Overview Difficulty: Easy Est. time: 1–2 hours Materials Paving Stones Tools Work gloves Safety glasses Earplugs Dust mask Knee pads Tape measure Paving stone marker Hammer Chisel Paving stone splitter Circular saw Extension cord Demolition saw Garden hose Gasoline Tile Saw Masonry saw In most hardscape projects, you’ll need to make a few cuts so. . . Read More
Overview Difficulty: Moderate Est. time: 10–12 hours Materials Murata™ Standard Murata™ Variable ¾-0 ODOT road base gravel (or equivalent) Geogrid Filter fabric 4″ Perforated drain pipe 6” Landscape staples Wood stakes Tools Work gloves Wheelbarrow Pickaxe Shovel Concrete placer Hand broom Tamper Gas compactor Rubber mallet String line Torpedo level 24-inch level Tape measure In. . . Read More
In this article, we’ll teach you how to prepare yourself and your property for hardscape installation. Whether you’re planning to do-it-yourself or are having a contractor install your hardscape for you, the more prepared you are, the smoother the installation process will be. We’re assuming that, if you‘re reading this article, you’ve already selected your. . . Read More
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably seriously considering starting an exciting hardscape project. We hope that this article will not only answer any pressing questions that you have but will also help you feel confident about buying hardscape from Western Interlock. It’s likely that you already have a good idea of the kind of. . . Read More
Building a stone planter might look complicated, but it’s an easy weekend project that can improve the look of your yard and provide good drainage for your plants. Not to mention, there is nothing quite as satisfying as cultivating a garden in a planter built by hand. Overview Difficulty: Easy Est. time: 1–2 hours Materials. . . Read More
Have you ever wanted to look out your window at a beautiful paving stone patio, fire pit, or retaining wall? Kim’s family did, so they set out to build it themselves. Daunting? Sure. Doable? You bet. When Kim and her husband moved into their home in West Linn, OR, Kim described the backyard as a. . . Read More
You work hard to make your hardscape look just the way you want. However, you may notice that sometimes your paving stones look a bit lighter or duller than usual. Likely, you’re looking at efflorescence. Let me explain. When you boil it down, paving stones are just small blocks of concrete. The thing is, concrete. . . Read More
Overview Difficulty: Easy Est. time: 1–4 hours Materials Sealer (SB-7700, SB-8700, or SB-9000) Tools Shop broom or blower Concrete sprayer Paint filter Large squeegee Paint roller Cardboard or another overspray blocker In this DIY with WI tutorial, we’re going to show you how to seal your paving stones after installation. Sealing is an essential step. . . Read More
When choosing to install pavers on your property, there are a handful of tough decisions. How do I want my hardscape to look? Which type of pavers should I use? Small stones or large slabs? Even once you’ve answered all those questions, the toughest decision is, “Which color will look the best?” There are so. . . Read More
Want to accent your patio, retain a problem slope in your yard, contain soil, or build a fence to keep animals in or out? It sounds like you need a retaining wall. It’s easier than you think to build your retaining wall with our Murata™ retaining wall system. Keep reading to learn how. Why We. . . Read More