DIY Patio and Paver Block Installation Ideas

Create a beautiful look in your backyard using patio and paver blocks. Designs can range from simple to extravagant, and the variety of blocks available may surprise you. Patio and paver blocks make it possible for you to easily design and build your own outdoor area, giving you a space to relax while increasing the value of your home.

• Carefully choose the area where you would like create a patio or other feature. Draw your design on paper to help visualize your final product. Remember to work around existing landscape features to maintain natural lines.

• Drive stakes into the ground around the perimeter of your project area. Run string along these stakes to create a frame. You will later use this visual frame to check that your design is straight. A clean style with straight lines will ensure your patio or path looks like the work of a professional. 

• Make installation easier by fitting the edge restraints before placing the blocks. These edge restraints keep the blocks from sliding around and separating.

• The pavers must be placed on a half foot bed of gravel with a few inches of sifted sand on top. Avoid pressing down the sand after sifting.

• Beginning in a corner, place the pavers in a straight, even design. The blocks must have a 1/8” gap separating them. Trim or cut some pavers to fit within the edge restraints. 

• Incorporate planters, planted beds and other foliage to make the patio, path or other feature blend into your yard while also reflecting the design of your home.