Building A Backyard Patio

Pea gravel lights and sturdy outdoor furniture complete this quick to build cheap diy patio.

Building a backyard patio.

They eventually want to build the patio to end all patios and this is their temporary and inexpensive option. Layer as shown in step 11 and tamp this down. Outline your diy patio and remove the sod. 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. An alternative to the gravel base is interlocking paver base panels. First spread and tamp down two layers of gravel each about 2 to 3 in. To give the patio a nice framed feel place the outer row perpendicular to the inner rows.

After you get the hang of the first few the rest of your patio will take shape in no time. A small backyard patio. To establish a strong flat base for the patio follow our two step procedure. Add landscape fabric to the patio base.

Decide how much room you need. Lay a garden hose on the ground or use stakes and string to define the. Line the excavated area with landscape fabric cutting the fabric to fit. Do you only want enough room for two.

Then establish a perfectly flat surface with a final 1 to 1 1 2 in. Before starting to lay the pavers in place snap chalk lines along the edges of the patio to ensure the paver rows stay straight. Measure off the length and width of your patio. Begin with a plan.