Laying a Paver Walkway & Concrete Block Steps

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Enjoy the video everyone! For more information on how we backfill for pavers with (Open Grade Base), click this video link right here👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpXacpiEa6eZjbM For more information on how we screed the bedding stone for pavers, click this video link right here👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2bPaKuCeL-Yr80

[@michaelszczoczarz5776]

Beautiful job, well done. Wondering about compacting and using paver sand over stone base. Not questioning your method , just looking for your take on it.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

@@michaelszczoczarz5776 Thank you! So if you use Open Grade base like I have here, You can't use sand for bedding material because it will migrate into the clean stone base, causing the pavers to sink... That's why I use the 3/8" clean crushed stone for bedding material, that does not migrate into the base stone. Here is a video I made which explains the base prep method I use in a lot more detail 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZnEe5hpf9Z3bKs

[@rowslynch6342]

WOW. Impressive. ! You guys do beautiful work and don't skip details. Wish I could get my backyard done this way. ✔

[@chemicalburn383]

love your work, do you come up to NH? I run a small condo association and we are going to need patios in the next year or 2.

[@joecardenas8723]

Ricky was good help, for this age mostly playing PS5 or at phone. Good for him learning something for his future. Most Hispanic people learning early age and now a good Handyman. Goo job guys🎉❤

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's for sure, you are right about learning at an early age. It really pays off when you get older... Thank you!

[@pararajakumar8853]

Amazing work and so detailed and great help for my own project to do. Also I love the way you taking care about your nephew, giving more supports, engorging him and not only that talking about the reality of life with family how to bring them up too. Love your style and you will be great father in the future👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I'm glad the video was helpful. I love my nephew and am very proud of him. It is important to show that to children, it gives them confidence and peace of mind to feel comfortable around you. I try to be real with everyone in my life, I love my family. ✌

[@OscarGonzalez-qu3us]

I'm mexican and I say "good job dude" I will try to do this in my house Jilotepec de molina Enríquez state of México 🎉

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

🤣 ✌

[@Mike_Genisys]

Thank you for explaining the process, it so much easier to see versus when companies try to tell.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem at all, glad it was helpful!

[@PhiCongDoan7587]

I just happen to come across this video because I was getting ideas on how I should I redo my 9 steps along my house. But what I really like about your video is that not only it's informative but I like how you also talk about your life when you were little and how you see your life differently since you have a nephew. Thank you for sharing your life and your work! ❤

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I am glad you enjoyed the video! I try to share as much info as I can about the projects I do and sharing some personal things here and there just adds to the points I try to make. Thanks for the support! ✌

[@truthbespoken333]

"Just Gotta Embrace it All"...Such wise words from a 32 yr old. As a Florida landscaper, I see the brilliant, but hard work, very impressed!: }} 🌸🌴🌺

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I have learned that embracing it all is the best way to stay positive and keep moving forward. Thanks for the feedback! ✌

[@papacos4745]

I've watched a lot of videos on laying down pavers & this guy has the best knowledge on step by step for laying down pavers. Wish the best to his family company. 🙌✌️

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you for the very kind words, God Bless! ✌

[@tyranelewis7763]

I love this Video because of how your teaching Trav. Awesome!!!! Its great seeing the youth involved with projects like this. My Dad and I would do the same. Great job Trav !! you set a great example for your peers!! Keep up the Great work ethics and motivation!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad you enjoyed it, He is a great kid with a lot of potential for whatever he wants to do. If I can teach him some hard work along the way, I'm happy to do so! Thanks for the feedback ✌

[@socalsand86]

Best paver video I’ve ever seen! Watched this video 7 times focusing on different areas and it makes sense now how things are done. Your dictation of every part of the job is excellent to get an understanding, such as why you use certain materials. Like the way you chisel off the caps on the steps to give a rough look. I have to do a small 9x8 paver patio so this helps tremendously.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, I am glad to hear they have been helpful! I try to be detailed for the ones trying to learn. Good luck with your project!

