as me, I look for the absence of them in determining a quality job. ✌

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Without a doubt. They are an eye sore in my opinion. Every once in awhile, you can't avoid it. But I try every thing possible to not have one. ✌

[@viracocha03]

The open grade is very intriguing to me and makes a lot of sense but I've been laying stone for over 15 years with just crusher dust in Ontario and have never had issues. The patio me and my father laid when I was 16 at our house(almost 25 years ago) was still in great shape (no sink holes or heaving) when we sold the house last year, the only thing we did over the years was resand it a couple times.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I love the open grade base method. I used to use dense grade or (crusher run) with sand as my bedding material for about 6 years until 5 years ago when I switched to open grade base. I will never go back... I agree that you can do a great. long lasting install with the traditional method but there is no room for error. Especially in cold winter climates... The clean stone allows for such better drainage and keeps the pavers dry at all times, which is key for a long lasting install. ✌

[@leeschofield2177]

I see how you guy's don't try to rush the job and how your meticulous about your prep work. It really make for a great job as always job well done.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Quality is key, I try to never rush for sure. I am very particular about each step taken in the process, that's how you get a good end result!

[@ledanglove]

Inspirational, detailed, precise,... You're the best!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

✌

[@imchico1970]

Love this video. Been in the labor as Electrician and some carpentry 40 years. I'm kinda semi retired. Been doing lots of projects lately such as cutting out 2 concrete window wells to raised above ground level. I still have the body and strength to do this even though I'm 59 years old. Looking into to do my backyard exactly like this video. Had couple guys came over look at it. My house is on the little slope. Right now my deck is 20 years old. Planning on ripping that put. I do have Kubota BX23S Mini Machine. It' is an awesome machine had for 4 years. I've seen other KZbin videos not as good as yours. Looking forward doing it the way you guys.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's awesome, thanks for the feedback and good luck on your projects!

[@DavidLee-cf5lw]

these guys are professional. Learned lots from this video. Impressive work!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, glad the video was helpful! ✌

[@RoxanneWhee]

This guy is really impressive.

[@elmerposada7442]

Beautiful work, I did it for 6 months and I had enough of it cause it’s hard on your back and knees. Keep up the good work guys

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks, It certainly is tough work... Helps you sleep at night though. 🤣✌

[@troyporter3825]

That looks SO GOOD...i've been using levels so long (DIYer) and i didnt know about the 1/8th pitch thing with the bubble..mind blown...thank you!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, I love the 1/8 pitch rule. Very helpful with understanding the slope setup for patios. ✌

[@giovannicruz4203]

Thanks for the videos my friend, I'm learning a lot from them, may the Lord keep blessing you and your crew, God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem, glad to hear it. Thanks for the support! God bless you too my friend! God is always good for sure ✌

[@clemkonan]

God is good especially when you discover that he is still there when it looks like all hell has broken out and that he has not deserted you.

[@enriquearredondo696]

Excellent work. Your viewers appreciate all the effort you put into making this. Thank you.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, it is my pleasure. I always appreciate feedback like this. God Bless! ✌

[@paulbodder3354]

Always enjoy watching your videos.... keep up the good work!!!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks again man, I always appreciate the feedback!

[@JatinderSingh-ni6nx]

Very Nicely done. A lot to learn. God bless you for sharing your wisdom!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, my pleasure! ✌

[@ajohnsonlllll]

THANK YOU for covering the how to of leveling in the EXACT right detail. As a DIY wanna be, leveling was part that made me not want to try Pavers. In ANY deck install video you see how precise the leveling is, but hardly ANY DETAILS about how they physically place the levels. You showed EXACLTY how to lay the poles, HOW TO USE THE LEVELER, and showed ON CAMERA watching the leveler bubble. I felt the actual level of that patio with you in the level tools with each bubble measurement. YOU made leveling A LOT more clear to me as a dummy DIY. More LEVEL vids please and thank you!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! I'm glad you found the video helpful, I try to be detailed in my videos. Most paver videos on KZbin lack detail... Good luck with your project! Here are a couple more screeding and laying videos that I have made 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2bPaKuCeL-Yr80 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/namcfGCDl8uMmKs

