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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP is the patio done? We want a full report! [/quote]

Happy to report that the patio is done! I work full time so the project has taken longer than anticipated. I am finalizing the doormat in front of my utility room and small path to the patio. I have received tons of compliments on my patio - it looks lovely and better than I expected. My only concern is my amateur DIY skills... I used too much sand. From what I’ve read you should aim to have no more than 2 inch of sand; I used 4-5inches in some places because the patio was not leveled in certain spots. I used concrete to form a thin boarder to control the sand. My kids placed to their handprints in the concrete with their initials ? sooo cute but mama is tired. Back to my concern about the sand. Using too much sand can lead to poor settling later if the sand is not properly compacted - I weigh 156lbs I’m sure I did not compact the sand as good as I could have done with a machine. The patio works for now. We can enjoy the yard. I will save up for a replacement patio but hopefully the patio is fine and I can use the savings elsewhere. Tip to avoid cutting the pavers, I suggest you lay out a simple design on the paver panels. The design will also help to determine how many panels are needed to create your desired space and helps with determine how many bricks are needed. Of course, there are other ways to determine how many bricks to use - simple math - but this helps with visualizing the design and makes it a lot easier! Good luck if you decide to DIY your patio. Don’t forget to rent the compactor machine. Unless your goal is to lose 5lbs - I did. [/quote]

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