Making A Fire Pit Out Of Bricks

Using a level make sure the bricks are relatively even all the way around.

Making a fire pit out of bricks.

You can alternate them like the ones in the picture to get a more polished look. For our project we dug out the area surrounding the fire pit. Filled it in with landscape fabric to prevent weeds image 2. The following are the fire pit dimensions we used for this project.

Create the first tier of the fire pit by forming a circle alternating the large and mini bricks to create a pattern. Check out this awesome fit pit that my parents built in their back yard. Then use cement bricks to build a 12 inch high wall around the pit leaving about 2 inches between the bricks for circulation. The first step to make your own fire pit is to dig out a dedicated space in your yard for the fire pit base.

To build a backyard fire pit with bricks start by digging a circular hole that s 4 feet in diameter and 12 inches deep. While a basic fire pit costs 700 on average prices run the gamut from 300 for a diy install of a homemade fire pit to 1 400 or more for a professional install of a pre built fire pit. If the circle is more than an inch or two uneven remove the higher bricks and dig out the dirt underneath until they re level with the rest. Mark out the fire pit.

Set the fire pit bowl inside the brick circle. And no this fire pit did not cost 60 to make. 75 diy firepit and bench. Talk about backyard goals.

A two tiered fire pit looks even better especially if you add a few stones and pebbles in between the two circles. To give the fire bricks on the inside of the structure a uniform finish spray paint the bricks black using a high heat stove paint image 1. Installing a fire pit is a diy project that can be configured for your yard s measurements. This guide teaches you how to build a fire pit using concrete pavers or concrete blocks for a quick easy backyard upgrade that can be enjoyed in any season.

Place a row of standard bricks end to end angling them slightly so that they form a circle following the outline of the fire pit bowl. A 3 ft diameter in ground fire pit creates enough room for a good fire yet keeps everyone close enough to chat and complies with most codes. A wood burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family. Fill the pit with a base layer of river rocks.

If i had room in my backyard i would totally do this. If you want a more decorative fire pit try using concrete blocks of two different colors.