[edfiero1]

I'm doing a brick paver sidewalk.
Stone is down and compacted nicely. Now ready for the inch of sand.

Question. The paver edging I'm using is only 1.6 inches high. It seems like if I put the sand 'inside' the edging, having only .6 inch to remaining above the sand is not sufficient for hold a big 2+ inch thick brick paver.

Here is the edging I'm using:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PG44OFC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Does anyone have experience with putting the edging on top of the sand to maximize the amount of the edging in contact with the paver?

 

[u2slow]

All I do for edging is use PT lumber. That's how I did my hot-tub pad.

 

[dj3]

When Pavers started to become popular, I learned how to use cement-sand mix as an edger. It was cheap and effective.
Later they starting with metal edgers, composite edging and even h/d landscape edging - all much more expensive.
Your budget, your choice. If you choose mortar, you will have to learn how to mic nad lay it in a way it's concealed.

 

[Colbyt]

You put down your compacted rock base and then level with .5" or less of sand. That molding if you choose to use it goes on top of the base which should be slightly wider than the walk you plan to build.


Pavers over just sand is doomed to failure. Read and follow the MFG guidelines.

 

[edfiero1]

Pavers over just sand is doomed to failure. Read and follow the MFG guidelines.

Please check my original post. The crushed stone base is already down and compacted. The question is about placing the boarder edging on top of sand vs putting the edging directly on the stone base and put the sand between the edging.

When sand is placed between the edging this is leaving a very small amount of material for holding the pavers. Thus I am inquiring about an alternate method to allow more of the edging to be exposed and grabbing the paver.

 

[ron45]

According to the link you posted.

 

[Colbyt]

The edging by design only comes about half way up the pavers so you don't see it.


An inch of sand is way to much for a secure base.


The edging usually goes down after the pavers unless you want to cut every one on the last course.


The plastic stuff bends better than the metal to meet irregular edges.


Never used the edging but watched others. They make sure the sand is removed or very thin before nailing it into place. Sand is worthless as a foundation.

 

[OttawaGuy]

I bought aluminum edging and will post a picture when I get them installed.

 

[3onthetree]

Pavers over just sand is doomed to failure. Read and follow the MFG guidelines.

An inch of sand is way to much for a secure base.

Sand is worthless as a foundation.

Manufacturers of interlocking pavers require a 1" bed of sand for walkways/patios. You can substitute 1/4" clean chipped gravel for the bedding course over the larger size base course, but it is harder to install pavers on.

The important edging details are that it is a must have, and that you have an extension of the base gravel for the edging to spike into.