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How to Lay an Asphalt Path
How to Lay an Asphalt Path. Looking to save money by delivering and laying your own asphalt path? If so, it is very easy to do with the right tools and proper preparation of the site.
Looking to save money by delivering and laying your own asphalt path? If so, it is very easy to do with the right tools and proper preparation of the site.
Things You'll Need
Rake
Assistant to help with lifting
Gravel
Asphalt
Colored chips (optional)
Choose where you want to lay your asphalt path.
Measure the dimensions of your path and stake it out with string.
Take the measurements to your local home improvement store and ask the clerk to calculate how much asphalt and gravel you will need. Asphalt comes in black, brown, gray, brick and other colors, so decide what you want before visiting the store.
Pour 2 or 3 inches of gravel on top of the foundation for the path. The foundation should be free of debris or plant material and should be tamped down before installation of the path.
Rake the gravel until it is evenly spread.
Open your bags of asphalt and pour it on top of the gravel bed.
Heat the head of the rake over a low flame. This will make the raking process easier.
Rake out the asphalt across the entire path.
Sprinkle colored chips onto the asphalt if you would like to break up the solid color.
Roll the path for compaction. Allow it 48 to 72 hours to settle before using it.
