The more irregular the surface, the more pavers need cutting at the edges. The planner shows stone by stone where cuts happen. The optimizer then reduces them by changing the joint width or the area size slightly.
What the planner shows
- Cuts stone by stone, not just a flat percentage.
- The joint width that leaves the fewest cuts.
- How much a few millimetres of area change reduce the cut count.
How to start
- Draw your surface and pick paver and pattern.
- The shopping list shows how many pavers stay whole and how many get cut.
- Open the optimizer and apply the option with the fewest cuts.
FAQ
How much waste is normal?
On rectangular surfaces with a suitable pattern, often only 3 to 5%. Angled edges or herringbone can push it to 10 to 15%. The planner shows the exact cut count for your surface.
Is the optimizer worth it?
Usually. Changing the joint by 1 to 2 mm, or the area by a few millimetres, can halve the cuts without anyone noticing the difference.