How Do You Replace Patio Stones, Tiles And Pavers?
First, let’s sort out a few terms: Any piece used to pave a patio or walkway can be called a paver, though sometimes the word is used specifically for small concrete or (more traditionally) granite paving blocks. As for stones, we’re talking here mostly about flagstones, which are about 2 inches (5 cm) thick and irregular in shape. Tiles come in square or other geometric shapes, and they’re usually thinner than flagstones or pavers. Whatever type of surface you have–and whatever you call it–how you repair it will be most determined by whether it is set in mortar or is simply resting on a sand base. Wearing work gloves, remove damaged or displaced pavers with an old screwdriver or a pry bar. Spray water on the exposed sand base. Tamp down the sand with a tamping tool. Add a thin layer of fine sand, water lightly and tamp again until the sand layer is very slightly above the bottoms of the other pavers. Beginning in a corner of the open space, install one of the pavers. Tap on top of t
