Want to add a patio to your backyard but find the cost is crazy expensive? I hear ya! Hiring a paving or concrete company can be expensive but there are many ways to make a walkway with stepping stones. In fact, we created a few simple paver walkway areas in our yard that were all inexpensive DIY walkways. I'll share how we created an inexpensive walkway using pavers and how to lay large pavers for a walkway. Keep reading and watch the video to see this DIY Paver Walkway!
Shovel the entire area where you wish to create the patio space.
Use a rake to level the surface as flat as possible.
Use a level to make sure the ground is level.
Begin placing the pavers in the ground in your desired pattern. The prettier the pattern, the better the pavers will look. Our pavers are about an inch apart.
Use a level to make sure the pavers are the same level when placing into the ground.
Use a rubber mallet to tap the pavers into place in the dirt ground so they do no shift.
Once all the pavers have been placed in the ground and are level, pour extra dirt, rocks, or sand over the pavers and sweep into the cracks until the pavers are clean.
Use leveling sand on top of everything and sweep the leveling sand off the pavers and into the cracks.
Use a paver sealer to seal everything into place (follow the instructions on the sealer you use). You might need to add more sand over time for upkeep.