Before starting to lay the pavers in place snap chalk lines along the edges of the patio to ensure the paver rows stay straight.
Building a backyard patio.
To give the patio a nice framed feel place the outer row perpendicular to the inner rows.
Pea gravel lights and sturdy outdoor furniture complete this quick to build cheap diy patio.
The simple design steps decide where you want your patio this is important because you don t want to be baking in the sun if you would rather.
An alternative to the gravel base is interlocking paver base panels.
How to design and build a paver patio paver patio design.
Then establish a perfectly flat surface with a final 1 to 1 1 2 in.
Add landscape fabric to the patio base.
First spread and tamp down two layers of gravel each about 2 to 3 in.
Decide how much room you need.
Do you only want enough room for two.
They eventually want to build the patio to end all patios and this is their temporary and inexpensive option.
Outline your diy patio and remove the sod.
A small backyard patio.
Upgrade your backyard with an easy diy patio in 6 simple steps 1.
Jack on jack or running bond patterns are the simplest to install.
Line the excavated area with landscape fabric cutting the fabric to fit.
They pulled out a splintery wooden backyard deck and added much needed landscaping.
Measure off the length and width of your patio.
After you get the hang of the first few the rest of your patio will take shape in no time.
To establish a strong flat base for the patio follow our two step procedure.