Use a masonry saw to cut pavers for designing your patio or to make sure that all the pavers are in perfect shape. After all the pavers are set, sweep the jointing sand over the cracks of the bricks.The jointing sand will work as a binder once watered. Let it dry....
Add sand over the gravel, using a landscaping rake to spread it out. Spray the surface with water and use a 2x4 board to smooth the sand and a level to ensure you maintain the right grade. 5. Install the Pavers Starting at a corner, place your pavers one at a time. Put them strai...
In our case, the previous owners probably spent a lot of money to have the walkway done, but they did it very sloppily. First, they placed the brick over the existing concrete in some places rather than removing the concrete first. This is a very hacky way of doing it. Then, they did...
I used concrete pavers and 2×2 as a much simpler approach. How to make a DIY patio coffee table with 2×2 and pavers! I first made over our tiny backyard for the spring 2018 One Room Challenge and shared everything in this post. Then in July I shared an update. Part of that ...
To really put vinyl stencils to the test, I cut a few large leaf shapes and tried them out on cheap concrete pavers. I just used acrylic paint for this—one was specifically for outdoors and one said it was “weather-resistant”—and didn’t add any additional sealant. ...
Labor will vary depending on your project - its size, whether you have new or existing concrete, how detailed the decorative work will be and more. Get bids from multiple contractors to make sure you are getting a fair deal. This decorative concrete patio looks like slate, but cost half ...
Applying a deck stain can be messy and sometimes you can spill or drip on your concrete or brick pavers that are under or around your deck. Once this happens, it is not easy to remove. We have found that using a deck stain stripper and pressure washing will remove much of the spilled...
Apply a thin layer of concrete sealant to the relevant pavers with a paintbrush. Step 6 Allow the first coat of concrete sealant to set for at least eight hours, or overnight, before applying a second, thin layer. Allow the final coat to cure for at least 24 hours before stepping on ...
Block paving is similar to brick paving but uses concrete and not clay to create each tile (known as ‘pavers’). One of the benefits of block paving as it’s a much cheaper option than clay. However, it’s much less durable than brick paving, with a lifespan of around 20 years on...
I shared a DIY cinder block bench sneak peek from the birthday/gender reveal partypost, and I’m finally spilling the beans on how to make a DIY cinder block bench. Here is the before of the outside patio situation pre cinder block bench. Remember when we painted ourfree outdoor furnitur...