DIY paved firepit area with built-in seating

[Codey]

This is a firepit I made from scratch on a sloping block.

Materials

Render 

Cobble stones

Sealer

Concrete

Mortar

Reinforcing mesh/rod

Paint

Sand

Black plastic

Render trim

Treated pine sleepers

Ag pipe

Tools

Steps

Step 1

The 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

Once 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

I 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

Finally, 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

[EricL]

Hello @jane3016 

The closest equivalent paver with a similar finish is the Custom Concrete Products 400 x 400 x 40mm Bluemetal Colony Stone Paver. It is a bit darker, but the natural irregular stone top finish is one of its best features. Please note that you'll need to cut it down with a concrete cutter to get the 100x100 size. 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Nishan1]

Congratulations Codey on being featured in the magazine ….a fantastic design and quality execution, well deserved

[Codey]

Thanks very much @Nishan1 

[JakeP]

Hey Mate,

great work! Looks awesome! We are looking to do something similar ourselves.

wondering how you went about the back rest construction? Kind of skimmed past that detail I think.

Top job mate, should be proud. Look forward to your reply

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @JakeP. It's sensational to have you join us, and great to see you've taken interest in this project.

Let me mention @Codey so they are alerted to your question, and hopefully, they'll be able to provide more information.

We look forward to hearing all about your projects and plans around the house and garden. Please feel free to reach out anytime you need assistance or have something to share with the community.

Mitchell
 

[Codey]

@JakeP 

Hey mate, Here's the info you were asking about. I hope this helps.

Codey

[Jason]

Hi @Codey,

Not sure if you were trying to add a photo or a document to your post but there wasn't any info included. 

Let me know if you need a hand. Unfortunately we don't support attachments on the community for security reasons. 

Thanks,

Jason

[Codey]

Hey @JakeP ,

I tried to tag you in a reply I made earlier on the same topic but it didn't work.

Here's some images of the back rest construction. If you go back through the comments, I've detailed the process further.

Cheers

[JakeP]

@Codey @Thanks mate!

1 more question, what’s the dimensions of yours. Or the total diameter of the area?

[Codey]

Hey @JakeP ,

Sure, the total width is 4.4m.

Hope this helps 👍

Codey