There are several steps to installing patio pavers. They come in many different shapes and sizes. Patterns can range from simple to very complex but the installation basics are typically the same regardless.
First you prepare a gravel base layer then paver sand on top. Level everything off, include border edges and lay your pavers. Use a Plate Compactor or Tamper to pack it all tight. Followed by Polymeric topper sand (which hardens) in the joints at the end to lock it all together nicely.
First you prepare a gravel base layer then paver sand on top. Level everything off, include border edges and lay your pavers. Use a Plate Compactor or Tamper to pack it all tight. Followed by Polymeric topper sand (which hardens) in the joints at the end to lock it all together nicely.
Brick Paver Costs Brick pavers generally cost 50 cents or more per brick or between $3 and $15 per square foot, but expect higher prices if you choose unusual sizes, rare colors or odd shapes. Some price quotes for brick pavers include:
Clay bricks are superior to concrete stones with longer lasting colors, less maintenance longer brick life and eco-friendly options. On the other hand, concrete stones are less expensive. You have to decide whether you want to spend less or save money on replacement and repair costs over time.
Let's say that your brick paver patio is going to be 100 square feet in size. In addition to the bricks themselves, you'll need crushed gravel, landscaping fabric and tamping equipment. Including the cost of the bricks, this will generally cost between $12 and $22 per square foot of patio space.
Cost to Install Brick Paver Patio Depending on the types of bricks you choose, you could pay anywhere between $1,000 and $2,000 for a brick paver patio when it’s installed by a brick contractor. There are a few key elements to consider when budgeting for this installation.
Patio Size The bigger the patio, the more money you will spend on bricks. Ask yourself what the patio will be used for. Before making a final decision on patio size, it's best to calculate the square footage of your potential patio space and cross-check it with the price of your preferred paving bricks.
Labor
Professional labor costs can run about $70 per hour for brick paver installation and any additional preparatory work.
- Red brick pavers: $0.50 - $5 per brick
- Gray brick pavers: $0.50 - $10 per brick
- Dry laid brick paver patio: $18 per sq. ft.
- Clay bricks: $300 - $700 per pallet (i.e. 56 sq. ft.)
Clay bricks are superior to concrete stones with longer lasting colors, less maintenance longer brick life and eco-friendly options. On the other hand, concrete stones are less expensive. You have to decide whether you want to spend less or save money on replacement and repair costs over time.
Let's say that your brick paver patio is going to be 100 square feet in size. In addition to the bricks themselves, you'll need crushed gravel, landscaping fabric and tamping equipment. Including the cost of the bricks, this will generally cost between $12 and $22 per square foot of patio space.
Cost to Install Brick Paver Patio Depending on the types of bricks you choose, you could pay anywhere between $1,000 and $2,000 for a brick paver patio when it’s installed by a brick contractor. There are a few key elements to consider when budgeting for this installation.
Patio Size The bigger the patio, the more money you will spend on bricks. Ask yourself what the patio will be used for. Before making a final decision on patio size, it's best to calculate the square footage of your potential patio space and cross-check it with the price of your preferred paving bricks.
Labor
Professional labor costs can run about $70 per hour for brick paver installation and any additional preparatory work.
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