STEP 1.
Digout topsoil to 120mm. Install PREMIER-BASE-COURSE and rake out.

STEP 2.
Compact base course to 60mm thick using feet or preferably plate compactor.

STEP 3.
Check levels with a tape measure. Your base course should be approx 60mm below the finished level of your paving.

STEP 4.
Check levels with a spirit level.

STEP 5.
Mix bagged MORTAR-MIX with water to toothpaste consistency (in a wheelbarrow or mixer) or mix PREMIER-WASHED-SAND with cement, water and plasticiser – sand and cement can be ordered from PREMIER.

STEP 6.
Trowel 5 spots of mortar mix onto the base course. Then lay a strip of mortar where the next joint will be.

STEP 7.
the spots (the mortar should squash down and spread out to 20mm thick. Use a sponge to wet the back of each paver before you lay.

STEP 8.
Gently tap the paver down to desired level with a rubber mallet. Joints should be approx 10mm wide at top of the paver.
DO NOT BUTT HARD TOGETHER.

STEP 9.
Check levels across pavers continuously and tap down if needed.

STEP 10.
You should end up with approx 40mm paver, 20mm mortar, 60mm base. When all pavers are laid –
DO NOT WALK ON FOR 24 HOURS.

STEP 11.
Wet the surface of the pavers and pour on the PREMIER P30. Wet the grout thoroughly and sweep into the joints. Only grout 4-5m2 at a time. Ensure the grout is a wet slurry!

STEP 12.
Sweep off the remainder of the grout 45 degree to the grout lines.

STEP 13.
Only seal if required. Hire a professional! PAVERS MUST BE 100% DRY BEFORE SEALING.

STEP 1 . SITE PREPARATION AND EXCAVATION
Dig out the area behind where your wall will go to allow for drainage and back fill. Then dig a trench 500mm wide and 200mm deep along the line of your walls planned base.

STEP 2 . PREPARE A LEVEL BASE
Compact the soil in the base of your trench. Then fill trench with PREMIER-BASE-COURSE or similar and compact evenly. Check with a string line and spirit level to ensure your wall will be built on a solid, level base.

STEP 3 . INSTALL THE FIRST LAYER
You must ensure the first layer is perfectly level. Place the blocks onto the base and tap with rubber mallet. As you lay the first layer – check that it is level from side to side and back to back. Check the back of the first layer with string line. On a sloping site, step the trench in 100mm increments to ensure blocks remain level. Always start laying your wall from the lowest point and work uphill.

STEP 4 . DRAINAGE
If your wall is going to be 3 layers or more high, then place a “punched”drainage coil behind the first layer of blocks. Extend the coil away from the wall and connect to the nearest silt trap. Cover the coil with drainage aggregate.

STEP 5 . STACKING AND BACKFILLING
Brush the first course clean and place the second course in a stretcher bond pattern. Ensure the nibs of the upper block engages with the back of the bottom block to prevent movement. As each layer is finished, place drainage aggregate and backfill behind the wall and compact the back fill every 2 courses. Continue until finished height is achieved. Then place capping stones on the wall to finish off. (These can be glued down with construction adhesive if you desire)

STEP 1.
For light pedestrian use on the well-consolidated ground, excavate the depth of the pavers plus 50mm for the PREMIER-BASE-COURSE layer. For heavy garden equipment, vehicle traffic, hard standing or poor ground – a sub-base of 150 – 200mm depth is required. The sub-base should be well compacted and consist GAP-20 or similar (not larger than 25mm aggregate). Provide a fall of 10 – 15mm over every 1 metre to allow for water runoff. The falls should be away from the house or walls unless linear surface drainage channels are used. Building regulations require paving to be a minimum height below the floor level. Check your local building regulations for this information.

STEP 2.
Any area of pavers must be surrounded by a firm edge restraint to stop the blocks and sand from moving sideways. New and existing walls, kerbs or the pavers themselves laid on a suitable concrete bed can all be used to serve this purpose. Any concrete used to fix edge restraints must be allowed time to cure and gain strength before any vibration is commenced.

STEP 3.
After sub-base excavation and fill (if required) screed out PREMIER-BASECOURSE on top of the sub-base within the restrained area to an approximate depth of 65mm. Then compact with a plate compactor (obtained from your local hire shop). Then spread PREMIER-WASHED-SAND over at approx 5-10mm thickness and screed off to give a firmly compacted thickness of 50mm. One tonne of PREMIER-BASECOURSE covers approximately 8m2.

STEP 4.
Individual pavers are then simply placed onto the sand bed and according to the pattern, laying progress from a corner or long edge and should proceed along one laying face until work is finalised. Pavers from several packs should be well mixed to enhance colour blending.

STEP 5.
Cutting of pavers may be required to fill gaps between edge restraints. This may be done using a hammer and bolster chisel. If a lot of cutting is necessary, a mechanical block splitter or power cutter can be hired.

