How to Install a Paver Walkway

We wanted to make the entry to our pool more inviting for guests by adding a walkway to the pool gate. Today I’m sharing how to install a paver walkway.

Prior to adding the walkway this area only had grass.

On the other side of the gate are some pavers so we decided to extend it to the front. Here you can see the after:

We worked on the walkway last fall and planted everything but decided to wait until now to share the tutorial as everything is in bloom.

The peonies are so happy here! I transplanted them from our back yard.

The peonies were beautiful in June and now our hydrangeas by the fence and gate are in full bloom.

We used crushed shells for mulch.

Okay, here’s the step by step tutorial.

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How to Install a Paver Walkway

This project will probably take a weekend. I always under-estimate ideas when dreaming them up in my head. I’m so lucky I have a understanding and lovely husband.

Materials Needed

• Weed Block Membrane
• Leveling Sand
• Level
• 10 x 10 Tamper
• Paver Base Panels
• Pavers
• Paver Set
• Cobblestones

Method

Step 1 – Clear grass away from area.

Step 2 – Dig at least three inches deep along where the pavers and edging will be.

Step 3 – Measure the thickness of your paver and base panels. Lay the string line down, so that it is this depth below the final height. This string line should be either side of your path.

Step 4 – Place weed barrier down. Fill the area with the leveling sand. Using a board as wide as your path, ensure that the sand is level between the string lines, and at the same height. Tamp the sand into place.

Step 5 – Install the base panels so that they fit together and cover the area of the path.

Step 6 – Install the pavers, lay them out so that they are an even distance apart; we did 3/8″.

Step 7 – Cut the excess base panels away and install the cobblestones along the edge.

Step 8 – Fill all of the gaps between the pavers, and the cobblestones, with the paver set. Sweep the excess into the gaps, with a soft broom, and water gently. Leave to dry.

We’re so happy we created this new walkway. It means friends and family can enter our back yard through a little garden of all my favorite flowers.

Can you see little Max poking his nose under the fence? Both dogs do this. See?!?

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Would love to hear what you think about our walkway and if you try it out at home.