A brick patio is a beautiful addition to your yard. It expands your home’s usable square footage, creating an outdoor space with endless potential for entertaining or relaxing. Building your own brick patio is simple. Gather your masonry supplies and get started on your project with the steps below.

4 Key Steps of Building a Brick Patio

1. Prepare the Base

Measure out the area where the patio will be and put down stakes in each of the corners. If the yard has grass, use a sod lifter to remove the grass from the entire patio area. Remove any larger obstructions like rocks, and level the dirt with shovels and rakes. The area should be excavated to eight inches deep. Tamp down the dirt.

2. Lay Edging & Sand

Measure the length of each edge of the patio and cut the plastic paver edging to size. Lay the edging down and hammer it in with spikes.

Once the edging is secure, pour sand in the area and distribute it evenly with a rake. The sand should be one inch deep. Smooth it out with a piece of lumber or a leveler.

3. Lay Masonry Supplies

Lay down your brick, starting at the edges. Use a rubber mallet to tap each brick into place, laying them as close to one another as possible. If the space is large, you can lay down a string line to keep the pavers properly aligned.

4. Fill the Gaps

Spread a thin layer of sand dust over the patio. Using a broom, push the sand into the gaps between the bricks. Fill the gaps entirely, then soak the patio with a hose or pressure washer. Once it dries and the sand has settled, repeat the process until the gaps are full.

Miller’s Ready Mix Concrete & Block in Gloversville, NY, has a wide selection of masonry supplies for your next project. They provide construction materials for all your DIY needs, including patio masonry, retaining walls, and concrete. These professionals also deliver the products they sell to accommodate your schedule. See their full list of products online and call (518) 661-5601 to schedule a delivery.