With Concrete Pavers, Quality Is Key.

We are moving along on this sweet concrete paver walkway that is incorporated with concrete block walls and concrete block stone slabs. Enjoy the video and see how to lay concrete pavers with a custom cut border install around it.
Check out all the videos from this job in this playlist right here 👉 • Paver Walkway, Block W...
- The materials used on this job where all manufactured by (Nicolock Paving Stones).
- The wall block is called (Kodah Wall) with a color tone called (Bluestone)
- The Steps are called (Irregular Steps) with a color tone called (Bluestone)
- The main walkway pavers are called (Stone Ridge) with a color tone called (Granite City)
- The Inner Border pavers are called (Old Vienna) with a color tone called (Raven)
- The Outer Border pavers are the small size in the (Stone Ridge) 3 piece design kit
(so it was already in the pallets of the main pavers)
*This is not a sponsored video.
#ConcretePavers #Nicolock #PaveTool #BlockRetainingWall #Concreteslabsteps #MiniSkidSteer #Hardscape #FrontWalkwayInstall #OpenGradeBase

[@dylanspitz827]

After watching about 20 of your videos I feel like I can do my own patio now. I can’t thank you enough for what you created. Is there anyway I can hire you for some phone consulting for my project? I’ll gladly pay your hourly rate or whatever you want just for some basic advice. Jesus is Lord!!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Hey Dylan, thank you very much for the support and your kind words! I’m glad my videos are helping you with understanding how to install a patio. And honestly, I’m not sure I would charge for advice like that. I would be happy to answer questions for you anytime. Lastly, Amen! Jesus certainly is Lord brother! ✌🏻

[@Bman-1970]

14:00 My wife and I are watching you cut tiles. She says "He's pretty good at that!" I told her "Yeah, Kyle's really great at scoring!" 😉

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

😂 I'm glad you took advantage of that situation! LOL ✌

[@goranciric4233]

Your way of explaining what needs to be done is flawless, after watching your videos I am confident enough to do my driveway with pavers, greetings from Serbia 🙂

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad to hear it, I try to be detailed in my explanations. Good luck with your project!

[@ThatPainterGuyKy]

love the contrast of the dark double inside border with the grays of the stone. Beautiful...good work brother.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Yea man, that walkway came out really cool. One of my favorites for sure. Appreciate the feedback once again brother ✌

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Using a Marshalltown float huh, I did pavers 1 time and Def had my concrete tools out there for some things

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Oh yea, I got a handful of concrete tools for my paver installs. Screeding the bedding material is a lot like screeding concrete, kinda...LOL Just not the skill of finishing it. I don't have that, I am a paver guy... But I totally respect the trade and enjoy watching it. I watch you and Ryan's videos every time you upload. Very cool work

[@samueladams584]

I never realized brick paver work could be so addicting... I recently used pavers to fill in a odd area near sidewalk that collected water and it looks better than I thought

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

It is very satisfying being able to step back and look at paver projects, that’s for sure… ✌🏻

[@salihom59]

Wish I had known about the sand when I did my paver patio 2 years ago. Every video I watched, dozens, used a one inch sand layer. As mother nature continues to settle the patio thru the constant rains we get here in the Pacific Northwest from November to about May, I'm having to pull pavers and re-seat them. I just finished a 4 X 40 foot paver walkway using as close as I could find materials used above. I expect much better results this time around. Thanks guys!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Sorry to hear you are dealing with the sand issue’s. Not enough people are talking about the downfalls of sand here on KZbin. I’m sure your walkway will hold up better than the patio if your base is like this one. It is all about clean, crushed aggregate for the base of pavers and natural stone. Drainage is key!

[@Allinoffroad]

Those stairs are literally a work of art !!!!! Soo nice

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, it was a very fun project 👍🏻

[@hmg8915]

I'm really digging them pavers.. the border and irregular steps make it a notch above.. beautiful job looks amazing..

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, I love that look also. ✌🏻

[@jaycee1373]

Hat’s off to you. Phenomenal work. Found your channel and have been binge watching all morning 😂. 👍🏻

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That’s awesome man, glad to hear it!! I really enjoy this work, it’s nice seeing the support from people like you. Thanks a lot brother! ✌🏻

[@dylanspitz827]

This is art. Amazing job.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks man! I had a ton of fun with this very custom project ✌

[@josephrottina1901]

Can’t wait to see the finished product brother.👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I had a blast on this job, came out mint. Thanks again for your support! ✌🏻

[@holyteejful]

Ben Affleck did a really great impression of you in “The Town” haha... In all seriousness though, love seeing videos like this- always looking to learn something new. I’m in the hardscape/landscape business too, in CA . Keep up the awesome quality work in the field, and thanks for posting content. subscribing !

