How To Lay A Simple Patio

Lay out the paving slabs in the desired pattern either where you plan to build your patio or on a clear flat area of lawn.

How to lay a simple patio. Lay slabs on a bed of mortar 5cm 8cm deep tapping down firmly with. The first thing you need to do is to make a mortar mix that will secure the slabs in place. You should also opt for this depth if you plan to place heavy outdoor items like barbeque grills on the patio.

Brett Landscaping presents a basic DIY guide for laying garden paving to create a simple patio area. If youre laying a small patio do this in a wheelbarrow for larger areas its worth hiring an electric cement mixer. Add a layer of fine sand over the gravel and compact it as well.

Then install a border of wooden boards or brick pavers lay down a layer of sand and level off the sand before positioning the pavers into place. Add sand underneath the stone as necessary to create a nearly level surface. That way we could pour sand into the tray level it all out and set the large pavers into that.

How do I lay a patio and make laying patio slabs as easy as possible and achieve a professional finish to my job. The greater depth ensures the patio has a stable foundation. Using one of our incredibly popular patio paving packs.

Sizable stones optional Compactible gravel. In this video This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to build a brick patio. Place the stones as close together as possible.

Creating a Paver Patio Area. Laying the patio. Mark out your new patio using a string line and pegs and check the corners are at right angles using a builders squareRemove any turf with a spade.