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Materials
Tools
Render
Cobble stones
Sealer
Concrete
Mortar
Reinforcing mesh/rod
Paint
Sand
Black plastic
Render trim
Treated pine sleepers
Ag pipe
Steps
Step 1
1/5The back yard was incredibly overgrown, so a fair but of clearing was needed before I could start building.
Once cleared, I started cutting into the slope and levelling out the ground. The back of the firepit seat will also act as a retaining wall. I then used a whacker Packer so I could start with a firm surface.
I then dug out the trenches which would be filled with concrete for the footings.
Step 2
2/5Once the bricks were laid I prepared the top slab with reinforcing mesh and the rods were drilled into the brickwork to prevent sinking.
Once the slab was set. I then finished the back rest and started rendering.
Step 3
3/5I didn't want to risk paint dripping on the new pavers, so I decided to paint the rendered brick first, before starting laying the pavers
I placed down black plastic before a layer of paving sand. Then I started laying the cobblestones. The paving is laid on a gentle angle to allow water run off.
After filling the gaps with sand and cement, I sealed the pavers with two coats of sealer.
Step 4
4/5Finally, I inserted the metal fire pit bowl, put down the top soil around the edges, and sprinkled some grass seed to help the lawn grow.
I also added a heap of plants around the outside which should look great when they are established.
Step 5
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Re: DIY paved firepit area with built-in seating
Thankyou mate!
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Re: DIY Firepit
Hahaha, thanks very much for the feedback!
cheers,
Codey
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Re: DIY paved firepit area with built-in seating
Wow that really is a masterpiece of concreting workmanship and a hell of modern design. Well done.
Regards, Nailbag
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Re: DIY paved firepit area with built-in seating
Hahaha thank you!
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Re: DIY Firepit
Thanks very much for the feedback!
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Re: DIY paved firepit area with built-in seating
Hello @Codey ,
My partner and I love your design and your craftsmanship. We are looking to recreate your design. Would you be able to share with us the name of the cobblestones used? Thanks Jane
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Re: DIY paved firepit area with built-in seating
Hi @jane3016,
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We're pleased to have you join us and are thrilled you have been inspired by @Codey's fantastic project. I'm sure you'll find plenty of other inspiring projects on the site, too!
Hopefully Codey can get back to you ASAP but I will also ask one of our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts to make some suggestions about similar pavers in the Bunnings range.
All the best,
Jason
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Re: DIY paved firepit area with built-in seating
Hey @jane3016,
The name of the cobblestones was 'ES cobble Charcoal 100x100x40mm'.
This is one of the few items I wasn't able to purchase from bunnings. Even my local masonry store had to order them from a major city.
I really hope Bunnings stocks them in the future as I think they will be a very popular product!
I hope this helps,
Codey
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Re: DIY paved firepit area with built-in seating
Thank you so much @Codey , appreciate you sharing the details of the cobblestones
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Re: DIY paved firepit area with built-in seating
Thanks for the welcome @Jason and appreciate the info on similar pavers available at Bunnings

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