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

😂😂 That's awesome! I get that here and there on these videos, I never really seen a resemblance until the comments started coming in.... But I can kind of see it 😎 I wish I had his money, not just looks... lol Thanks for the feedback, I love hearing from other guys in the industry. Especially from across the country, I am based in Massachusetts✌

[@holyteejful]

@@TheChristianHardscaper awe man I just saw this comment - it didn’t show up in my feed for some reason! That’s funny, if you keep it up I think you will keep getting customers seeing your work and I think you could start charging more and scaling ops! I realize that finding competent workers for a decent price is a little more tricky in the upper states . But I think you have a decent showing of your skills here on KZbin and likely could increase your margins. I think what you’re doing is awesome . I’ve actually started using your paver base method and it’s a super sturdy base with less work and less potential movement (since as you say, 3/4 and 1/4 inch rocks are mostly compact as-is), Even in a non-freezing environment , I think it is a superior method to putting sand !!

[@holyteejful]

@@TheChristianHardscaper also , not only looks, but the voice too haha .

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

@@holyteejful 🤣Thanks! I do believe that the channel does and will help with my sales and margins, you are right about that, thank you! And that is very cool that you have started to use this backfill method, it is a game changer and that's why I share it so much on my channel. Far superior to the traditional methods in my opinion. I'm glad you are seeing the benefits of it. God bless!✌

[@samirallan883]

Excellent work Christian

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks ✌🏻

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

BTW that is sick

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks, Really nice design and awesome color schemes... I love it!

[@regulardude2011]

That looks amazing. After that hard scape job that house’s market value went up 20-30k

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

It definitely added a lot of value.... 👍

[@margaritovalenzuela1082]

Very nice!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks!

[@plumbum27]

Love your channel! Keep up with the great content!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks for the support, glad your are enjoying the channel! ✌

[@tjinnes]

Looks great. Good job.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@malcolmdsouza8527]

Thanks!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

✌🏻

[@fintan3563]

You do such beautiful work!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you!

[@rizzotto139]

Awesome!!! Great job done calmly and smooth….

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌🏻

[@taylormink5694]

Nice contour cuts!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! It has been a very fun job.

[@simonconstable891]

Nice cuts!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Da-man beats epidemic sound?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

You know it brother!

[@lmeredeemed5043]

My second comment: your projects really are awesome.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much!

[@Duhitpt]

beautiful!!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you!

[@ancienteagle5941]

Enjoying your videos and learning a lot. U do good work? Is 8 inch depth standard for any patio paver walkway regardless of the type of soil?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice, glad to hear it! And yes, we excavate 8-10 inches on the majority of installs. In very heavy clay soil types, we will excavate 12-15 inches.

[@ekkaphopsirimark2610]

Great cut boss

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks!

[@jerjan8586]

looking good guys

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you!

[@misadkojasevic7616]

What’s on maximum 1/4or3/8 stone I can install under pavers Thank you guys you Doing excellent Job

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

If you can find clean 1/4 stone, get that. But if all you can find is 3/8, that will work just fine too ✌

[@splinn1614]

Incredible work. What is the blade you are using for cutting? It seems to cut like butter with your setup. There seems to be a lot of option for blades. Any that rise above the rest?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! I use Makita blades (14inch) from Home Depot. A 3 pack is $200.00 but worth every penny in my opinion ✌🏻

[@mikez4132]

Beautiful

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks man 🤙🏻

[@lutimletap648]

Love watching your video's. Thank you. Speaking of quality. I am having Cambridge pavers installed on a walkway and pool patio. Walkway is done. Laying pavers for a 2000 sqft patio and noticing chipping and delaminating(swiss cheese like ) of the Cambridge ledgestone XL texture pavers. Polymeric sand is not even installed. Got couple days of heavy rain and now noticing more chipping and delaminating like swiss cheese. Do we have a bad batch of pavers and did I pick wrong manufacturer? Also are smooth pavers stronger than textured? Appreciate any feedback. Thank you

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks for the feedback! So I would say that Cambridge pavers are good quality. It could be the batch, it could be common with that style you choose... In my experience, the manufacturer with the least defective pavers would be Techo Bloc. I have used pavers from so many brands and they are the most consistent with their color tones and lack of damaged pavers. And smooth pavers are not stronger than the textured pavers. And the big thing about smooth pavers is that you notice the defects you are talking about much easier. But trust me, all the manufacturers have defective pavers mixed in on the pallets. Unfortunately that is the way it goes... Most say you have to account for about 5% loss or so when ordering pavers due to defects.

