Want To Add Some Shine To Your Yard? Look No Further Than These Gorgeous Pavers

Looking to add some serious curb appeal to your home? Paver pathways are a great choice for elevating your landscape. Pavers not only complement your home's exterior but also create a sense of movement and flow. Having a clean path will help define your outdoor space, also coming in handy for leading guests to distinct areas in your yard, such as those for lounging or entertaining. But there's one essential feature for a paver design that'll really make your yard shine — adding a rain-glossy finish.

Glossy pavers alone are as elegant as they are functional. Not only does this walkway add some pizzazz to your yard, but it also provides a durable and comfortable surface for walking on (not to mention a creative way to cover a muddy pathway). When placed closer together, smooth pavers can also be wheelchair-friendly. Topping them off with a glossy finish will create that long-lasting sleek and shiny surface your neighbors will envy. So, if you're sold on this walkway design, here's how you can get the look at home.

For this modern walkway, you can use 18- to 20-inch square pavers (available at Lowe's for $6.96 each at the time of this writing). You'll also need to choose a paver base to lay them on, such as pea gravel landscape rock (you can grab a 40-pound bag of these from Amazon for $49.99). As for the glossy effect, you'll need a glossy sealer specifically for concrete or exterior surfaces (like this water sealer by Rain Guard, currently available on Amazon for $25.99). If you're not too experienced with hardscaping your yard, you can hire a landscaping team for the job.

Start by applying the sealer to each paver. Rain Guard recommends using a hand-pump garden sprayer to spray the sealer on the pavers, at least three coats for the high-gloss finish. Sealing alone improves the durability of your concrete, minimizing the effects of weather and damage like cracking, pitting, and staining. Applying a wet-look sealer on pavers also adds an extra boost to the aesthetic appeal of your concrete, helping prevent discoloration, stains, and mold. Once your sprayed pavers are completely dry, you can start laying them on the base. During installation, keep in mind the spacing between each paver. The closer together, the easier the walkway, especially for accessibility.