How to Build a Patio - An easy Do it Yourself Project

Building a Patio EASY?!? Yes we show you how to build a Cut-less (YES NO CUTS!!) paver patio. How to Prepare the foundation soils, the base soils and the sand base. This is about as easy as a DIY backyard Patio can get.
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[@lonestarlonewolf]

I love how he advises you not to do things, not to use things and explains precisely what will happen if you do or use those things. Very professional

[@jeremyv4636]

Yup-these are the vids that have that priceless info: "..and WHATEVER you do-DON'T, I repeat, do NOT do this, this, that, or that because here's what'll happen.....". That's the stuff that saves time, cash, and even somebody's LIFE! LOL

[@troydunn04]

My first public speaking class required us to include at least two what not to do explanations in every how to presentation. That was 20 years ago and I haven't forgot that to this day.

[@TSBOFRLM]

Right!

[@kylerstanley1755]

sorry to be off topic but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost my password. I appreciate any help you can offer me!

[@TVMii]

A person who over-explains a job shouldn't be explaining it! Your video is no bs ,straightforward,fast and informative ! Love that kind. Thanks for the upload

[@tylerbausman4028]

I love this video Stan I’m 15 years old and I have just done my own patio for my parents and I never would have known where to start without this video. I hope you can keep making more videos like theses because I now know how to do it the correct way and can teach my coworkers how to do this way.

[@emileegood6160]

How did it go?

[@itzzkittens3198]

@@emileegood6160 hello, Tyler is now the lead constructor for his company and recommends all his team to grow their roots from this video! He has always made perfect patios for the most prestigious people! -Student of Stan

[@joaquinrodriguez2539]

Stanley - Thanks a bunch for the video. I learned alot and just finished a 560 sq ft cutless paver patio with using your tips. It took about 21/2 weeks of off and on time but looks great. The stairs were a little tricky but got them figured out, had to go to 3 steps due to height. Thanks again for the video.

[@TheLaidbackBiker]

Great video. Very informative. I learned a lot. Makes me feel like I can install a 13'x13' patio behind my house. Patience and preparation are the keys. Thanks!

[@AMSCAPE]

Good points and your right on most of them as a professional hardscape installer I have found the compaction the subbase (sand) prior to laying pavers works the best

[@B707FE]

I laid a small paver patio years ago and I used quik crete concrete instead of sand.....It was perfect and lasted FOREVER! I'm now planning a large 10 x 20 patio with 12" x 12" paver and intend to use the same method. Great video...!!!

[@sameyamia]

Thank you for sharing your trade experience. First time homeowner and redoing my patio is on the remodeling list. I enjoy your videos!

[@barbaramadison4397]

I used the tips from your video, and I put in a 24x36ft paver patio. It turned out amazing. I'm confident it will be a wonderful part of gatherings for my family for years to come.

[@lison973]

How is it now ?

[@r.t.hannah9575]

Still holding up?

[@m.e.morales9565]

I’d also like to know

[@UnreelReactions]

Update?

[@yowmemperor]

Excellent! Thanks! I was looking at a small 12'x12' for our place, was going to pack and sand, this changes my mind. Huge help as always Stan!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hope it makes your job a little easier!

[@los-one]

I made my brick paver patio from watching this video several times. It works. 👍🏽. Thank you Stan.

[@AZMDHI]

Great work Stan! I've built about 15 patios...with tricky design & fire pits in them. A 1° slope for every 8-10 ft out will keep water running away from the foundation of the house. You learn the cuts and angles as you go. Excellent and informative video with precise detail. Keep the videos & work you do coming for us viewers! I'll be posting a few landscape videos on my channel soon and next season.

[@Dirtmonkey]

That would be cool- I look forward to seeing your videos.

[@swill1020]

Excellent tips for a my project I am going to start. Thank you!

[@dirtworks7511]

Great video. The same principals apply to big dirt jobs as they do to these patios. A good base is crucial and he does it Right.

[@seanconnors1803]

This video is awesome. I've watched a few of these videos. I'm about to do a 19×19 patio. 1 inch slope per 8 ft away from the house. This video helped me out alot.

[@brianescude7981]

Good tip on using Poly sand. I was goin to use it until you brought up the maintence aspect of it. Thanks!

[@analarson2920]

Awesome video, I off to go refinish my patio, thanks I have absolutely no questions to think of. Blessings.

[@stokelysteve3]

You are great! Im a landscaper in Tulsa, OK and I've gotten alot of great tips from you. Thanks!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Great to hear ! Thank you for watching !

[@eduardosanmiguel3699]

Loved your video and i do my patios exactly how you do and im 100%with u on the sand for joints ...very explanatory and very helpful to all of us keep up the good work bud!

