How To Lay A Brick Patio Over Dirt

Start from one corner and work your way around the area.

How to lay a brick patio over dirt. Dig out 8 to 10 inches of ground leaving a level surface with a very slight slope. Insert a spade into the ground along the borders and slide it under the grass deep enough to remove the root. Leave an appropriate gap along the outside edge of the bricks for the border whether of lumber or pavers. Lay the first pavers parallel to the.

Measure out and mark the dimensions of the patio. Use a diamond saw a masonry chisel or mechanical splitter and safety glasses to cut pavers to the sizes required. How to lay brick pavers on dirt step 1. Mark out the area for your brick floor.

Lay each paver on the soil butted up to the adjoining pavers. Add another thin layer of sand and use the push broom to spread it across the patio. How to lay a brick floor on dirt step 1. The dust will help to fill in the tiny spaces that are left between your pavers and act as another barrier against weeds.

Lay the pavers closely together according to the chosen pattern and design. The final step is to pour stone dust over your patio pavers and then sweep it between the small crevices. Trace it with a hose or string to outline the shape. It may be useful to stake out the corners and sides in order clearly identify the area as you.

Use a push broom to sweep the sand into the gaps between the pavers and run the plate compactor across the patio surface. Knock the stakes into the ground around the area that you want to lay the bricks on. Tie string between the stakes to mark out the area. Insert garden stakes halfway into the ground to mark the borders of your walkway or patio site adding about 3.

Spread a light layer of paver sand over the entire area. Tap the paver with a rubber mallet to ensure a solid contact with the underlying soil. Pound a hand. Next you want to moisten the bricks and repeat pouring the stone dust and sweeping it into the crevices.