Pave Restoration

Step 3 – Cleaning of undamaged pavers

When cleaning undamaged pavers, Bosun advises that a piece of hardboard, or something similar, is used to scrape along the sides of the paver to remove the old grouting sand stuck to the sides. This has to be done to ensure that pavers interlock correctly when re-laid, enabling you to get the paving’s patterns in a neat, straight line which is imperative for the longevity and overall aesthetic appearance of your paving.

Step 4 – Loosening of existing paving and relaying of cleaned pavers

You will find that the existing bedding sand has hardened underneath the pavers that were removed for cleaning. Use your pick to dig into the existing bedding sand to loosen it back to its original state. Now you can screed and level the bedding, preparing it for the paving to be laid. And in case you were wondering new pavers can be laid among the undamaged old ones.

Step 5 – Straightening of lines

When all the paving has been re-laid, a straightening tool can be used to push the pavers together to straighten the lines or patterns of the pavers. A specialist tool such as the Probst Paving Alignment Bar makes the process even easier. Paving lines should be straightened before the grouting sand is placed as you will not be able to straighten the lines once the sand is in between the joints.

Step 6 – Quality check and compaction

The area can be compacted with a forward plate compactor after you have ensured that the pavers are aligned. The compaction process ensures that the pavers bed properly without any highs and lows.

Step 7 – Finishing touches – Jointing Sand & Second Compaction

Once the area has been compacted, you’ve reached the final stage of your project. An approved paving jointing sand can now be swept into the joints. Follow with more jointing sand, spread nicely over the area by compacting the paved surface again with a forward plate compactor. By doing this, you will vibrate the sand deeper into the joints and excess sand can be swept into small stockpiles for use on other areas.

Knowledge is key when it comes to the removal and repair of damaged pavers. You can keep the rest of your paving from deteriorating by acquiring the right maintenance and repair skills.