[@Shaun2409]

I working on my patio right now... I'm at the point to put sand down... at this point in time 6-10-2020 is poly sand still bad to use? Or regular sand be better? I see the video was posted 3 years ago. Thanks

[@jesama23]

Your videos are great!! I'm a woman who's new to the field and have to admit that I've learned so much from your videos! Keep 'em coming!

[@MK-ts2tk]

Just stumbled on this channel before undergoing my paver patio project. This is what I needed, thanks Richard Rawlings!

[@veronicabullard2694]

That is beautiful work Stan. The crew knows their stuff.

[@Claribel42]

I love the fact you didn’t have to make any cut also I would love him to show how they laid out the pavers!! Also what kind of pavers are they?

[@erictse7323]

I think the example shown did require some cuttings for the pavers meeting up to the semi circle pattern of the fire pit.

[@furgulley8077]

I like your advice about the polymeric sand. I've never had a chance to see the long term durability of it as I've only used regular jointing sand. nice tips!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Jason- Hope it helps!

[@richardornelas2670]

Good job, great video, never felt like clicking off, stayed engaged the whole time, good information, very articulate, feel like I was educated. Thumbs up!

[@dustincompton6849]

You the man stan. I also am a landscaper in kitchener ontario. And how you do it is the right way. And thats how we fo it down here.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Dustin, that's how things have to be done !

[@patugejv]

great video Stanley! I agree with what you saynon the polymeric sand. I used it once... key word once

[@timmangan1734]

I viewed my neighbors beautiful expensive 25 x 20 patio go to crap with in 2 years by using that stuff - St.Paul MN frost heaving climate..

[@johanderuiter9842]

Polymeric sand was never designed to be jointing sand in the first place, so why use it for that.

[@elangomattab]

Thanks for the video. Most diy paver patio videos focus more on laying the pavers but barely talk about the base. I probably won't be diying a paver patio this year but I'll definitely consider it

[@socrpop]

When I first started building highways and old guy told me it all starts at the bottom. You can have the prettiest road in the state but if the base is crappy, you'll soon see the results. Good stuff man. Keep 'em coming! LOL

[@Dirtmonkey]

So True Bill. I think the base is the most important part!

[@Jaxsolo]

GREAT video that comes at a good time, because I need to redo my patio. I made every error you said to avoid, but that was a few years ago.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hope it helps out Barry!

[@toddweller]

Stan, just finished my first diy wall (6 x 35 w/stairs) . Of everything I did to learn and prepare, your videos were the biggest help. A huge thank you for all the great info you provide with your channel!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thats awesome - Thanks Todd! Hope your project went well:)

[@RodrinBird]

Another great video Stan! Will count on them when doing my patio

[@hikeCANOEcamp]

Customer preference for sand choice imo. Ants and weeds is a great selling point for poly. Using the polymeric sand and not sweeping or blowing off the remaining dust and colour pigment properly will stain the bricks after the watering process. This will make your job look dusty, cloudy or milky looking. If patio or driveway/walkway is not slightly watered at about a half a dozen times waiting 10-15 min between each watering application there is a possibility it may get over watered and start to pool. Over watering can cause the pigment to come to the surface. Polymeric sand is excellent, if used properly. Great videos. Keep up the good work!

[@MandrilSolo]

Direct to the point Mr. !!!! Thank you for your videos.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks! 😀

[@rbljackson]

More videos like this one please!! great DIY info, and also for the small business looking to expand my list of services.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks! 👍

[@denniscraven8438]

Thanks much. Gonna do pavers around my home. You communicate in fewer words, but very well.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you !

[@barbaramadison4397]

My patio is still amazing after 3 years. Thank you for the great information that made it look amazing and last.

[@riversmart]

Thanks for the wonderful informative video. keep up the good work

[@markb.739]

I used the sand to level my screed rods so I had over an inch on one side (2 inches) I had watched this video and was nervous. I plate compacted the pavers and everything came out perfect, just like on a small 8x8 pad I did by my pool that is over 5 years old and is holding up like the day it was installed. They key is the polymeric sand, it prevents your worst enemy (water) from getting into the seams, and it also has adhesive properties.

[@gabbisolarpowered2546]

Loved this video! So helpful thanks for the tips!

[@Caseycallender]

Good advice, good end product. Good to know about the poly sand, much better and im sure cheaper to steer away from that.

[@zara330]

This is a great video showing me how pavers are absolutely not DIY. Lol thanks though. I need to look for a contractor now.

[@chaseflynn6956]

You can do it yourself with proper prep, all the equipment can be rented so you are not breaking the bank.

[@adonaldson85]

So you're basically saying you don't have the patience lol Just be thorough one step at a time and you can build a quality patio yourself 👌

[@AhChoua]

Challenge accepted!!! 😤🤣

[@dreamshakegaming]

Lmao my thoughts exactly. Where the hell am I gonna get all those equipments lol

[@robynandaniylahcribbs2203]

I know right this is work 😫

[@GoldbergChorus]

Well done! You would've made an EXCELLENT educator!

