How to Lay Rubber Pavers

Proper base preparation ensures that the pavers remain in place. All grass, plants, rocks and sticks should be cleared from the site. It is necessary to ensure the pavers stay in place. You can clear the area with a flat shovel. Use an oriental rake to level and lightly tamper the soil.

When the base is ready, you can install the rubber pavers. First, use a speed square and chalk to mark 90-degree corners on the edges. This will ensure that the shape comes out correctly. The pavers should be laid close with no spaces in between. To compact the pavers, use a dead blow hammer and interlock them in a jigsaw fashion. 

To prevent pavers from moving, place perimeter restraints on all available edges. Landscape edging, either plastic or metal, can also be used to hold its position. Other useful items include bricks or concrete pavers cut and placed on their long edges for restraints.

Use a push broom to sweep fine silica sand into the small gaps between the pavers. Do this over the area several times while letting the sand settle further into the voids. Rinse the pavers with water, but do not get any of the sand wet, as this helps settle the sand.

Let the freshly set rubber pavers settle. Sand may need to be added in areas where they have shifted or settled. Use the hammer to settle and fix any areas that seem uneven. Proper drainage can only be achieved when the pavers are evenly set. Now you know how to install rubber pavers on dirt. Get ready to walk, jog or skateboard on the new rubber paver surface you have just built.