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Using Paving Materials For Landscaping
Patios, walkways and other paved
surfaces add interest and appeal to a
home landscape To endure condi­
tions outdoors these surfaces must
withstand the extremes of weather
To meet that requirement there are
no better pav ing materials than brick,
stone, concrete, wood and asphalt.
The creative use of these durable
surfaces integrates a home with its
garden for natural harmony.
Paved surfaces around your house
do more than provide secure footing.
They define landscape boundaries
and create the exterior floorplan of
your house. Walkways lead visitors
to your front and back doors and
point out the way to a garden or shed.
A driveway outlines the parking area
while it directs traffic to the garage.
A lovely green lawn needs water­
ing, fertilizing and mowing on a reg­
ular basis and a healthy garden re­
quires a routine of weeding and nur­
turing. For anyone interested in a no
or low maintenance home landscape,
paved surfaces are a viable option.
There is a wide variety of paving
materials to choose from and it is a
good idea to look to the sty le of your
house for guidance. For example, a
brick patio attached to a stately colo­
nial complements the architecture
whilea less formal winding stone walk­
ral drainage o f the roof run off water
way is well suited for a cape cod.
This keeps the basement dry.
When paving large areas the cost
By combining different paving
of the material is a factor Brick and
surfaces you can create a dramatic
stone are attractive materials but are
landscape.
relatively expensive when compared
Large paving units such as brick
to bark chips, gravel or asphalt.
or stone arranged in a design with
How the material is installed is
visible joints can be set in cement,
another con* ¡deration Materials like
sand or fine gravel and stones.
wood rounds are light and easy to
One of the most popular methods
place and replace. Even though they
is to set brick or stone in a dry mortar
are heavy bricks can be moved indi­
base. Working with dry mortar is
vidually or in small amounts and set
easier than wet mortar because you
easily in a bed of sand.
can take your time arranging the pav­
The preparation of the ground or
ers without worrying about the mor­
‘bed’ for laying any type of paving
tar setting up. A light wetting and
materials is the most important ele­
ground moisture will cause the mor­
ment of a successful paving project.
tar to eventually harden into a very
No matter what material you choose
solid walk.
to use, the walk, patio or garden
A less permanent but easier meth­
border will be only as good as the
od is to lay pavers on a sand base with
foundation it is laid on.
loose sand filling in all the joints. The
Sand or gravel are the easiest to
advantage to this technique is that the
use material for constructing a sub­
pavers can be repositioned.
base because they level easily and
For best results use two or three
provide a smooth compacted sur­
elements, any more results in a hodge­
face.
podge effect. It is better for a design
For a long lasting surface the ma­
to incorporate a large spread of two
terial should be laid on a slightly
materials than cut up an area with
pitched base that provides proper
patches of small dissimilar patterns
drainage. When a paved surface runs
and materials.
alongside a building it should be
Look at your house for inspiration
sloped away from it so there is natu­
when choosing paving materials to
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Children can embark on a new
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Inexpensive and easy to hang, wall
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Most wall murals can be trimmed
to fit any size wall and can wrap
around a comer. A flush door can be
covered to match the wall.
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Metal siding such as aluminum or
steel is touted as being maintenance
free, ie, 'never' needing painting.
Aluminum siding o f itself is corro­
sion-free, but the paint coating will
degrade in time. Aluminum siding
finish is usually warranted for 20
years or more, but the day will come
when the siding will need repainting.
Most premium-quality acry lic la­
tex house paints are also recommend­
ed for use on aluminum siding: Check
the label to be sure before selecting
any particular product. Pittsburgh
Paint, for example, not only recom­
mends their exterior latex for use on
aluminum, they also offer a full range
o f original siding colors, so you can
repaint the siding in the exact same
The most common paving ma­
terials o f choice are brick, stone
and precast concrete pavers, slabs
or blocks. All o f these are avail­
able in a wide variety o f shapes,
sizes and price ranges.
B ricks: Paving bricks also
known as pavers’ are different from
common building bricks because
they are denser and harder. They
are designed to resist crushing and
for extra low water absorption.
Bricks are made in increments of 4
inches, basically they measure 4
inches wide by 8 inches long. They
can be laid dry in a bed o f sand or in
a base of mortar.
There are several patterns you
can follow to lay out a design of
bricks. Some of the most popular
are the basketweave, herringbone
and running bond. To add interest
to the design use a combination of
these patterns, one around the edge
to outline the area and another pat­
tern in the field. A visit to a brick
yard with display panels of various
patterns will give you an idea of
your choices.
