Building A Backyard Patio

Add landscape fabric to the patio base.

Building a backyard patio. An alternative to the gravel base is interlocking paver base panels. Layer as shown in step 11 and tamp this down. They pulled out a splintery wooden backyard deck and added much needed landscaping. Before starting to lay the pavers in place snap chalk lines along the edges of the patio to ensure the paver rows stay straight.

Decide how much room you need. Measure off the length and width of your patio. Line the excavated area with landscape fabric cutting the fabric to fit. 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.

Outline your diy patio and remove the sod. 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. After you get the hang of the first few the rest of your patio will take shape in no time.

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

First spread and tamp down two layers of gravel each about 2 to 3 in. Then establish a perfectly flat surface with a final 1 to 1 1 2 in. To give the patio a nice framed feel place the outer row perpendicular to the inner rows. Begin with a plan.