[@robsey8690]

I really appreciate your videos. I am not always able to afford hiring help for projects. Further, there aren't always competent contractors in my area. These videos help me determine whether I can handle the project, or if I should hire someone. Also helps me know if hired help is doing something correctly. MUCH appreciated!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad to hear it, doing it yourself is very rewarding. But there is somethings that are better to pass on to a professional. Good luck on your projects either way you choose to go! ✌

[@leeschofield2177]

Great work, it's snowing here in Rowley Ma, today I cant wait to start my friends walkway once the weather breaks It's just me a pick a shovel and the rest of my tools Old school but with your tested and true system thx for the vids.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Yes sir, just got home from plowing this sloppy mess… Nothing wrong with building a walkway with hand tools! I think you will really like the system I use, good luck man! ✌🏻

[@motopilot2873]

THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME! Perfect example of how I can tackle a walkway with steps from the sidewalk to my front door here in CA. Thanks for the effort and info. I'm sure a million people have told you your resemblance to Ben Affleck. God is Good!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! Glad you are going to put it to good use! I have gotten the Ben Affleck comparison a few times... 🤣 ✌

[@willcharles1295]

Found your channel, surfing KZbin, looking to learn how to design and install a paver patio for my home. The name of your channel drew me in and I am very thankful for the time and effort you put in for this video. Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing your other videos to learn, as hardscapes are not in my area of expertise.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much for the feedback! I’m glad you are enjoying the videos ✌🏻

[@jimphayre]

Great job on those steps - you guys bust your butts getting those old slabs out - and used some serious to 3:05 doing so. Your nephew was a good young helper!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Those old steps were definitely not easy to get out. My nephew was a great help on this job.✌

[@LaJotaFranco]

Turned out so good

[@natemoore3841]

So glad you said that you lay the blocks randomly in this video. I have been pausing your videos, trying to find the pattern and not able to lol. Looks great.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Yes sir, I always lay random with the 3 piece patterns. I don't like patterns.... ✌

[@RandomDudeOne]

That new walkway really ties the yard together.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Yea it does. I think the customers realized they just had to do it after they seen the patio area. Those pavers leading to the old concrete walkway just really took away from the look, I'm glad they pulled the trigger on extending it to the driveway! ✌

[@kaseylv922]

Beautiful work - it looks so great - you are an artist! Thanks for the video, I learned so much, and kudos to you for being such a good Dad, involving your boys in your work, and sticking with them since you were 15, not too many men do that anymore. Very impressive!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, glad the video was helpful! And the young man in the video is my nephew, but I know what you mean. ✌

[@alexszlanina7548]

Good video. I'm planning on laying some paving round a swimming pool. Usually I've seen people lay down plastic sheeting to prevent weeds from shooting through, then a layer of sand, then the bricks. First time I've seen the bricks laid on gravel .. but it would make a lot of sense round a swimming pool wrt water spillage etc.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, this backfill method is excellent for around a pool. Here is a link to another video I made which explains the base prep method in much more detail 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZnEe5hpf9Z3bKs

[@chrisdechristopher550]

I love your videos, brother! I just installed a cement block patio in my back yard, and I used your method. (1 1/4" steel pipes for screeding and 3/8" stone base). It came out great. Kicked my ass but came out great. Thank you for posting these, they're a huge help. Also, you and your crew are good people. Bless you.

