How to Screed Sand for Pavers: Pro Tips, Tools, Materials, and Methods

It's not hard to do, but there are a few things you need to know to screed sand for pavers the right way. In this video I'll show you the tools and materials you'll need, as well as tips on how to get the job done quickly and efficiently.
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[@ArturoMontor-dz5nf]

Nice technique masters 👌

[@ArturoMontor-dz5nf]

Nice technique sir 👌

[@landonpegg]

Thanks for this!

[@WesternInterlock]

Sure thing!

[@larryseibold4287]

good video. In my opinion, you left out or t least did not show with any emphasis the key setup step of the rails. You want to do something like placing a little sand (1/4 minus chip) down around the rails and then raise them and maybe lower then slightly with a dead blow to get your exact grade in both directions. If you are skipping this step, that would mean that you took a bunch of extra time to precisely level and slope the 3/4 minus base layer, vs just getting it flat (compacted) and close in slope.

[@user-zh4gg1zt6s]

I'm interested to learn how to lay out the interlock

[@WesternInterlock]

We have several videos about how to lay pavers and patterns. Check out the rest of our TH-cam channel.

[@pbstinebiz2459]

Thanks. So you don’t have to compress the sand? Just the base?

[@WesternInterlock]

No, the bedding layer, the sand, will compact when the stones are compacted before you sweep in the joint sand.

[@micko4824]

May I ask the pipes should place horizontal or vertical before screening?

[@WesternInterlock]

The pipe should be round or square and placed parallel to the direction you are screeding.

[@OtakuBob22]

5:12 Sasquatch the Sand Screeder.

[@WesternInterlock]

He's everywhere!

[@albertstewart2890]

So the title is "how to screed sand" then you use something totally different.....UHG!

[@WesternInterlock]

We screeded ASTM C33 Sand AND 1/4” chip to show the difference.