Diy Concrete Paver Patio

Creating a paver patio area.

Diy concrete paver patio.

Add the gravel in 2 to 3 inch layers wet it and run the plate compactor over it. Dig deep enough to allow for the base material under the pavers. We began by digging out a space in the ground to lay a border of smaller pavers creating a sort of tray. Once the patio layout is done you re ready to excavate the area.

Remember to keep the slope uniform. Our pavers are 2 1 2 thick and we want them to be level with the ground. We are diy enthusiasts not professionals remember. Follow these 10 steps on how to build a paver patio from start to finish.

Continue until you have a 6 inch base. The existing grade of our back yard sloped about 18 from our back door. Brick or concrete pavers are durable and weather resilient which makes them an ideal low maintenance material for patios and walkways. Pavers vary in thickness.

Plus building a paver patio is relatively easy when you use the proper technique. Poured concrete pavers and gravel patio step 1. Calculating area and ordering materials. I used a.

Cut 2 x 4 s to plan space. We chose to use stone patio pavers as these would be much easier to lay than pouring concrete. We live in a townhouse so i needed to be very conscious of where i put my materials until. Once cut nail pieces together and start laying out the forms to finalize your design.

This meant the patio space would cover about a 10 x 10 area. The rule of thumb is to dig to the thickness of the paver plus another six inches for a solid base. A literal ton of patio pavers probably the work begins.