AZEK Pavers®
Begin by using the right equipment.
AZEK Pavers® can be cut with readily available cutting equipment. Unlike concrete, complex and expensive diamond blade masonry saws are not needed.
Jigsaw
The most versatile saw for cutting composite pavers.
- Use for complex cuts such as curves and holes
- Cut several installed pavers at the same time
- Use to finish off incomplete mitre saw cuts (e.g. cutting a larger grid with a 10" mitre saw)
Recommended Blade
- Wood cutting blade (5- to 6-tooth per inch)
- Example: Bosch T101D and T144D
10-Inch Mitre Saw
This saw can be used for almost any cut.
- Cut pavers in half or any angle (larger pavers might require two cuts)
- Cut grids (requires two cuts, larger grids requires finishing with jigsaw)
Recommended Blade
- 10-inch 24-tooth carbide tipped wood ripping blade (Teflon or other coating recommended)
- Example: Freud D1024X Diablo 10" 24-tooth ATB Ripping Saw Blade with 5/8" Arbor and Permashield Coating
- Clean any melted debris from the blade using brake cleaner or other solvent cleaner
12-Inch Mitre Saw
A less common saw but great at minimizing the number of cuts on larger pavers and grids.
- Cuts larger pavers (e.g. 4"x8") lengthwise in one cut
- Cuts larger grids (e.g. 16"x16") in two cuts without needing to finish with a jigsaw
Recommended Blade
- 12-inch 20- to 30-tooth carbide tipped wood ripping blade (10 to 20 degree positive rake angle, Teflon or other coating recommended)
- Example: Freud 12" Red Teflon Rip Blade (LM72R012)
- Example: Freud 12" Thick Stock Rip(LM71M012)
- Clean any melted debris from the blade using brake cleaner or other solvent cleaner