More than just pavers

Once you add up pavers, base, sand and edging, a patio list gets confusing fast. Here is what goes into a typical paver patio so you are not guessing at the supply yard. All figures are planning estimates; confirm final quantities for your products and site.

Pavers: area plus a cut allowance

Measure length × width for square feet; break odd shapes into rectangles and add them up. Many projects add roughly 10% for cuts and waste, and more for curves, angles or a fire-pit cutout. For a 300 sq ft patio, that suggests ordering around 330–345 sq ft. Coverage varies by product and pattern, so check the product’s figures or ask the team.

The common mistake is ordering the exact square footage and running short near the end, which stalls the project while you wait for more.

Base and bedding sand

A paver patio sits on a compacted aggregate base. Its depth depends on soil, use and manufacturer guidance, so confirm it with your installer or the product instructions. To estimate volume: square feet × depth in feet ÷ 27 = cubic yards. A 300 sq ft base at 6 inches (0.5 ft) is about 5.6 cubic yards.

A bedding layer goes on top; at 1 inch deep, 300 sq ft works out to a little under one cubic yard. Ordering a sensible margin avoids an uneven bed from coming up short.

Edging and joint sand

Without edge restraint, pavers can creep outward over time. Measure every exposed edge that is not against a foundation or wall, then add a margin. A 15 × 20 ft patio against the house has three open sides: 50 linear feet, about 55 with a buffer. Walls or caps can act as restraint where they meet the paver field.

Polymeric joint sand is swept into the joints after laying to help lock pavers and resist weeds. Coverage per bag depends on the product and joint width, so check the bag.

Let the team check your numbers

You can run these numbers yourself, or bring rough measurements and the team can help work out what you need and prepare a quote. Visit the showroom at 9125 State Route 48 in Dayton, call (937) 885-1948 or email office@patio-supply.com. We are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.