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That spectrum of design options also comes with a wide cost spectrum: For a 120 square foot space, the average cost for paver installation ranges from $1,300 to $1,700.

- Paver installation involves more prep than poured concrete, starting with excavation, followed by laying a substantial base - usually gravel. Next comes a ¾-inch layer of bedding sand.

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Interlocking concrete pavers make it possible for even first-time do-it-yourselfers to install patios and walkways. Concrete is more malleable than brick or stone, so it’s easier to cut and fit.

Install the edging: Place paver restraints or plastic edging to hold the paving stones in place. If you’ve built a paver walkway to your patio, this will need edging as well.

The right installation contractor will use Sandlock, known as epoxy sand, which locks in pavers, and prohibits weeds from growing through the joints. There are many jobs where pavers are not laid ...