[@alexibasitas1467]

Nice work! Getting ready to build a paver walkway and this video really helps. Thanks

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, glad to hear it! I have plenty of videos on paver walkway installs as well. Just check through my channel and I'm sure you will find them ✌

[@user-xj6wo3hr9s]

Thank you man I learned good stuff, on my backyard patio I used 4in crushed rocks and 1in sand. I believe instead of sand if I had used smaller grade crushed rock would have been better. Also I leveled all the area before laying the pavers, working in segments would have been better. And most importantly longer levelling pipes would have been a worthwhile investment. Good work.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem, I am glad the video was helpful! I love this method for laying pavers, the clean crushed stone really holds up well. Long screed pipes and going section by section is key for sure. ✌

[@gagandeepsingh517]

@@TheChristianHardscaper where can I buy those screed pipes?

[@SOUNDINTHECITY]

Thanks for this video. Tackling a little side yard project and want to add a paver section. I couldn't understand how to setup the string line and pitch, so i could angle the water away from the house. Appreciate you explaining it.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad it was helpful, good luck with your project!

[@psoren423]

Great video love the professionalism and respect you have for your trade. I’m a diy guy and love videos with great examples.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad you liked it, I try to be detailed for people like yourself. Good luck! ✌

[@RickTripi-si9gg]

watched for the first time . very nice job. i use rca & then set pavers in one inch of sand . i like the 3/8 stone . i also like the galvanized pipe idea. thank you

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice, thank you! I switched to this open grade base method about 5 years ago and it has been the best decision I have made. I love it. ✌

[@matchoo4050]

you can sure tell these guys take pride in their work. nice job.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, Quality is our main focus ✌

[@irvingdiaz8775]

Everything is very well explained! I will definitely stick around.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Awesome, thank you! ✌

[@MichaelOCampo2]

Great video! Appreciate the attention to detail. Gave me enough confidence to try to do this myself.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice, glad to hear it! Good luck! ✌

[@josee.salazar4033]

I done paver here in Arizona where I live but we use sand as the base. So this is very interesting method.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice, I used to use sand 4+ years ago. I switched to this method 4 years ago and have not looked back. Here is a video I made that explains the base prep method in much more detail 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZnEe5hpf9Z3bKs

[@michaelthuo876]

Hand work guy, congratulations, I'm Michael from Nairobi Kenya

[@NorthHoustonCityLimits]

Thank you for sharing your video it’s absolutely fantastic I just can’t wrap my head around how you can lay those bricks on that gravel what a masterpiece great job! Very meticulous! I’m going to give it a try! :)

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

My pleasure, thank you for the comment! I love this work and sharing the videos has been a blast. Good luck with your project! ✌

[@magicjackson433]

This guy is awesome seems like such a genuine dude

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, just trying to keep it real and share my work ✌

[@jwuman]

Awesome channel,,,Wicked Awesome!!,,,used all of these techniques on my DIY Patio these past few weeks, results so far are great.....lucky for me, my neighbor had 1" gas pipe for screeding,,,it was a job saver,,,,Dunkin gift card is in order for him.....lol......man,,,this NE weather certainly dictates progress that's for sure, glad I dont do this everyday,,,,progress so far,,,150 sq. Ft. patio project...pavers laid, border stones and Polysand will have to wait out this week's rain,, thanks very much for all these great videos, they helped immensely....