[@chrisdechristopher550]

Sorry, I meant cement pavers. A cement block paver probably wouldn't be such a good idea. 🤣

[@kevinmassone8423]

Another excellent job money well spent on the homeowner you just added value to the house

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I always tell my customers that. This type of work always adds value to the property, It's like putting your money into a savings account. If they ever sell or take out an equity loan, they will be able to sell it for way more or take out a larger loan .... either way, it adds value for sure! ✌

[@patriciamendez914]

Thank you for sharing and explaining clearly such a beautiful project. Have a wonderful day.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it! ✌

[@DaveC-sx3gl]

Thanks for providing an explanation as to why you do things. You're video taught me a lot and I know how labour intensive editing videos can be on top of the hard work you do. Thanks again, your efforts are extremely appreciated!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem at all. Thanks for the feedback and I’m glad the video was helpful! I really enjoy the work I do and am starting to really enjoy video editing as well. God Bless ✌🏻

[@CASLUCASTON]

Excellent work, can't get enough of the expertise you kindly share with us. Thank You!...your videos are greatly appreciated!...

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, it is my pleasure to make the videos. I am glad they are helpful! ✌

[@shaneshonda]

You do great work.i ran a concrete saw most of my life and on the asphalt cutting dont saw up and down.let it get down to grade then let the saw walk itself forward like a table saw and youll get a cleaner cut

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I hear you about going down hill. Definitely easier for a nice cut, but i didn't want to spit a bunch of paste at the house in this particular situation. ✌

[@DHSFEMA]

Well I asked for help in a previous video but I did what u said that to go look at your other videos and u answered it so sorry for that but you earned a Subscriber lol, love what u do and I’m learning a lot from at the age of 60,

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks for the support, good luck with your project! ✌

[@fluffhead8870]

Love how I'm trying to pick up some tips for DYIing a patio and I get a deep emotional enjoy every moment of life speech.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Not sure if your happy about it or upset… either way 😂✌🏻

[@Confidence8595]

Keep on doing that excellent work. Beautiful work.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I sure will ✌

[@TontosVotanPaSocialistas]

Bravo to the young boy and the motivation given to him by you. Kids should learn at school working any kind of jobs as we did in 70-80.

[@Nancy-y8q1n]

You and your crew did an outstanding job

[@alxboca]

Great looking job. I know it's been a while but it's new to me and it's perfect for giving me a good idea of how to tackle my own patio project. Thank you!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful for you! ✌

[@lkw5699]

Great video. I like how you take your time to make sure everything is level. Looks great.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, quality is key! ✌

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

That job looks beautiful.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you!

[@paulbodder3354]

Another great job, sure did make the original back patio job look complete.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, It was definitely a cherry on top of the sundae! I appreciate the consistent support and feedback man! ✌

[@Soldadodelreyno]

Thank you , you are a nice cool dude , humble and with family values 🤝🏼💯 nice video

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. God bless ✌

[@ZacH-es4vu]

This looks great, learned a lot & love the 45’s on the caps

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, glad it was helpful! ✌

[@carlhowarth4948]

Absolutely beautiful walkway!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@kwulfe]

I came here by chance and I am deeply impressed by your clean work and the awesome result. Looks wonderful. Respect! Best regards from Germany

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's awesome, I appreciate the feedback!

[@alexflores8293]

Very nice work guys really good work thanks for sharing the video congrats Peace from Tucson AZ 👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, my pleasure. ✌ from Massachusetts

[@bawwf011]

Your work is really really neat. Looks fabulous!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much!

[@jackjune156]

Great job Travis you’re learning from the best

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks! He is a great student, learns very quickly 👌

[@roberto.gallegos]

Great work. It looks amazing. This is almost exactly like what I’m about to do at my house but I’m using smooth face pavers with textured face edge accent pavers. For the treads I’m using cmu blocks and I’m going to put veneer on the face to match the veneer I have on the house. Manufactured stone veneer.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks! That sounds like a very cool project, I love stone veneer steps. Especially when it matches another part of the property, good luck!

[@rebelduck9077]

BEAUTIFUL WORK!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you!

