How To Build Paver Steps To Patio

Building paver steps is not too difficult if you have some mechanical ability and a few tools. In this guide, I will show you how to do it.

Step 1

Measure the distance from your patio to ground level, and record it.
Measure the height of your patio, and record it.
Measure the height of the ground beneath your patio, and record this measurement as well (if any). It is likely that there will be no difference in height between these two measurements; however, if there is a significant discrepancy between them (such as an incline leading up to a hillside), make sure you have accounted for both cases in your calculations by measuring multiple points along each side or adding additional measurements as necessary.
Measure the width of your patio
If applicable: measure how wide each side of your yard slopes down towards its lowest point(s). If one side is significantly steeper than another (e.g., if there were two hillsides running parallel with one another), you may need separate measurements for each slope—it’s best not to assume they’re identical just because they’re close together

Step 2

It’s time to get your hands dirty!

The first thing you will need to do is measure each paver and cut it with a masonry saw. Cut pavers to the correct length, level them using a straightedge, and make sure they are straight. If your patio has steps that vary in height (such as 5″ high steps), you may want to use different sized pavers for the step risers so that they align perfectly with each other when placed together.

For example: If you have 7″ wide x 6″ long x 7/8″ thick pavers which are notched around their edges with standard notch widths on both sides (1/2″), then these units can be used interchangeably for front-to-back stairs or side-to-side stairs depending on how many risers are used per tread depth (see illustration).

Step 3

Once you’ve laid out your pavers, carefully dig a trench for them to rest in. Start by laying your shovel flat on the ground, with the blade parallel to one edge of a paver and its handle pointing away from you. Using this tool as a guide, mark where each paver will go on your patio.

Use a level to make sure that the trench is straight and that it’s deep enough so that the pavers cover all but an inch or two of soil at their tops (the exposed portion will be filled in later). If necessary, use an extra board or two under each end of your shovel as support while digging.

Once your trench is ready, fill it with sand by shoveling it into place until it forms an even layer throughout its length.

Step 4

Once you have the first row laid, use a level to make sure that it is straight up and down. If you need to adjust it, gently tap the pavers with a rubber mallet or hammer until they are flush with each other.

After you’ve laid all four rows of pavers and checked for levelness, use your finishing trowel to smooth out any rough spots in between them so that there are no gaps or noticeable gaps between any of the individual pavers.

Step 5

Now that you have your pavers in place, it’s time to make sure everything is level. If a step isn’t perfectly flat, people may trip on it and fall. The top of the step should be level with the patio surface around it, so people can walk along without stumbling or tripping over any bumps.

The next thing to check is that the width of your paver steps is correct:

Make sure there are enough pavers going across for someone to walk across comfortably – if you have too few pavers going across, then people won’t be able to walk on them without taking small steps (which looks odd) or walking through mud/grass instead (which isn’t very nice!)
Make sure there aren’t too many pavers going across – if there are too many then this could cause issues with balance as well as looking odd!

Step 6

Use a level to make sure the pavers are even.
If you don’t have a spirit level, use an A-frame scaffolding and some rope. Tie one end to the frame and lay out the line along your patio steps so that it hangs straight down from its top point. Then tie another line at this height on each side of your base point and check that they form a perfect right angle with each other (if they don’t, adjust them by moving one or both lines until you get it right). Pull one of these lines tight across the base point and secure it in place using pegs driven into holes drilled into concrete pavers using a masonry bit on an electric drill (photo 7). Next, take off any excess slack in this line; then do the same for the other line by pulling it tight across its own corresponding base point and securing it as well with pegs driven into holes drilled into concrete pavers using a masonry bit (photo 8).

You can build nice looking steps that will last for years.

The steps are important to the overall look of your patio. You want them to be sturdy, but also attractive, so that they blend in with the other pavers on the patio.

The first step is to get all of your materials together and make sure that you have everything you need for this project. The list includes:

Tools (hammer, saws)
Materials (paver stones)

Next comes the actual building process itself: put down a layer of sand over any ceramic tiles in place, if necessary; lay out where each paver will go by using a level and tape measure; mark off cuts with chalk lines; cut stones with a hand or power saw as needed; set up mortar mix according to manufacturer instructions; place thin strips of sand between stones as spacers while applying mortar mix so it doesn’t overflow onto adjoining pavers when applied later on during construction phase; apply one coat of mortar after 24 hours have passed since initial application was done (“wet” time); let dry overnight before applying second layer (if needed); repeat until desired height has been reached then top with capstone at top edge only – no need for additional grout lines around outer edge due to fact that caps will cover those areas anyway