DIY paver patio material guides

Estimate paver base for a 10x10 patio, including cubic yards, tons, bag count, and cost for 4 inch and 6 inch base depths.

Estimate aggregate base for a 12x12 paver patio, including cubic yards, tons, bag count, and 4 inch vs 6 inch depth.

Compare 4 inch and 6 inch paver base depths for patios, walkways, freeze-thaw climates, poor soil, and heavier use.

Calculate paver base bag count from patio size, base depth, bag volume, and waste allowance.

Convert paver base cubic yards to tons using aggregate density, with examples for common patio sizes.

Estimate bedding sand under pavers using project area, 1 inch sand depth, bag count, and cubic yards.

Understand the difference between bedding sand under pavers and polymeric sand in paver joints.

Estimate polymeric sand bags for a 12x12 patio using paver size, joint width, joint depth, and bag coverage.

Build a complete DIY paver patio material list with aggregate base, bedding sand, pavers, polymeric sand, edging, and cost.

Estimate paver patio cost per square foot by separating pavers, base, sand, edging, polymeric sand, and labor.