[@PH1M0]

I like how you give ways to check your work, like using a pipe to check the sand depth or pounding the stake to check soil quality. Thanks for sharing the tricks of the trade 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks 👍 Appreciate that !

[@PH1M0]

Welcome!

[@dutchbros6125]

Can’t believe I have subscribed great videos for professional results!

[@JohnProper]

Great video! As a note though, local conditions vary a bit. I'm up here in Ottawa, Canada and we need a much deeper base layer to withstand our frost. Patios are 10 to 12 inches and driveways double that. Here a 6 inch base would be heaved in a spring or two!

[@CitizenTurtleIsland]

Really? I am in Ottawa and about to get a patio done. Glad I found your comment.

[@falascoj97]

Awesome job well done. Great tips!

[@tridentdiving4040]

This will be useful, I'm building three patios in my elevated backyard. Still have to figure out how I'm going to compact the sub base and base. Can't get machines up the stairs.

[@itzOLE3]

Great video! I've been hesitant to do pavers just because I didn't understand the process. But now I feel like a goof cause it seems so easy!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Its pretty easy- hope the vid helps!

[@SnowsWorld]

beautifull job. been watching a few of your videos , amazing quality, im subbed

[@skobichevskii]

thansk for explaining it so clearly! i understand now why my patio is so crooked -- someone forgot to put the layer of pebbles under the rocks. that sucks

[@elainebrimhall7899]

I really appreciate all the help and advice!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad to hep Elaine !!

[@edwinzepeda5139]

You deserve more subscribers!!❗️

[@benjaminc1098]

awesome video Stan! I was wondering tho if you could do a video showing how you create site plans for your guys to follow for constructing a wall or installing a Paver patio. thanks Stan and godbless!=]

[@SuperJcclark]

Easy do it yourself he says lol…bro I think your goal was to make it so complicated that someone will just hire you 😂

[@Nateskustoms]

company i work for we use hpb (high performance base) in stead on 3/4 crush and run and screenings it is 98% compact when you dump it it easy to work with and lets the water drain better.

[@sherlandasurry7466]

Nice job! Thanks for sharing😌

[@rubbys6220]

Irregardless isn’t a word. Regardless takes care of that. Peace!

[@timmangan1734]

Great video! I laid mine down 5 years ago the old fashion way {note I use my common sense - I used to build roads} I broke up my old patio into small pieces compacted by hand and water and did the 3 part method like you build a road. It took a week of prep before I laid the stones. I also had to do a 3 way pitch because of the location and my house angles for water shed. I haven't had any issues with ants or vegetation. and nothing had shifted. Just to let everyone know living Minnesota you have to apply general engineering because of the harsh changes in climate. Frost, water, ice, extreme cold and hot weather will affect your patio. ** DO NOT use that polysand epoxy crap because it will destroy your patio in two years with chipping, vegetation, ANTS. I spent many years down in Brazil Amazon area and took note on their construction as well as viewed contractors in Amsterdam NE. laying bricks. SOLID foundation is the KEY! Correct WATER SHED and management is crucial! Again Thumbs up on your VIDEO!!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Very true- the better foundation-the better results

[@randymikhaiel933]

Good to know. As you know I don't do this type of work, but always have room in this bean for knowledge. Btw four yr. old isn't hip to the idea. But I will try once again. Persistence pays.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Randy- let me know if anything changes :)

[@randymikhaiel933]

Absolutely I will! Regardless- I will show it to u. I've spoken with his dad. And he's beside himself. Thanks again for being you Stanley... You bring a little bit of light to this darkness.

[@jaclync4183]

Great video, very informative. I’m really glad I watched this at the beginning of my patio project. Definitely will need to go over my budget to include rental equipment with dirt as soft and loose as ours. Thanks for sharing! A pro tip for you: “Irregardless” is a double negative like “ain’t nothing” or “won’t not”. The proper word is “Regardless”. It does matter. In addition to misrepresenting what you re trying to say, it sounds uneducated. Don’t give anyone an opportunity to question your obvious experience and hard earned expertise by undermining your own authority, using “hick language”. I will definitely check out your other videos!

[@jeremyv4636]

Arrrgggghh! Gonna be a pain but DEFINITELY glad I saw this. Thank you, sir

[@gungagalunga7761]

Stanley+++ Thanks for the great tips. I appreciate your energy and enthusiasm.

[@lpg1298]

Good tips and information. I will be getting my patio professionally done

[@Dirtmonkey]

awesome!

[@davidrioux5488]

I agree with you on the Kakis!

