Next lay down gravel or crushed rock to solidify the foundation and cover the top with landscaping fabric to prevent weeds.
Large brick patio.
Excavate the area within the stakes to a depth of 8 inches.
X 24 in 48 sq.
Set the strings parallel to the gravel base and at a height equal to the thickness of a brick not a stone plus a 1 in.
The small patio area of this garden uses terracotta brick pavers in a basket weave pattern and cut in a wavy line along the edges to create an illusion of a natural.
Nantucket pavers patio on a pallet 12 in.
To lay a brick patio start by excavating the site with a shovel and packing it with soil to support the weight of the patio.
After locating and marking the outline for the brick paver patio set stakes at the four corners.
If you need to cut some bricks to fit your layout you can use a hammer and masonry chisel or a circular saw with a masonry blade.
These tools make much faster cleaner cuts than a hammer or.
But if you have a lot of cuts to make it s worth it to rent a brick splitter or a masonry wet saw for half a day.
Establish the patio height with strings stretched across the edges of the patio.
Tips for building a brick patio.
Palms trees give this space a tropical feel.
Sand bed plus an extra inch for clearance.