Frequently Asked Questions
How much sand for a 12x16 ft paver patio?
At 1-inch depth: 12 x 16 x (1/12) = 16 cu ft = 0.59 cu yd = 0.8 tons = 32 bags of 60-lb sand.
What type of sand should I use for paver bedding?
Use coarse concrete sand (ASTM C-33). Avoid mason sand, play sand, or any fine-grained sand which migrates under load.
How deep should paver bedding sand be?
1 inch after compaction is the ICPI standard. Do not exceed 1.5 inches. More sand does not improve stability and causes settling.
How many bags of sand to fill paver joints?
Polymeric joint sand covers about 50-75 sq ft per 50-lb bag depending on paver size and joint width. This calculator covers bedding sand only.
Do I need polymeric sand in the joints?
Polymeric sand is strongly recommended for paver joints. It hardens to prevent ant intrusion, weed seeds from germinating between pavers, and joint sand from washing away in rain. Calculate joint sand separately - this calculator covers bedding sand only.
How thick should the gravel base be?
ICPI recommends 4-6 inches of compacted gravel base for residential pedestrian areas, 6-8 inches for driveways. The gravel base provides drainage and structural support. The sand layer is for leveling only, not structure.
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