How To Cut Concrete Pavers On A Curve

Cutting pavers by hand if you need a sharper curve or one that goes contrary to the shape of your paver or block you may need to cut your pavers.

How to cut concrete pavers on a curve.

Back the saw out after about 30 seconds to avoid overheating. Again the curve must be mapped onto the pavers and then a series of lines must be drawn also to complement it. Mark a line on your paver where the cut needs to be. 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.

Cut the block allowing the saw and blade to do most of the work don t apply too much force. Set the saw blade to cut inch deep and position the paver on a flat surface such as the ground or a sturdy board set on top a couple of sawhorses. Put on your protective eyewear and cut the pavers with the wet saw. Thanks to harbor freights labor.

Saw along the marked line on the front and on. Step 1 cut a piece of rope with your shears. For a larger project or more accurate cuts a circular saw with a concrete blade is a good option. Mark the cut and clamp the stone or paver to a stable work surface.

To cut a concave curve a considerable amount of care should be taken. Made this video as i diy d my patio last year but couldn t work out how to cheaply and simply make curved cuts in my pavers. Depending on the thickness of the concrete you may have to raise the blade and cut through only a portion of the paver. Lay the piece of rope onto the concrete and arrange it into the exact shape you want to achieve with your cut.

The hand method takes considerable practice but is a low tech way to deal with shaping pavers. Make it long enough to outline your entire curve. The shape will appear curved however when all the pavers have been set. Set up workhorses or preferably a work stand with adjustable sides to secure the pavers.