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How to lay paving on my patio?

lakiita
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How to lay paving on my patio?

I have an old concrete slab for my outdoor patio that I want to renovate. The slab is level but cracked in a few places. I was thinking of Travertine but then thought maybe this would look ok https://www.bunnings.com.au/brighton-masonry-300-x-300-x-40mm-sand-mypave-paver_p3451558 with the advantage of easily fixable if I mess up because I can just pop in to Bunnings for more. My questions are:

Do you think it will look ok? I had in mind this colour scheme https://www.berger.com.au/inspiration/a-modern-patio-that-shines/?fbclid=IwAR1hfZrxWpG-xLVdlLMh8DO0J...  (my patio is very old fashioned with round columns everywhere)

What would I use to lay the pavers?

What would I use as edgingpatio.jpg

Re: How to lay paving on my patio?

I was super intimidated by my crane delivery when it arrived - sooooo much pavers and it had to be split in to 2 orders the first order was 100 pavers and it took me 2 hours to unload those pavers (so freaking heavy) from my driveway in to the yard and a week to recover lol. Was absolutely DREADING the next order of 200 pavers but the second crane driver was an absolute legend and found a way to get the delivery all in to my yard so I didn't have to take them in myself. 

 

Without this community cheering me on and my Dad helping me out for the technical bits I can't yet tackle myself I wouldn't be able to do any of this. And it's soooo much fun. I feel like a warrior lol :wink:

Dave-1
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Re: How to lay paving on my patio?

:laugh: @lakiita 

Brilliant! I suppose it just depends on how comfortable the operator of the truck/crane is. Definently know how you feel about the cheering on :smile: It does make a difference on how we percieve a project. I believe we are all capable of doing them, sometimes its just that we are missing the dot to dots from the middle :smile:

 

Cant wait to see the photos as you work your waythrough the pavers! :smile:

 

Dave

MitchellMc
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Re: How to lay paving on my patio?

Nice one, @lakiita! When is the big start date? Considering giving it a go this weekend?

 

Mitchell

 

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Re: How to lay paving on my patio?

I'm really scared about the screeding and my screed is so much bigger than intended but with every tiny thing that I accomplish I get more confidence that maybe I can do the next thing. I love this learning and the help that everyone has given me. I have a very demanding job and focussing on this instead for my annual leave has been so rewarding and I couldn't have done it without everyone's encouragement.

 

Re: How to lay paving on my patio?

Not sure yet - my Dad is going to cut the pavers for me (def in the too hard basket for me atm) so it's up to him. We are doing the edging on Monday. I have no idea about the screeding (it terrifies me). My Dad is helping me but wants me to learn so is only doing the things that I can't and directing (along with the advice you have all given me). I love it all but it's so scary when it costs so much. If it was cheap it would be less scary and since this is my first big project I don't know how long it will take or what edge to start from - can I do it in a day if I start early? Do I screed and pave in small sections? I don't know...............these pavers are sooooooooooooooooooo heavy (or I'm so weak ...... entirely possible lol)

 

MitchellMc
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Re: How to lay paving on my patio?

I would suggest not putting the expectation on yourself to complete the job in a day @lakiita. This would be a minimum two to three-day job at least. Given the weight of the pavers, it would be best to take your time to avoid injury.

 

Have you got a small moving trolley that you can use to move the pavers around?

 

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Re: How to lay paving on my patio?

I don't but I do think it's a good idea - was thinking of getting one - how do professional landscapers move these heavy things around? Are they just used to it. I'm a nurse so was trying to 'use my core' and 'bend my knees' but it wasn't that practical probs coz my core is not great lol

 

MitchellMc
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Re: How to lay paving on my patio?

They'd likely have several people on the job and move them together @lakiita. Moving a whole pallet of pavers is really something to avoid if possible. I understand that you had no other choice, though.

 

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Dave-1
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Re: How to lay paving on my patio?

Afternoon @lakiita 

When I have that "dread" feeling over a project I break it down into smaller sections and then smaller ones again (write a list even). They eventually get to a point where its like climbing a ladder, do this part first (first rung) then the next can follow.

 

With the moving of the pavers how about this guy gorilla carts 115l poly dump cart I call it "The little trolly that could" as seriously it has trundled over uneven surfaces, wet sticky clay with rocks, pavers (oh yeah) even my drop saw in it :smile: Without a problem! 

 

I get tendinitis in my arm so a wheelbarrow and shifting things became a problem, this little guy just keeps on keeping on!

 

I cant wit until you start screeding and realise how easy it is. Best bit your "resources" can be reused! Its not like a piece of timber that you chop and its too short. Pavers and sand I love working with as I know down the track they are reusable!

 

Dave

Re: How to lay paving on my patio?

Oh that cart is great but I thought  maybe something like this??? https://www.bunnings.com.au/saxon-250kg-capacity-p-handle-trolley-with-pneumatic-tyres_p0336004 ??? 

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