Building patio stairs from pavers is a project that can be done quite easily as long as you have the right tools and understanding of how to put them together. A patio stair that is 8 inches wide by 10 inches deep with a height of 6 inches requires 15 pavers for each step.
Determine the height of the patio stair.
Once you’ve determined the height of your patio stair, it’s time to dig the hole. The depth of your hole will depend on how tall your patio is, but as a rule of thumb, I like my pavers to be slightly higher than level with the ground. This ensures that they don’t sink into the dirt over time or when it rains. You can add sand or grout on top after you’ve filled in around them with soil so they’re even at ground level (see below).
If this is going in a garden area where water drains through and doesn’t sit on top of each paver; then consider using sand instead of grout between each stone. This will allow excess water to drain out while still maintaining its ability to stay there without sinking in too much over time or during heavy rainstorms when water pools up outside
Use a shovel to dig a hole for the patio stairs.
Use a shovel to dig a hole for the patio stairs. The size of the hole depends on the size of your patio stairs. The hole should be a little wider than the patio stairs, and should be deep enough to accommodate them.
Add gravel.
Next, add gravel to the trench. Gravel is a good choice because it’s easy to work with, inexpensive and non-toxic. It has many other advantages as well:
- Available in many colors and sizes
- Easy to clean up if spilled or tracked indoors (and not just because you can sweep it out of the house)
- Can be purchased at most home improvement stores, making it easy to find
Lay the pavers for the stairs.
- Lay your pavers in a herringbone pattern. The most traditional patio stair design is made from two different-sized bricks laid end-to-end, with the smaller ones on top of the larger ones. While this looks great, it’s easy to get confused when building such an intricate set of stairs. Rather than worrying about which side goes up or down, you’ll want to lay all of your pavers in a simple herringbone pattern that alternates between 2×6 and 2×8 bricks every other step. This will ensure that every single piece fits together properly without any gaps or overlaps.
- Use a rubber mallet to set them into place after laying them down on their sides first (this helps prevent cracking). Using a rubber mallet is one way to make sure each piece stays where it should as you go along — especially if they’re not perfectly flat when they’re laid out! Just make sure they’re all pushed tightly against one another before moving onto the next row; if you don’t do this right away, there will be noticeable gaps where some have shifted out of place while others haven’t moved at all yet..
Dig out a trench along each side of the pavers and fill with sand or grout.
You will need to dig out a trench along each side of the pavers and fill it with sand or grout. You can use a shovel, but you may find an electric tool easier to use for this task. Dig a trench that is about six inches deep, level with the surrounding ground. Fill the trench with sand or grout so that it’s level with the tops of your paver stones. Once you have filled your trenches, you can begin laying down your brick patio stairs.
Patio stairs can provide you with easier access to your patio from different areas in your yard.
Patio stairs are a great way to add a patio to your yard. Patio stairs can make it easier for you to get to your patio, or they can provide you with greater access as well. Patio stairs are also an attractive addition that will enhance the look of your home and yard. If you want to build patio stairs, there are many different materials that can be used for this purpose, including pavers, bricks and stones.
Conclusion
Patio stairs can provide you with easier access to your patio from different areas in your yard. Be sure to plan ahead and allow enough time so they look great when they’re finished