Paving Stones: These come in
all shapes and sizes and offer the
added dimensions o f color and tex­
ture. Since it is found everywhere
natural stone paving tends to blend
well in an informal home landscape.
In most parts of the country you
have a wide selection o f stone to
choose from. Slate, bluestone and
sandstone are ideal choices for steps
and walkways because they are
dense and durable.
Stone is heavy and expensive to
transport so some varieties are only
available locally.
Paving stones are irregular in
size and shape so they require more
effort to lay than bfick Granite and
other stone blocks are uniform in
size and are ahother good choice.
Concrete: Concrete is one o f the
color as the original, if you wish.
First use a cleaner, such as
DEKWOOD, to clean away dulled
and chalked paint from the siding.
Follow label directions for applica­
tion ofthe cleaner. The result may be
a dull but clean siding finish.
If the siding is clean but dull, and
the old paint film is intact, try
ciearcoating the aluminum siding.
I tried this technique on my own
aluminum siding and the results were
remarkable. At worst, the clear coat
will make a good base coat for apply­
ing a new coat o f paint.
If only paint will renew your sid-
, ing, use any major brand of acrylic
latex paint, applied as per label in­
structions
most versatile paving materials be­
cause it can be poured into any
shape. It can be cast in place with a I
variety of aggregates in intricate i
patterns and textural effects and
colored to match most settings. It is
available in precast blocks, pavers
and slabs which come in many siz­
es, shapes and colors.
Lumber: Woods like cedar, cy-1
press and redwood are naturally re­
sistant to rot and are practical and
attractive paving materials Other
species can be preserved or treated I
chemically to make them resist de­
cay. Railroad ties, pilings and pres­
sure-treated wood are also good I
choices for outdoor surfaces.
Wood planks or rounds which
are slices o f large logs can be used
alone or combined with other mate-1
rials like stones to create an inter­
esting paving surface. Pressure treat­
ed wood makes an ideal border to
contain loose paving materials like
stone, gravel or bark chips or as an
edger for bricks or concrete.
Asphalt: Asphalt is used prima­
rily for driveways because it is a
functional inexpensive paving sur-l
face that is easy to maintain. When i
used for walks it requires a border
material.
Gravel: Gravel isa loose natural ]
paving material in the form of peb­
bles and crushed stone of varying
shapes and sizes. Gravel looks best
when used with an edging material
like wood or brick that contains it in |
place.
Shredded bark: This material is I
inexpensive and well suited for an
informal walkway or path. It is a I
soft loose material that requires af
retaining edge to keep it from spread­
ing. It is a good choice for the areal
around the kid’s swing set or barbe-1
cue grill. Shredded bark needs oc­
casional replenishment because itf
will decompose over time.
Decorative Painting Tips
Using paint to decorate a room
or furniture has never been so pop­
ular, probably because it’s never
been easier. Even the not-so-artis-
tic do-it-yourselfer can create paint
finishes and glazes that rival the
professionals. All it takes is a little
imagination and some paint totrans-
form Plain Jane walls into an inter­
esting and appealing accent. A
piece of discarded furniture can
become the focal point of a room
with a little creative painting.
For an interesting effect on paint­
ed surfaces try sponging or ragging
them with a topcoat of paint. The
techniques are good cover ups be­
cause they give a surface depth and
dimension and distract the eye from
imperfections. Use a tone on tone
effect by top coating a color with a
lighter or darker shade that blends
with it. For example, on pale pink
wall choose a more intense shade of
coral or rose to deepen the color.
Cover a dark color with a lighter
shade to brighten it. For these glaz­
ing techniques use latex paint be­
cause it’s easy to work with and
clean up afterwards. Before you try
these special effects experiment on
paper and practice creating the ef­
fects you like best.
Start with a clean painted surface
and apply the glaze coat to one area
at a time which helps keep the pat­
tern uniform. If you are working on
a piece offumiture glaze one leg or
drawer front at a time, if it’s a wall,
work on a 4 ft. wide section from top
bottom.
To produce a stippled effect ap­
ply the paint with applicators made
of small pieces of sponge. The
random holes in the sponge create
an interesting relief-like pattern.
Pourthe paint inaflat open contain­
er i.e. a Styrofoam food tray. Dab
the sponge applicator in the paint
and squeeze it out to remove excess.
Then push the sponge pattern on the
surface.
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Best Advise:
• Don't be tempting to use sal­
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expensive than new bricks but will
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used outdoors. Used bricks may also
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• Use light-colored paving mate­
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