STEP 6.
With a stiff broom, thoroughly brush a quality joint sand over the pavers to fill the joints before compacting. For smaller areas use a rubber mallet to compact. For larger areas use a plate compactor. Carpet may be required when compacting these pavers to help prevent them from cracking. Keep sweeping PREMIER-SWEEP-IN-GROUT in until all joints are topped up. Sweep in thoroughly to avoid staining during spraying. Then spray a fine mist of water over the area to help set the grout. ONLY USE SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER.

STEP 7.
To maintain a just laid look, you can seal your pavers using either PREMIER-SEALER product of your choice. Talk to your local PREMIER distributor about PREMIER-SEALER for your pavers. Unsealed paving will weather naturally making colours appear less intense.

STEP 8.
Step back – relax and enjoy the finished result.

Why use block paving?

• Beautiful
• Practical
• Incredibly durable
• Can make the house easier to sell

Remember the cost of the paving is only a small proportion of the total cost when you have your driveway professionally installed

Make it special and unique

• Circles
• Octants
• Feature-banding
• Security posts
• Lighting

WHAT SHOULD I CHOOSE?

Flagstones are ideal for: Patios • Terraces • Paths

They can look beautiful indoors too: Conservatories • Hallways • Kitchens

WHAT ELSE IS AVAILABLE?

Premier can make your garden as individual as your are!
TRY: • Circles • Octants • Decorative edgings • Bands of colour

IS IT EXPENSIVE?

The Premier range is the widest available, so you’re sure to find something that’s just right for you – and your budget. Generally, the majority of the costs involved are in site preparation and installation which will be a constant whatever product range you choose, so if your perfect paving is slightly more expensive, the cost of the project increases by only a modest amount

• Privacy and shielding
• Barbecues for entertaining
• Raised beds for planting
• Ponds for tranquillity
• Brick walls give a traditional look
• Not all walls need mortar

Gardens

• Learn where the sun goes so you can site your patio and plants to best advantage
• Your lifestyle can influence your design
• A level garden makes a patio easy to lay
• Sloped gardens let you create interesting step features and terraces
• The sizes and laying patterns of the paving dictate whether the final look is formal or random
• Explore texture, colour and pattern to lend character to your garden or driveway and to suit y our home.
• Circles, Octants, Walling, Edgings, Water Features,
• Stepping Stones, Paths and Lighting can all enhance your design
• Decorative aggregates are effective mulches in borders and can add interesting textures

Driveways

• Use colours that complement, or contrast with the surrounds
• Choose the right materials: Block paving is perfect for driveways (garden paving products in this brochure are not suitable)
• Remember the drainage! Kerb blocks will help keep your driveway free of puddles
• Circles, Octants, Walling, Edging and Lighting can all enhance your design

1. INSPIRATION! Select pavers that match internal floor coverings to ensure the transition from indoor-out is subtle and blends with your decoration style.
2. STYLE! Choose your style or landscape e.g: Formal with straight lines or informal with curving lines. Do you prefer an NZ native look? English formal look? Tropical look? – use your books and magazines for ideas.
3. ESSENTIAL FEATURES! Driveway, patio, paths, clothesline. When designing, consider things like: views, shade, access, sunshine, wind, slopes, drainage, security and privacy.
4. EXTRA FEATURES CONSIDER THINGS LIKE vegetable garden, fruit trees, irrigation, garden lighting, BBQ area, pool, garden shed, compost bins, children’s playground, pets, raised planters, walls, pergolas, outdoor fire, water features, etc.
5. SITE PLAN! Using a pencil on the grid provided, carefully draw a site plan of y our property showing all existing features that you want to keep e.g. house, garage, trees, etc. Use a scale of 1:100 e.g. each square on the grid = 1m².
6. IDENTIFY! IDENTIFY AND MARK THESE 6 AREAS ON YOUR PLAN: 1. Entrance way 2. Driveway 3. Parking 4. Patio 5. Service area (clothesline/bins) 6. Lawn areas.

7. DESIGN! This may take a while and you won’t get it the right first time – so please be patient! Make sure you have an eraser handy! Design in the essential features first e.g: 1. Driveway 2. Patio and Paths 3. Walls and fences 4. Clothesline area – and then design in your gardens, trees and lawn areas. Lastly, add in any extra features you want.
8. ACTION LIST! From your plan – create an installation action list in order of priority. In order to successfully complete your project – you must install all hardscape (pavers etc) products first and softscape (gardens etc) last. This is because the hardscape products provide the “skeleton” of your landscape and the softscape provides the “flesh”.
9. INSTALL! This is the really exciting part! Order your PREMIER products from your local DIY store or call us on 0800 22 22 98 to organize the delivery for you. You can DIY or choose a Premier approved installer to do the work for you.
10. ENJOY! Pop the champagne, relax and enjoy your beautiful landscape.