[@lutimletap648]

@@TheChristianHardscaper Thank you Kyle. If it is a bad batch. How do you determine that? Also I am thinking of asking them to replace all the pavers since they are falling apart with in days. They should cover the labor as well since the product is defective. I don't want to have to deal with this down the road on a 2500 sqft of pavers. Good thing is the patio is not joint locked with polymeric sand, it would easier to replace. Any thoughts or suggestions. Much appreciate it.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I would say that if they are falling apart, definitely call someone to look at them before polymeric sand. When I say a bad batch, I mean more along the lines of many of them having chips or cracks. They should not be crumbly or brittle... Is that what you mean?

[@lutimletap648]

@@TheChristianHardscaper Yeah they are brittle. If there is a small chunk missing, I can make the hole bigger with my finger. Just laying there without polymeric sand, they seem to be deteroiting just from heavy rain... Too bad I can't attach photo's here.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Man, that is crazy... I would definitely contact the supplier 1st, then they will reach out the the manufacturer. The pavers should not be doing that. You can send pictures to me at my email ([e-mail])

[@nateraddatz8542]

How do you figure out how many elevations youll need (how many sets of stairs and walkways)

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

When I estimate a job like this, I find the elevation difference between the bottom and top of the proposed install. You find the number with a laser or string and a string level. Than it is just a few different math equations after that. ✌

[@Cartoonschannel24]

this is wow 👌

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks ✌🏻

[@samirallan883]

Christian is it good to use pavers for steps with a cap on top. To make it a step

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

We don’t ever do that really, but structurally speaking you can do it ✌🏻

[@lmeredeemed5043]

Too fancy for my small home and a senior aged lady living on SS.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

This was a very in depth project, not all my installs are this customized. I wish things in this world weren't so expensive, that way more people could enjoy things like this at their own homes ✌

[@user-dx2nb1xq1k]

What is that amazing tool at 20:30 ??

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Just a simple scribe tool, you can pick one up at walmart actually.

[@sharky_spike]

please include a link to purchase that blue tool?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Not sure where to find the link, it was a gift.

[@tigere3528]

How do you know how many pavers to order, especially if you want to stylize with different paver types

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

A lot of math, along with experience… that’s really all it is

[@laneellwood1423]

Do you seal your pavers? If so, what product do you like using?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I don’t… never really got into doing that. Too many horror stories of it ruining pavers if all the variables are not perfect… takes practice and perfect timing. If it gets messed up, I can be held liable to repair / replace all the pavers. So I don’t do it, I will try to get involved in training for it someday. ✌🏻

[@laneellwood1423]

One more question if you have the time. I have already laid down 5” (AB) Aggregate Base Coarse gravel for my base before watching your videos. At this point would you recommend putting down the 3/8 chip stone for my bedding layer? Or stick to my original plan which was decomposed granite (DG)? I live in Tucson AZ. Thanks for your time.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

@@laneellwood1423 I would still recommend the chip stone. It is very helpful with drainage and that is key to have under pavers.

[@danmoriarty6678]

Why is stone dust no good under pavers ??

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Stone dust act’s as a sponge and holds on to water. That’s very bad in a freeze/ thaw climate because the layer of stone dust that is holding on to water will expand and contract multiple times a winter. You want a clean aggregate for your bedding stone so that water drains through it freely.

[@joelramos2301]

mild mannered tradies. unlike where i live, people swears a lot. cool guys

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, we definitely let out swears here and there but we are just a couple laid backs guys! ✌🏻

[@timothyjackson2133]

Why did you stop using sand?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I stopped using sand over 4 years ago once I learned about this method. It is far greater than the traditional dense grade / sand method. Dense grade and sand hold onto water like a sponge, causing many issues during the lifetime of a paver / hardscape project. This (Open Grade Base) method is far superior. It allows water to travel through it freely and permeate into the subsoils. Here in Massachusetts, that is very important with the many freeze / thaw cycles we go through in the winter.

[@timothyjackson2133]

@@TheChristianHardscaper Thanks for taking the time to reply. Getting ready to start a paver patio (hopefully a fire pit also) here in the hills of West Virginia & that is some great information as I'm gathering my "supply" list. Thanks again.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem at all, I have plenty of videos that have more info on paver installs. Good luck with your project!

[@aharami]

Why is stone dust no good?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Stone dust holds onto water like a sponge. That causes wash out, sinking and also heaving in the winter when the ground freezes. Here is a video I made which explains that in more detail 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2bPaKuCeL-Yr80

[@aharami]

@@TheChristianHardscaper Thank you. Will check it out. Glad I came across your channel. Planning to expand my 10x20 patio to 40x20 this summer in NJ. Your videos are very helpful!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

@@aharami No problem at all, glad you are enjoying the videos. Good luck with your patio extension!

[@Martin-pw7vj]

German standart.....

[@tigere3528]

First!!😂

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice 🤣

[@UnitedBJJCobourg]

second

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

3rd! 🤣✌🏻