How to Install Step Stones (DIY Stepping Stone Paver Installation Guide)

This video will Show you how to install step stones the RIGHT way. Installing a Stepping Stone Paver walkway is not difficult, but there are a few "best practices" that will give you a professional looking result. All of these stepping stone installation tips are covered in this video.

To install stepping stones, you will need to follow these basic steps:

1. Select Your Stepping Stone Material
2. Plan Your Stepping Stone walkway layout
3. Mark Your Stepping Stone Locations
4. Excavate Beneath the Stepping Stones as Needed
5. Apply Gravel Stepping Stone Sub-Base
6. Apply Sand layer above the gravel Sub-Base
7. Position the Stepping Stones in Place
8. Level the Stepping Stones and Make Necessary Adjustments
9. Backfill Around the Stepping Stones as Needed

For more detailed instructions on how to complete each step of the stepping stone pathway installation, check out my blog article linked here:
https://atimprovements.com/stepping-stone-installation/

This Stepping Stone project was part of my DIY backyard transformation Series. As you can imagine, this transformation involved quite a few different projects – and I have put together detailed DIY tutorial videos for each of them. See below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Learn How to Build a DIY fence in your backyard:
https://youtu.be/Nst-QWq5Cuc
https://atimprovements.com/how-to-bui...

Learn How to Build a DIY Fence GATE:
https://youtu.be/ogQ4TG3bYB0
https://atimprovements.com/how-to-bui...

Learn How NOT to extend a DIY backyard concrete slab:
https://youtu.be/URTGmSfBxeg
https://atimprovements.com/how-to-ext...

Learn How to Install Backyard Patio Pavers:
https://youtu.be/0NsJrLGZDwk
https://atimprovements.com/diy-paver-...

Learn How to Build a Backyard Trash Can / Horizontal Privacy Screen:
https://youtu.be/sq9FEi7g3hk

Learn How to Install a DIY Backyard Wire Cable Railing on your Deck:
https://youtu.be/w3pDRgD2y-Y
https://atimprovements.com/diy-cable-...

Learn How to Build your own DIY Backyard (Exterior) Section Sofa:
https://youtu.be/PD1OYTJDj-g
Free downloadable DIY Sectional Sofa Plans: https://atimprovements.com/product/di...

Learn How to make a DIY Backyard Fire Pit Table 🔥:
https://youtu.be/WV7ZdXty_Dw
https://atimprovements.com/diy-fire-p...
I used the the following Easyfirepits.com products for my Fire Table build: - LP-In-Table "ITCK+ Kit" (https://easyfirepits.com/gas-kits)
- PAN28x10 which is 28"x10"

My favorite part of this DIY Backyard Transformation is the Modern Shed! I am putting together a detailed video series that will show you how to build the modern shed you saw in the video, step-by-step. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel if you want to be notified when the Modern Shed Build Videos drop!

🛠🧰 All of the tools and materials I used to complete my DIY Backyard transformation are linked below:

Tools and Materials for the Stepping Stone Installation:
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Stone: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-0-5-cu-ft-Bagged-All-Purpose-Decorative-Landscape-Rock-54775V/202026926
Leveling Stand: https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-0-5-cu-ft-Step-2-Paver-Leveling-Sand-40100316/205153035
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For specific tools and materials, check out the individual backyard project resources linked above ⬆️

Thank you so much watching! I really appreciate all of the support I receive on this channel and I hope that this video gives you some ideas on how you can transform your backyard this summer!

Leave a comment down below on any tips and tricks you might have to make this project go even more smoothly.

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Thanks again and I will see you on the next one! 🤙