How To Cut Concrete Pavers

It s an old fashioned technique but it s tried and true.

How to cut concrete pavers.

The demolition saw is a highly portable saw that runs off a gasoline engine. Cutting pavers with a hammer and chisel a hammer and chisel works well on relatively soft pavers such as brick or concrete. But in most cases you ll have to cut them to size to. Power saw and concrete blade.

When a splitter s operator presses down on a lever a paver. Hydraulic splitters can be used on hard stone. For a larger project or more accurate cuts a circular saw with a concrete blade is a good option. Concrete block clay and brick pavers are the easiest to cut with a splitter.

All standard cutting methods work for straight cuts but for curved cuts use a circular saw or angle grinder. Depending on the thickness of the concrete you may have to raise the blade and cut through only a portion of the paver. Tips for cutting pavers. Pavers are great alternatives to large pieces of plain concrete.

Cut the block allowing the saw and blade to do most of the work don t apply too much force. A demolition saw also known as a concrete saw is for cutting concrete masonry brick asphalt tile steel and other solid materials. The saw blades used on concrete saws are often abrasive diamond blades with teeth. Set up workhorses or preferably a work stand with adjustable sides to secure the pavers.

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. Score the curved cut along the top of the paver first cutting about 1 8 inch deep. Back the saw out after about 30 seconds to avoid.