If you’re adding concrete pavers to your landscaping, the project will most likely require you to cut them. And if your project is small and needs just a few cuts, a hammer and chisel is the easiest way to do it. On the other hand, if you're equipped with a wet saw or a power saw with a masonry blade, you have all you need for as many pavers as you want to cut.
No matter how you decide to cut your concrete pavers, a crucial step is to wet the pavers you are cutting. Cutting dry concrete with a power tool creates a cloud of extremely harmful dust, one that is so dangerous to your health that cutting dry concrete is illegal in many places. Even if it isn’t illegal where you live, avoid ending up with lung-destroying concrete dust by wetting your pavers before cutting.
No matter the case, concrete pavers are a versatile material to use around your landscape. In this guide, we’ll walk you through some ways to use pavers around your home, and then we’ll teach you several different ways how to cut concrete pavers safely and efficiently.
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Pavers add a unique and functional touch to any landscape design. They come in an abundance of colors and shapes, making the design you choose limited only by your imagination. If you need a spark to get your design idea started, consider these ways to use pavers in your landscape plan:
Many houses have detached structures or areas set back from their home. Make a concrete paver pathway as a guide, leading you to your pergola, fire pit, or shed.
Pavers are an excellent material for a fire pit. Because they’re easy to stack, you can create a tall fire pit with a ledge for your guests to warm their feet on chilly nights. Surround the fire pit with matching pavers
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