{"id":18969,"date":"2019-06-03T13:21:09","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T13:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?p=116592"},"modified":"2019-06-03T19:09:34","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T19:09:34","slug":"how-to-build-a-diy-fire-pit-with-a-seating-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/how-to-build-a-diy-fire-pit-with-a-seating-area\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a DIY Fire Pit with a Seating Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"inner\">The backyard area is the perfect place for entertaining in the summer. Serena Appiah of <a href=\"https:\/\/thriftdiving.com\/\">Thrift Diving<\/a>\u00a0created the ultimate entertaining area with the help of pavers from The Home Depot.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Before the Makeover<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3a9fe53e1918400c3677a2db0c22ab75.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Fire pits are a great addition to your yard. They can add space to gather with friends and family. They\u2019re super easy to build when using a DIY fire pit kit too. In as little as an afternoon, a fire pit can be assembled, and by the evening, you\u2019d have a nice fire roaring in your backyard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">The DIY fire pit that I built last summer for my family looked great, but by the spring, it looked pretty lonely sitting in the middle of the yard. It needed a seating area to define the area and to anchor it to the yard and patio.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Materials<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Pavestone-RumbleStone-46-in-x-14-in-Round-Concrete-Fire-Pit-Kit-No-2-in-Sierra-Blend-with-Round-Steel-Insert-RSK55877\/302766418?cm_sp=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CSerenaAppiah%7C116592\">Fire Pit kit<\/a> (you can also use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/PqbWR\">concrete blocks<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/PqbqR\">Pavestone Rumblestone Edgers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/WPNEe\">Pea gravel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/6REzm\">Transfer Shovel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/vgVmL\">Garden spade\u00a0<\/a>(for clean, straight edges)<\/li>\n<li>Tape Measure<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/0-5-cu-ft-Leveling-Sand-98000\/100343385?cm_sp=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CSerenaAppiah%7C116592\">Paver Sand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/qGyGN\">Tamper<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Level<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/xqZqy\">Landscape construction adhesive<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Caulk Gun<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Loctite-PL-500-10-fl-oz-VOC-Landscape-Block-Adhesive-1683231\/203266767?cm_sp=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CSerenaAppiah%7C116592\">Outdoor Adhesive<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mallet<\/li>\n<li>Wheelbarrow<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/7BMB5\">Weed Block fabric\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/6-in-x-1-in-x-6-in-Sod-Staples-300-Piece-per-Bag-27-17686-300-6\/206655172?cm_sp=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CSerenaAppiah%7C116592\">Sod Staples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 1. Call 811 Before You Dig<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Before you do any digging in your yard, be sure to call 811. Calling 811 will send someone for free to your home to mark the location of your utility lines. This is pretty important, so be sure to not skip this step. It\u2019s also helpful to snap a picture of where the utilities have been marked and save it. You&#8217;ll be able to reference it later. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116751\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5164611fc3c3feb9cdaee5771cbc7524.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"475\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 2. Determine Your Fire Pit Location<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Check with your county or city code about the location of your fire pit. In this case, my fire pit needed to be at least 20 feet from any structure. You\u2019ll also want to plan accordingly with its location based on the edgers you\u2019ll be using. Plan your fire pit location and keep in mind how many edgers you\u2019ll need to get a rounded number of edgers needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116633 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/aa211c62e2ce4d2b11a2a7a261b1480a.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 3. Plan Your First Row of Fire Pit Bricks<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">You can complete this DIY project using a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Pavestone-RumbleStone-46-in-x-14-in-Round-Concrete-Fire-Pit-Kit-No-2-in-Sierra-Blend-with-Round-Steel-Insert-RSK55877\/302766418?cm_sp=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CSerenaAppiah%7C116592\">fire pit kit<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/PqbWR\">concrete blocks<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0The Home Depot.\u00a0<\/span>You\u2019ll need a metal ring that will protect the bricks from fire and heat. Place the first row of bricks with the fire pit ring in the center, making sure the bricks fit tightly and securely.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116635 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/c17a68b6565d9638801152c5ef6f8a78.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 4. Mark Your Fire Pit Seating Area and Path<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Plan whether your fire pit seating area will have a path leading to the fire pit from a patio, door, etc. The biggest challenge will be keeping it straight. Use a board for spacing along with stakes and strings to keep your walkway straight. A 36\u201d walkway is a good spacing.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116636 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/973ef92f643dc484944b736138bb2133.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">If you\u2019re putting in a fire pit only, you can use a shovel along the edges to mark the grass where the stones will be sitting. However, if you are putting in a seating area along with the fire pit, the entire grassy area around the fire pit will be removed.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116637 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/efd87fb89a274ba1facafeb21503631b-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 5. Measure the Seating Area<\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to create a perfect circle around your fire pit is to put a stake in the center of the fire pit and attach a string to it going around the circumference (marking with spray paint) so that all your measurements from the center of the fire pit are perfect.<\/p>\n<p>In my case, I didn&#8217;t have a stake or a string, so I simply measured 5&#8217;5&#8243; from the edge of the location of the fire pit bricks and marked the distance with spray paint.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116762\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/e8492b1c9cd1b1f4181c29db94e5fe94-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"445\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 6. Dig Out the Fire Pit and Seating Area<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">If you&#8217;re only putting in a DIY fire pit with no seating area, you&#8217;ll only need to dig out the area where your fire pit will be seated. Dig down 2-3 inches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116640 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2d91564b46084e76ce516f5f504df90f-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">If you&#8217;re putting in a seating area and a walkway leading to the fire pit, there will be more digging involved. For this part of the project, I used a cultivator. A sod cutter is a great option to make this job go faster. You can rent one from The Home Depot\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/c\/tool_and_truck_rental\">tool rental<\/a> department. You\u2019ll also want to find an area to place the excess soil you remove.