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks man, I'm glad the videos have been helpful for your project! That is a score on the gas pipes for sure... The weather can definitely mess with your schedule in this industry but you just keep moving and do what you can when you can do it. Good luck wrapping up the job and thanks for the feedback! ✌

[@sumukhsonkar3136]

Thanks,Your videos are helpful, Lots of Love from India 🇮🇳, Keep spreading your goodness 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻 ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

My pleasure, glad they are helping you! Good luck and God bless! ✌

[@regulardude2011]

Hey bro! Been awhile! Great job like always! I just did a first patio ever and very happy how it turned out! In the future, I would like to try your method using 3/4in stone for base and 1/4 in as screeding material! Metal pipes is a smart move as well! We used PVC. Still worked out great, but I feel like metal pipes are a better choice! Keep up great work dude!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice, congratulations man! The Open Grade base is key in my opinion and yes, the metal pipes hold up good and give nice straight / level screed. Thanks for the feedback! ✌

[@NebulaBecomesSystematic]

Great stuff. The area you live in looks amazing. I am redoing my patio debating using the chipstone over sand for the screeding. Keep it up.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I love this method for pavers. Although, if you have a base material that has fines in it (sand / dust) than you may need to use sand for the bedding material. Simply because the fines will migrate into the chip stone. You can still use it, but you will need top remove all the existing bedding material, rake and compact the base material, then lay fabric, then spread the chip stone to prevent the materials from migrating together. How I do the base, there is fabric at the bottom, clean base stone, then clean bedding stone. So nothing will migrate and the crushed (angular) stone will lock together tight. 👌✌

[@josephrottina1901]

Looking good brother. Like Benny idea with the pump sprayer.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks bro, that was an excellent set up! 🤣✌

[@johnsmith-ik6uz]

Thank you for a great video

[@TomTomMarchy]

We set our string line with a transit. Afterwords we set our pipes with the transit (roughly) the use that string line to measure of from to get them exact. Level to double check that it’s spot on. Love that you’re building on washed crush stone. New England is especially important to build a strong base that doesn’t retain water. We still do some on gravel and sand, but only in certain small applications.

[@TomTomMarchy]

It’s clear the owner did not cheap out on this one

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice man, we all do things a little different but it is all about the end result! I switched to nothing but open grade base 5 years ago now and haven't looked back... Such a great method for these freeze / thaw climates. Nothing but good results for me ✌

[@jjbx12]

Yes sir great content as always…. Phenomena work.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad you enjoyed it, Thank you!

[@AlexLopez-oe2ve]

Excellent video Sir! I learned so much it's not even funny! I am just a regular dude learning from the best, thanks so very much amigo!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad to hear it brother! I love feedback like this, it is great to know the videos are helpful ✌

[@bryanharless2430]

Your base prep method makes so much more sense as compared to the standard use of sand. I think the best industrial example would be the use of a very similar angular stone or gravel when bedding railroad tracks. That stone allows for the tracks to drain, doesn’t appear to compress, warp or heave over time. Keep the videos coming. You guys are very likable👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Yes sir! The railroad tracks is prime example of this method. People comment about how this stone won’t hold up, and like you said, it holds up trains driving over it no problem. And the water draining right through it is the most important part, especially in freeze / thaw cycles.. thanks for the feedback and I’m glad you see the benefit of this method! ✌🏻

[@edubb2491]

I thought sand helps hold zstone in place better but i guess it dont drain better?..then these bricks do?..but i know nothing..jus seen all other vids use sand..so this is good..? Thanx..oh..can i put weed barrier down?

[@hpain6261]

Very True. I just purchased 18 pallets of the pavers and the company just switched to 10 year warranty if using his method. Open base.

[@josemena7644]

Loved it. Great Job 👏🏼

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@nickkaselnak194]

Great video! I learned a ton from it, and now I'm going to try my own!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, good luck!

[@m.nasibazizi5124]

Great job bro I’m doing the same thing I always watch your videos keep going I love it 👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, that's awesome to hear! ✌

[@peterbassett1176]

Awesome video, thank you so much for all the details.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

My pleasure, glad you liked it!

[@kenrodriguez2128]

What a great video learned so much in tis one video, every question i had in my head was answered in the video.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice, I'm happy it was helpful for you! ✌

[@DB509Stang]

Mannn thanks so much. Definitely thankful I found this video just on time. Subscribed 💯

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem, glad it was helpful! And thanks for the support ✌

[@fallingstones2396]

Thanks buddy, I've learnt a lot from this video 🙌

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem, Glad to hear it!

