How Do You Build A Patio Out Of Pavers?
In this article you will learn how to build a base for a paver patio, lay the pavers, and finish your patio. Building the base to your paver patio is the most important part to this project. The first thing you need to do is remove the existing patio or grass and top soil depending on your situation. Generally you want the top of your paver patio even with the grass so you can mow over it. I recommend building the base with approximately 4″ of stone dust or sand. Pavers come in varying sizes and thickness, so depending on the thickness of the pavers you choose; you will need to determine how much material needs to be removed. If you choose a paver 2 1/2″ thick you will need to dig approximately 6 1/2″ below the grade of your lawn to accommodate my recommended 4″ of base material and your 2 1/2″ thick paver. Now that the excavating is done you are now ready to build your base. I use 2″ steel conduit sold in 10′ lengths to build the base. You will need at least 2 conduits to build your b