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116763\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/af690201ddcc2def5199dfc4fb7aec33-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 7. Add Paver Sand, Tamper and Check the Level<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Using paver sand under a fire pit helps to level the ground and provide some stability for the bricks. I added about 1.5 inches to 2 inches of paver sand, water to make it more compact and then tampered it. You can&#8217;t tamper more than about 2 inches at a time. You may have to tamper, water, add more sand and tamper again. Make sure you check the level of the paver sand before adding your fire pit bricks! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116642 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/d04da6a1ebe0a4aaf7ed6a4f2561d368-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">After adding paver sand, check the level of the first row of bricks. Add or subtract sand as necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116643 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/9ce220379e80f9673046cc5d1e42114d.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116644 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/568de57312dda203912ff51f8c244bdf.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 8. Glue the Bricks for the Fire Pit<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Use outdoor construction adhesive to glue the fire pit bricks together. You&#8217;ll want to make sure the bricks are tightly in place and don\u2019t \u201crock\u201d back and forth.\u00a0 Be sure to stagger any seams. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6e562ceebe9e653442f3ea811f1125f6.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Insert the fire ring once the bricks have dried. Follow the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions on whether to add sand, gravel or another material inside of the fire pit.\u00a0If you\u2019re creating a DIY fire pit alone, this is how it should turn out!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116646 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7c2eb85fe67784659ce02035536958b5.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"406\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">However, if you\u2019d like to create the seating area around the fire pit, there\u2019s still a bit of work left to do. You\u2019ll need to use the cultivator or a sod cutter from The Home Depot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/c\/tool_and_truck_rental\">Rental Center<\/a> to remove the grass surrounding the fire pit. Find a place where you\u2019d be able to dump the excess soil. Use a garden spade to carve out the edges of your fire pit seating area. Check the level of the area and remove or add soil as needed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116764\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/a8d5cb1046b14fd597f7c19b1ff85d4c.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116765\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/0c7f8105c8b4a236f373b94b1641e0f0.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 9. Add Weed Block Fabric to the Fire Pit Seating Area<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">If you&#8217;re putting in a walkway and seating area around your DIY fire pit, then you&#8217;ll want to use a weed block fabric to deter weeds. You won\u2019t entirely prevent weeds from growing in your gravel fire pit seating area, so there will be a bit of maintenance and killing of weeds each season. Use sod staples to hold the weed block fabric in place. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116649 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/422f4723e04ffada0531a1cfafb3f39b.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Cover the entire fire pit seating area with weed block fabric, using sod staples where necessary to hold it into place. You won&#8217;t need to put weed block fabric under the fire pit directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116755\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/e91b71847d96361acc6b7bd073b2a6c0.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"404\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 10. Line Up Edgers Around the Fire Pit Seating Area<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">When putting in the edgers for the walkway and seating area, make sure they are level and even. For any edgers that are uneven, remove extra soil or use paver sand to level out and stabilize the edgers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116756\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/8dba79bc081568f83b15c8ef924a4975-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Sit the edgers on top of the weed block fabric. As previously mentioned, make sure that you measure the size of the edgers you&#8217;re using when planning your fire pit seating area because you want to make sure you have an exact number of edgers for the space you&#8217;re completing. This helps bricks to meet nicely at any corners without needing to cut or trim edgers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116757\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/47d81c88579a935a353412c3a7838ddf-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"398\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116758\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ed9523aac5c62d2cbd85c28c042cb117-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 11. Add the Gravel<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Pea gravel is great to add to a fire pit area because you don&#8217;t have to be precise, it&#8217;s comfortable to walk on, and it doesn&#8217;t cost much per bag. Cover the entire weed block fabric with the pea gravel. Be sure that there is enough to cover the fabric without it showing through. Aim for a minimum of 2 inches of pea gravel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116759\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/c154ad93da25e51cb5a446ab12caf732-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"403\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 12. Add Seating<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Add comfortable chairs that will welcome your guests. The Pavestone Rumblestone collection offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Pavestone-RumbleStone-112-in-x-21-in-x-24-5-in-Column-Wall-Kit-in-Greystone-RSK52034\/204503501?cm_sp=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CSerenaAppiah%7C116592\">bench kits<\/a> that would look amazing around the fire pit! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/95b8047639911d363adeb62f37e0f8ef-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 13. Add Stone Planters<\/h2>\n<p>The Pavestone Rumblestone collection offers bench kits, as I mentioned, but I chose to use my bench kit as low planters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Pavestone-Rumblestone-RumbleStone-33-in-x-14-in-x-33-in-Square-Concrete-Planter-Kit-in-Greystone-RSK52234\/204503538?cm_sp=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CSerenaAppiah%7C116592\">Planter kits<\/a> are also available!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116760\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/188cfd3878a722e9a836db90bcd06f3a-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The Final Look<\/h2>\n<p>DIY fire pit kits are super easy to assemble. Carving out a fire pit seating area is always a bit more challenging because it&#8217;s back-breaking work! But you can do it yourself in as little as a weekend. If you have help&#8211;even better! .<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">With a new fire pit seating area to anchor the fire pit, along with pretty planters, a new patio rug, and fresh flowers, this patio and fire pit are ready for spring and summer entertaining!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/0f86ddcfec1f224ce8813d5fd96472fb-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Fire Pit\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"inner\">Find more <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?s=patio+ideas\">patio ideas<\/a> and inspiration on the The Home Depot blog.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/diy-fire-pit-with-a-seating-area\/\">How to Build a DIY Fire Pit with a Seating Area<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/\">The Home Depot 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