[@markbarrett8787]

Good stuff! Well done and very impressive install! Peace to you too!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@familiahdezcota9124]

Thanks for sharing.. Is why God blessing whatever you do….

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

My pleasure, thank you for the support! ✌

[@alexflores8293]

Great job guys really nice thanks for sharing the video and knowledge 👍 good luck in everything thumbs up from AZ 👍👍.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video! And thanks for the feedback ✌

[@ashokg.j.9174]

Smashed the like right after the the very first part ( what we are doing ) which had a lot of information. Thanks.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Awesome, thank you! Glad the video was helpful ✌

[@spykedenterprises]

Informative and entertaining. Thank you sir much appreciated.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback ✌

[@albertomedina152]

Son los mejores excelentes trabajo chicos

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you!

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Love ❤️ your videos mate from down under 🏁OZ 🇦🇺🍺.

[@sabbie7]

this helped me a lot. Thanks for the step by step ... as well as the entertaining discussions :)

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad to hear it, happy to help!

[@pianolearning5795]

Good job 👍👍

[@morroavila9000]

Thanks friend, nice work and well explained.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad it was helpful! ✌

[@rajwaran6400]

Great video! I have learned so much from you brother! gratefull for you 🙏

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad to hear it! ✌

[@cdavisjr1214]

Nicely done with pride , good crew.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@farmfitnesspham4913]

Looking good

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks 👍

[@josephfarleyshow21]

Really enjoy your video. Learned a lot, great color match excellent execution.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad you enjoyed it, the patio matched the house very well 👌 ✌

[@jeanlebre398]

That is so beautiful

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@itransportllc4936]

Great job very satisfying

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@ckl5822]

Looks great guys….. real meticulous work!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@ryanhansen8312]

Great video! Stay blessed !

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! You too! ✌

[@Sugarkryptonite]

Appreciate all the details, thanks!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem, thank you! ✌

[@tomsoori2791]

Loved it. Thanks

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice, no problem ✌

[@sam-the-manhere4773]

Nice vide9. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem, glad you liked it!

[@Lucky3bc]

You really doing a great job

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@jesusalexanderrondon2987]

Te felicito, bello trabajo muy profesional.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much ✌

[@user-xr8xy8tz5o]

Muy bueno senores de los patios un trabajo limpio professional bmw👍🙏

[@pkfan5112]

Good work, good working team.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@plsniper]

Liked and subscribed. Lots of tips will come in handy. Thanks guys!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad to hear it, thank you! ✌

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Thanks wonderful job mate ❤️🇦🇺🍾🥂👏👏👏.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

✌

[@AnthonyPearson4JesusofNazareth]

awesome

[@REALESTATERESIDUAL]

love it ... great job

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you!

[@ucogile]

Supa awesome brada!!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@HeavyHookSet14]

This is some good work!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks!

[@yelitzabravo6016]

Excelente work

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

✌

[@williamm200]

thanks this is great to learn, thank you so much for sharing. :D

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem ✌

[@NappieTime247]

Great video and nice work 👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@michaelwilcher4575]

Great job

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks!

[@gusto233]

Great video. My favorite part is your policy on no 4-way intersections!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, that is a very important thing if you want a nice random look. ✌

[@onthemovewithfiifi5811]

Great job👍🏾

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@user-xp1wd4rx6p]

grate job

[@headsails]

Nice install.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks!

[@Mlenski_restorations]

Nice. I like the way u made it. 👏

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@terrylewis5786]

Nice work ❤

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@pedrolimaneto5573]

Great video!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks!

[@gage1315]

You the man

[@HelloYouPeople]

These videos are awesome, I do the same work as well. Nice to pick up little things here and there from these videos

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I'm glad to hear it, thanks for the feedback and support! ✌

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Dude the work he does is strait mint, could u imagine having some of this stuff! I couldn't tbh, lol

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks man! I can't wait until I can do a project like this at my own house....LMAO. I would love to know what it's like to enjoy a project like this... 😂✌

[@arunachalamk5436]

​@@GRUBB-MUDD 5

[@andrerossi5010]

Very well!