Do It Yourself Diy Paver Patio. If possible start at a hard edge such as a wall. Continue placing pavers to fill the entire patio space. Position pavers no more than 1 8 inch apart and tap them into place with a rubber mallet.
Continue placing pavers to fill the entire patio space. Finish up by landscaping around the diy patio.
Before you begin your project determine exactly where your new patio.
Alternatively you can use a mason s line stretched tight between two stakes to keep lines true. Finish up by landscaping around the diy patio. A traditional base for a paver or stone patio is a 6 inch deep layer of compacted gravel. But considering you can do it within a weekend and save thousands of dollars it s definitely worth looking into.