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How to Install a Crushed Stone Patio

by: experthometips | last updated: February 04, 2010
Category: Paths, Pavers & Steps | Tags: Crushed Stone Patio, installing Crushed Stone Patio, Crushed Stone Patio installation, how to install Crushed Stone Patio

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How to Install a Crushed Stone Patio

Installing a crushed stone patio is not too difficult all all as you can do it by your own. All you need is a little bit of planning and care. Crushed stone is a base material that is easier to install than a cement base and can often be cheaper as well. Installing a crushed stone patio can be a wonderful addition to your yard, and by doing it yourself you can possibly save hundreds of dollars over the cost of hiring a landscaping company to do the job for you. In this article i am going to tell you how to install a cruhsed stone patio. Please leave me a comment and let me know how you indulge yourself into the this.

Measure out the length and width dimensions with a tape measure and use the spray paint to mark off the border of your patio.

Dig out a hole that is around 8 inches deep into the ground within the entire area that you spray painted. When digging, save any pieces of sod to patch areas of your lawn that may need it.

Install your edging around the entire inside boundary of the patio by pounding the ending into the ground with a hammer and stakes .

Cover the entire bottom surface with a 2-inch layer of crushed stone. Use a plate compactor or hand tamper to pack in the crushed stone tightly. Add another 2-inch layer of crushed.

Pour a 3-inch layer of sand atop the crush stone surface and level out the sand by dragging a two-by-four across the surface until it's nice and even.

Lay down your stone patio pavers one-at-a-time on top of the sand. Place the pavers flush against one another. It is advisable to use the plate compactor or hand tamper to secure the pavers in place.

Pour sand on top of the pavers and use a broom to fill the spaces between each of the pavers with sand. Once you have poured enough sand to fill in all the spaces, rinse off the surface on the patio with a hose.

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