The key to a smooth, strong driveway made with concrete pavers is the compacted gravel base under the pavers. ... but the crushed gravel under the pavers also needs to be well compacted.

The key to a smooth, strong driveway made with concrete pavers is the compacted gravel base under the pavers. ... but the crushed gravel under the pavers also needs to be well compacted.

The key to a smooth, strong driveway made with concrete pavers is the compacted gravel base under the pavers. ... but the crushed gravel under the pavers also needs to be well compacted.

Precast pavers that have to support the weight of cars, trucks and the like need a deep compacted base of crushed gravel. Compacted concrete sand is then placed on top of this.

Prepare the paver base. Add 5/8-inch minus gravel sub-base and level to ¼-inch slope away from house. Place pavers. Install pavers in your chosen pattern over a 1-inch sand base, ...