The Complete Guide to Patios

Contents

The Complete Guide to Patios

Introduction

Basics for Building Patios, Walkways, & Steps

Patio & Walkway Plans

Patio Projects

Layout & Surface Preparation

Sandset Brick Patio

Cobblestone Paver Patio

Circular Paver Patio

Mortared Paver Patio

Sandset Flagstone Patio

Mortared Flagstone Patio

Concrete Slab Patio

Tiled Concrete Slab

Loose Materials Patio

Loose-fill Patio with Fire Pit

SPECIAL SECTION: Earth-Friendly Patios

Gallery of Earth Friendly Patios

Creating a Permeable Subbase

Spaced Masonry Pavers

Composite Permeable Pavers

Rubber Tile Patio

Recycled Plastic Pavers

Recycled Rubber Chips

Subsurface Grids

Walkways & Steps

Designing & Laying Out Walkways & Steps

Sandset Brick Walkway

Poured Concrete Walkway

Decorative Concrete Path

Mortared Brick Over a Concrete Path

Flagstone Walkway

Simple Gravel Path

Pebbled Stepping Stone Path

Timber Garden Steps

Flagstone Garden Steps

Patio Rooms & Amenities

Under-Deck Patio

Patio Enclosure

Screened Patio Room

Conversion Charts

Photography Credits