[@jackiepattillo1508]

I would call you any day to lay a walking path!!! You, your son and nephew, have done a supper good job and it looks great. Jackie in Georgia ❤

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it! ✌

[@davidk4682]

Excellent job here. Very daunting for a newbie. You really need to know what you’re doing here.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

It's definitely a challenge, but it can be done! I've done a lot of learning along the way. ✌

[@markbarrett8787]

Nice work! love the vibe of your life lesson too!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks! I try to express what is important to me every once and awhile, nice to hear feedback like this when I do ✌

[@miroslavm2553]

Great design, very well executed. You have a gift for this type of work. Thanks for sharing. 👍🙏

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, it was a very fun project. my pleasure sharing the videos! ✌🏻

[@ELX500]

Wish I could find someone like you guys here in Vegas

[@supayota7265]

You have a great mindset for your family and their future 💪🏽❤️👑

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I try to keep focused on the future ✌

[@jamescheever7982]

Nice clean work ... can tell you are proud of work as it should be

[@milanimorales2645]

Travis carried yall whole project. Jk. Yall are great too. 😊 Gotta gas up the little ones.😊

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

😂 He sure did! ✌

[@katM-jd2il]

Thank you for videos. I like detailing that you have done.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem, thanks for the feedback and I’m glad you like them ✌🏻

[@NutmegThumper]

Very well done AND narrated. Good crew!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, very good crew for sure! ✌

[@joshrivera4928]

awsome job! should have 1000 times "likes" for this video for sure!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@chillones9574]

Great work I live in Montana lets get it doneeee.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! I'm up in Massachusetts, let's get it done for sure!

[@senorcarlitos9008]

Love your work!!! Passion shows!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I agree ✌🏻

[@ramondelatorre2149]

It looks pretty good

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@33tonino]

a different way to laying slabs from us in the UK...we use a waker plate and not the tamper..the sub base is with a hardcore waker all down then building sand again waker all down then screed and put blocks on it..after that dry keel sand and waker over again...job done

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I use plate compactor on most projects, this was small enough for the tamper. But I stopped using gravel and sand over 4 years ago. I use only clean, crushed stone now (Open Grade Base). I have quite a few videos on my channel explaining it. But it has proven to be far superior to sand✌

[@Dalaw69]

Nice work!

[@winnielaw4396]

I wish I can find the paving contractor like you in Wasaga Beach, ON Canada. I want to have similar design like you were working on the steps, walkway and patio area. I love to watch your quality work.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, there are a bunch of good ones out there, you just need to do a good amount of research. ✌

[@laurapalumbo353]

Looks awesome and I like what you did with the downspout issue. Good and simple solution. Peace, brother. John

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I always try to keep things as simple as possible. The water will have plenty of drainage stone to permeate into the ground with no maintenance of a buried pipe. ✌

[@andreroy8141]

​@@TheChristianHardscaper I really questioned that approach. I would thought it would have been so easy to run it under and onto the yard. Just seems like a lost opportunity to keep water away from the foundation. You were right there. However great job and I still learned new techniques.

[@nadovidaich2364]

Great job!

[@jaybeaty1706]

Awesome work, you should be proud !

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@donaldreising4128]

beautiful work

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much!

[@crazyesco23]

wow, I'm literally impressed, you guys did a phenomenal job. 👍👍👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much ✌

[@brianhanley12]

Looks great man! Keep kicking ass

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks man, will do!

[@pinecorey]

Love the workmanship Brother 👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@davem3789]

Looks very nice!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks!

[@moctezumacuauhtemoc8470]

great vid! much appreciated, I will have to take this on for our house in the near future!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem, glad you liked it! ✌🏻

[@keithrayeski6417]

I do like the black edging…it makes the walkway pop and really illuminates the block pattern. Another beautiful job.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Yea, that design came out pretty sweet... Thanks ✌

[@dgoyk]

I’ve watched so many of your videos, you do great work man! Inspired me, im in the process of installing a 680 ft patio in my back yard!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's awesome! Good size patio, is it your first install?

