Excavate the area within the stakes to a depth of 8 inches.
Large brick patio.
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.
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.
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.
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Establish the patio height with strings stretched across the edges of the patio.
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.
Sand bed plus an extra inch for clearance.
Palms trees give this space a tropical feel.
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Next lay down gravel or crushed rock to solidify the foundation and cover the top with landscaping fabric to prevent weeds.
Spread gravel over the entire area rake smooth and tamp down to a level surface using a hand or power tamper.
Tips for building a brick patio.
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