If you want to use pavers to build a patio, you'll probably hear the advice that laying pavers over dirt is a mistake. It's true — you should level the ground and add sand and gravel over the ...

Once the base is level, you can start setting your brick pavers on top. After laying the course, set the level on top of the pavers and tamp them down with a rubber mallet until they are even.

According to Angi comparisons, you can expect to pay $8 to $15 per square foot to install concrete pavers. Meanwhile, brick paver installation costs about $10 to $20 per square foot, depending on ...