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How to Lay Paving Slabs
A patio can be low-maintenance but well-used outdoor space that you can actually lay yourself with a bit of hard work.

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A patio can be low-maintenance but well-used outdoor space that you can actually lay yourself with a bit of hard work.
A patio or paved outdoor area can be low-maintenance. It's also a great way to add a functional and sometimes show-stopping area to your garden. Laying it yourself should be easy right, just a few things to stick down?
Wrong. Be warned, laying a pretty patio is not all that it seems. Like any good addition to your home or garden, it needs planning and preparation. But, with everything from laying the proper sub-base to cutting the paving slabs, we have you covered. So, after reading our guide, you can get on with creating that magical outdoor area!
Like indoor flooring, laying the perfect patio comes by properly preparing the foundation. The preparation involves digging, measuring, and cutting to create a smooth ground to apply the new slabs on. If you do this ineffectively, you could lead to an uneven finish, so you cannot cheat and skip this step!
You don't have to be an expert to cut or break paving slabs. However, you do need the right tools and a little practice.
The most obvious tool for cutting paving slabs is a manual or hydraulic block splitter. You ordinarily use one to precisely cut and trim blocks and stone, granite or concrete paving slabs. They are easy to adjust to the block's size and produce very minimal dust.
With the laborious preparation done, you can lay the paving stones. First, carefully place them in the space where you cut and measured them. Then, use our step by step handy guide to apply them effectively.
Laying a successful patio is time-consuming hard work. We recommend planning and preparing well, ensuring you have the correct equipment around you. If you have everything you need before you get started, it will make everything much easier.