How To Cut Concrete Pavers

For a larger project or more accurate cuts a circular saw with a concrete blade is a good option.

How to cut concrete pavers.

Set up workhorses or preferably a work stand with adjustable sides to secure the pavers. Pavers are great alternatives to large pieces of plain concrete. Cutting pavers with a hammer and chisel a hammer and chisel works well on relatively soft pavers such as brick or concrete. Back the saw out after about 30 seconds to avoid.

But in most cases you ll have to cut them to size to. Concrete block clay and brick pavers are the easiest to cut with a splitter. It s an old fashioned technique but it s tried and true. When a splitter s operator presses down on a lever a paver.

Tips for cutting pavers. The saw blades used on concrete saws are often abrasive diamond blades with teeth. Cut the block allowing the saw and blade to do most of the work don t apply too much force. All standard cutting methods work for straight cuts but for curved cuts use a circular saw or angle grinder.

Make a full straight cut that is tangential to touching the scored line and break off the bulk of the waste. A demolition saw also known as a concrete saw is for cutting concrete masonry brick asphalt tile steel and other solid materials. Another method for cutting concrete pavers is to use a hand held power saw such as a skillsaw with a masonry blade or a cut off saw. Hydraulic splitters can be used on hard stone.

Whether they are stone brick or concrete they can be used to add visual flair to walkways patios and driveways. Score the curved cut along the top of the paver first cutting about 1 8 inch deep. The demolition saw is a highly portable saw that runs off a gasoline engine.