Do You Wet Paver Base

Use a garden hose to lightly wet the paver base to make it more solid. Save time when you’re working with a large area by using a plate compactor, a machine that compresses gravel and different kinds of soils.

Should I wet paver base before compacting?

It will vary by situation. Try and wait for the ground to dry if it is a little wet before compacting, but if its unavoidable, add a small amount of large gravel to help bind the wet surface and continue compacting.

Should I wet paver sand?

When you wet this sand, it activates the polymers, which harden the different components, effectively locking pavers in place. Once hardened, the alloy won’t wash away easily with heavy rain or water from a hose. Meaning you won’t have to worry about replacing sand frequently to keep its joints filled.