Installing Pavers You have chosen your pavers Tampa selection and now you are waiting for the truck to arrive and drop off your purchase.  During this time, you may be toying with the idea of doing the installation job yourself.  Read below as we discuss how you can do so successfully – and why it is often a great option to have your pavers expertly installed. The do-it-yourself method – If you are looking forward to a beautifully paved driveway, you have a good amount of work ahead of you.  The existing driveway must be completely cleared and covered with crushed aggregate.  The labor isn’t even the most intense part of the process.  Your next step is to make sure the aggregate is level.  If it is not, you will have a driveway with dips and furrows, and the faults will be readily apparent.  The do-it-yourself method makes more sense for small walkways. Hire an expert installation crew – If you have purchased quality pavers, a good installation crew will install them quickly.  When those pallets arrive at your doorstep, check for broken pavers.  If too many seem to be faulty, go ahead and call the seller.  It is never a good idea to run out of usable pavers while an installation team is on the job.  That means they will have to come back the next day, and that’s inconvenient for them and perhaps more pricey for you. If you are a jack of all trades who’s looking to install pavers, we wish you luck.  Whether you enlist the help of experts or go it alone, you will find a quality selection at Gulf Tile & Creations.  Visit one of our nine showrooms today to browse an extensive selection, or give us a call at  (866) 766-0217.