Build A Paving Stone Patio

Dig out the patio area to a depth of 6 in 15 cm.

Build a paving stone patio.

Dig a hole about 10 in. This will leave just the right amount of space for both the paver. Use an elevated. Fill the cracks with sand tamp again then landscape.

Determine the finished patio height. Begin digging your patio area. Layer of gravel to form a flat base that slopes slightly for drainage. It should be slightly above the surrounding ground so that rainwater won t.

You ll want to add 4 inches of gravel and 1 inch of sand plus the depth of the pavers. Continue until you have a 6 inch base. If digging by hand drive stakes in the ground at the corners and connect string between each stake image 1. Now that you ve taken.

Build a patio with pavers step 1. Add the gravel in 2 to 3 inch layers wet it and run the plate compactor over it. Preparing the area is the most time consuming part of the process so don t get discouraged. Set the patio stones and brick in a layer of sand and tamp them down so the surface is even.

Stone pavers gravel paver base paver sand landscaping fabric landscape edging chalk 10 foot long 4 inch diameter pvc pipe 10 foot long 2 4 string dowel rod. To ensure you don t hit a buried utility line. Start by digging out the area where you d like to place your stone paver patio. Excavating and leveling your yard 1.