1. Using our new layout skills to locate and “square” the patio
2. Excavating the patio bed
3. Tamping the soil to create a stable and level foundation
4. Designing a frame to help set the tiles and keep the patio separate
5. Measuring out where to cut the lumber for the frame
6. Building and installing the frame
7. Designing a gravel and sand foundation for proper drainage
8. Laying gravel for the foundation
9. Covering the gravel with sand, and laying the first row of border bricks
10. Almost halfway there...
11. Making sure the bricks are level and sit snugly in the sand bed
12. A beautiful patio: well-designed and built to remain level and strong for years to come
