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How to Install a Patio, materials, pavers, & ideas »   Estimate materials and size of the patio

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      CommentAuthorSteve
    • CommentTimeOct 19th 2009 edited
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    Estimating materials and size of the patio is the first step and an important one. This process will get the ball rolling for the paver patio project.
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      CommentAuthorH-C
    • CommentTimeOct 31st 2009
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    Tip: figure out the area of the paver patio by square foot, have this number ready to give to a paver dealer or contractor, so they can give you or deliver the correct amount of pavers. Estimate 5-10 % more, because having more product is better than being short pavers. If you have left over materials, most dealers or home improvement stores should refund your product when you return it.
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      CommentAuthorSteve
    • CommentTimeJan 31st 2010 edited
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    Here are some common material specs:

    Paver specs:

    Holland - size 4x8
    Cobble - size 6x6, 6x9, 6x4.5, cobble circle plus more.
    Patio whole blocks - 12 x 12, 18 x 18, and 24 x 24 inches.


    Common colors for most pavers:

    solid colors - Charcoal, tan, brown, red, and gray.
    blends - Autumn, Tan and Charcoal, red and Charcoal, Brown and Tan plus many more.


    Common Patterns for pavers:

    Herringbone, many types of weaves, running bond, spanish bond, symetry, cobble circle, and cobble weaves, random pattens and more.
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      CommentAuthorH-C
    • CommentTimeAug 3rd 2010 edited
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    Estimating the materials needed and choosing the pavers you want can be a difficult process. Hopefully suppliers and Paver dealers will have the products you desire to get a start on your future patio project.

    A link below has our detailed page on the installation of a paver patio.

    How to Install a Paver Patio - Estimate materials and size of the patio

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