[@dgoyk]

@@TheChristianHardscaper yea, first install. Originally I didn’t think it would be so big, now I’m half way through and I’m like dam, this guna be big

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

@@dgoyk Nice, I hear you that. They always seem a bit bigger once you start to dig into it. ✌

[@azpatriotgal321]

Really nice!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks!

[@williammunny7133]

Now on that down spout into that gravel, how does that work out in heavy rain, the install is wonderful, love it man good job.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, so the downspout always drained there previously and was never an issue. Just like any downspout, it drains by permeating into the soil directly under it. So now with having put 2 cubic yards of 3/4" clean crushed stone under it and under the pavers / steps, it will drain / permeate even better into the sub soil. There won't ever be drainage issues in that corner. ✌

[@joycejohnson5911]

Beautiful work!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much!

[@stevekennedy3964]

Nice work. Again!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks!

[@nadovidaich2364]

Great videos, thanks for sharing. Very helpful!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem, thanks for the feedback! ✌

[@davidbendall7919]

This is the best paver walkway that I've seen. For the elderly and disabled, pavers are dangerous and a nightmare ... usually.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! And I agree, Most paver installs are not done very well and end up becoming very uneven....

[@magpiesmith971]

Beautiful work ❤

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@jaynesimmons2403]

Beautiful. I learned a lot. Nice job.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad to hear it, thanks ✌

[@josephrottina1901]

Job turned out awesome brother.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I appreciate it brother! ✌

[@thortessem271]

Looks nice

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@evanjrowley]

Great quality video & people 👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you 👍

[@malcolmdsouza8527]

Hey TCL and Benny, Thanks for all the helpful content. It must take a tonne of time and energy, so thanks! I have a similar situation with some slight differences than your video. Measuring the existing and then to the finish product is my problem. Q?: Maybe you could do a video on how to measure for the steps. How do you take into consideration the thickness of the stone and caps to match an existing driveway? How do you match the new walkway with the existing slope of the driveway? Where do you lay the starter stone? Thanks, Malcolm.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem at all, glad you enjoy the videos. The measuring side takes time and experience for sure. I try to mix in measurements here and there through my videos, but maybe someday I will try to make a video on how to make some basic measurements for projects like that. ✌

[@rowslynch6342]

WOW. Impressive. ! You guys do beautiful work and don't skip details. Wish I could get my backyard done this way. ✔

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, quality is in the details! ✌

[@BudgetBassHead]

thumbs up for the mullet!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

😂 ✌

[@tayonacummings]

Very nice work guys and looking forward to the end result of the mullet too.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks, that mullet was legit by the end of the summer... 🤣✌

[@raidsheriftrucking4588]

Great job

[@brantleyyu7396]

Did you not use the plate compactor on this job on the base?

[@fardowssalim]

Beautiful work. Love your channel.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌🏻

[@sotexlawn]

Looks great my friend. Nice work👍🏻

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@malcolmcheyne3803]

One of the BEST paving videos I have seen. (and I have seen a lot). Greetings from Townsville, Australia. We usually use "cracker dust" to form the bed for the pavers. I thinks your gravel is a better option to allow egress of water.

[@dannydangelo762]

Another excellent vid . Great work

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks again!

[@andresquishpi5049]

Good job

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks!

[@liviurabet7326]

Very nice job, well done and keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much!

[@jabbssoftwashing2979]

Amazing work guys. Your an inspiration to many.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback and kind words! I'm glad the videos are helpful and inspirational. ✌

[@sonnytexastv9125]

What’s the pro. Job ! ❤❤ great video ❤❤

[@joealcala2301]

Amazing work! Love the attitude you bring to the job site. Saw one video and had to subscribe 🤙🏻

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Awesome, thank you! I love what I do and I try to make a relaxing but productive work environment ✌

[@garypill548]

So sick bro!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks brother! ✌

[@bawwf011]

Nice work buddy and thanks for the great , detailed video

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem at all ✌