Pavers

Before your next paver installation

Building a paver patio or walkway is a simple way to make your landscape more inviting and define an outdoor living space.

Design a patio large enough to accommodate the furnishings you want. For example, if you plan to have meals on your patio, you need enough space to comfortably use a dining set. Add room for any other furnishings you want on your patio, such as additional furniture, planters or a fire pit. If you're creating a walkway, the standard width is 36 inches, but 48 inches allows two people to comfortably walk side-by-side. A wheelchair needs a walkway that's at least 36 inches wide with a 60-inch-wide turnaround area.

Once you decide the size, shape and design of your patio or walkway, estimate the amount of materials you need. The examples below are estimates for a rectangular patio  measuring 12 by 8 feet. Use the examples as guides and adjust them to fit your project. Your material needs may vary  depending on your specific design.