[@amybuckler9400]

Thanks for the great pro tips!

[@dany-zd9py]

great video! you did a beautiful job.

[@amaniefe498]

Thank you very much for your great ideas

[@macylandscapingretired]

Stan another great video! Look forward to your videos. Learn so much.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you!

[@ermastoray8393]

Awesome tips especially about the sand👍🏾

[@paddle_smith]

Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@mikenez00]

Great video, I did not know that about the polymeric sand, that's something the big box stores don't tell you.

[@Dirtmonkey]

True!

[@kristianludvigsen3141]

In denmark we use 0-8 mm gravel in the top of the base. Rest is the same thing with some variation depending on the job. I love cut.less easy to lay, and looks way better. My OCD cant handle to many cuts, and i always try to hide them in corners etc.

[@asingleton8295]

Beautiful patio! Awesome video!!

[@davidhoover8877]

I watch a lot of your videos and love to hear your African Grey Parrot making crazy noises in the background. That bird is a trip!

[@GeetaCLall]

i looooove this man!!! he got attitude.

[@kamranasif5371]

Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@tonyguasco445]

in Portugal the cobble stone sidewalk is everywhere and they spread dry concrete between the joints and then just lightly spray it down.

[@club.Sceniicc]

Love your videos 👍👌

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Jules!

[@tedspens]

And a good morning to you too!

[@bestforthegarden419]

Great video. Really helpful advice. It's all a bit like a giant garden tetris. :-D Thanks for sharing

[@AKZMOXY]

Great video very informative! Thanks brother

[@carterworo4467]

I would also recommend using landscaping fabric on top of your soil base. This will keep those pesky weeds from poking through over time.

[@sunnysacto]

Pro video like this make youtube great. 1" pipe nice idea for sand level

[@UnitedDestinyEntertainment]

Great professional video with great advice.

[@inthezoneeeechief]

Thanks man, lots of information.

[@elc7795]

You are doing a fantastic job of educating people on the RIGHT way to do a paver patio. My company services the St. Louis area and have done our fair share of patios. You hit the nail on the head with prep work. My only suggestion would be to look into Gator Dust, which is a calibrated stone material mixed with polymer binders. As a company I will give a 5 year warranty with a patio, if they use this product. Thank you for promoting quality work instead of just going after a sale.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I need to check out Gator dust- Thanks for telling about it!

[@dakotaslapnicker9039]

A little trick that I have is using a concrete screed board for leveling the sand bc it's lighter and easier to use than a regular 2x4.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Nice- Thanks for sharing that tip!

[@eliyahkilada338]

I love it!

[@CitizenTurtleIsland]

Man, did they get some new steps later? Lovely, quality job. Great advice. I'm reviewing so I will know that I can trust the guy I'm about to hire.

[@GonzV8]

Ima been doing a paver patio this summer. Wish me look man...

[@ryanau7222]

Thanks for the education

[@bobwasherefool]

You never mentioned about separating the base, and the sand! Always separate the two! Techniseal nexgel poly sand is amazing stuff! I use it on every patio and never would recommend regular Mason sand unless needing a permeable paver system. Love the cut-less patio, no waste, less labor and even better, no dust floating down to the neighbors. I know, use water, but I hate using water, it's so messy.

[@LAWNFORCELLC]

another awesome video Stan

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks!

[@mikeymike2195]

Great video. What would you do if the proposed patio was surrounded by higher ground on 3 sides and you wanted to keep the patio at the bottom of the house steps on the 4th side/house side which would mean that you couldnt raise it higher than the surrounding three? Where would you pitch it too?

[@DanielBisso]

I own Billings Landscaping located in Montana. I have some input regarding polymeric sand. We have had both success and failures with polymeric sand. What we learned is that the polymeric sand works better if the joints are wider...therefore, use spacers when laying pavers (even 1/8" uniform space will improve the longevity of the polymeric sand. In addition, we have begun formulating our own polymeric blends using portland cement, grout sand, and polymers. When using the custom blend, the problem you run into is surface staining from the fine powder of portland cement. The solution we found is to use an air compressor to clean fine portland dust from the pavers before misting with water. The end result is a cement joint that behaves more like a mortar. One more tip: We like to use pea gravel in combination with sand as a leveling base for the pavers.

[@mivanows]

I have a 2,400 s/feet patio. I'm not sure if I missed but the slop is very important - what direct to SLOP. I also seal my patio (DOUBLE SEAL), which helps to have a nice, long-lasting look.

[@LanceSheppard]

great video Stanley, thanks for the info

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Lance!

[@alexandermearle]

Thanks for the sand tip.

[@tinman5640]

ur the man....... Thanks for the info

[@Dream_backyard]

Nice❤ we added a tv using the ZeboZAP to our patio and love living in our backyard 🎉