Add the gravel in 2 to 3 inch layers wet it and run the plate compactor over it.
Diy concrete paver patio.
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.
Calculating area and ordering materials.
Once cut nail pieces together and start laying out the forms to finalize your design.
Your patio needs the support of a gravel paver base.
Plus building a paver patio is relatively easy when you use the proper technique.
Our pavers are 2 1 2 thick and we want them to be level with the ground.
Poured concrete pavers and gravel patio step 1.
The existing grade of our back yard sloped about 18 from our back door.
Creating a paver patio area.
Continue until you have a 6 inch base.
We chose to use stone patio pavers as these would be much easier to lay than pouring concrete.
We are diy enthusiasts not professionals remember.
Diy concrete paver patio step 1.
Cut 2 x 4 s to plan space.
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.
Remember to keep the slope uniform.
Follow these 10 steps on how to build a paver patio from start to finish.
Settle on your paver sizes and start cutting the 2 x 4 studs to make your forms.
The rule of thumb is to dig to the thickness of the paver plus another six inches for a solid base.
We live in a townhouse so i needed to be very conscious of where i put my materials until.