Whether you already have a big patch of dirt in your yard over which you d like to lay patio pavers or or you plan to clear the way for one you can create a patio.
Laying paver floor backyard.
That will help.
A 6 inch layer of gravel for the paver base.
A 1 inch layer of sand.
When you re building a patio you ll make layers using these materials.
Maintain a uniform surface and the proper slope.
For a typical 10 x 12 foot patio that means carting away about 2 1 2 tons of soil and hauling in the same amount of gravel.
Repeat the process until the sand fills all the gaps.
Using a grading rake smooth out the patio area and make sure it is fairly level.
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A traditional base for a paver or stone patio is a 6 inch deep layer of compacted gravel.
How to lay pavers on bare ground.
But there s an easier way.
If you want a backyard patio idea that s easy to install consider stamped pavers that look like stone.
Use a rake to level patio area before laying pavers.
Use a tape measure to find the square footage of the area where you ll lay the patio.
Pavers which are thin concrete shapes usually 12 inches square can save a homeowner countless hours mixing pouring and drying when it comes to creating a patio.
How to install pavers guide.
How to lay patio pavers on dirt.
Soak the patio with a gentle spray of water to help settle the sand into the gaps.
Laying pavers is a diy project that takes about one weekend to complete.
Beginning at the corner where you have the least flexibility for adjustment such as next to a structure lay pavers in the desired pattern.
See planning for a paver patio or walkway to learn how to estimate the materials you need for your project.
Keep the pavers tight against each other.
Do not place pavers in the extra 6 inch perimeter you established in step 1.
Using a grading rake smooth out the area and make sure it is fairly level.
Run a tamper over the patio to set the bricks.