How to lay a patio with Wickes

Transform your garden into a perfect space for relaxing and entertaining! Laying a patio is a straightforward way to add a hard-wearing, low-maintenance area to your home. In this comprehensive guide, we show you how to lay a patio using handy pre-mixed materials, so you can achieve a professional finish without having to mix traditional cement or mortar.

We cover everything you need to know:

- Choosing the right patio slabs to match your design.
- Essential safety measures and preparation tips.
- How to calculate your sub-base requirements.
- Laying and pointing the slabs for a beautiful result.
- Important patio aftercare advice.

Before getting started, browse our gardens range to stock up on everything needed to lay a patio:

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Paving & Patio Slabs: spklr.io/6009BgmLS
Paving & Walling: spklr.io/6006BgmFu
Patio Grout & Pointing: spklr.io/6004BgmNe

Watch more videos from our Garden & Outdoor Landscaping how-to guides and learn how build a raised deck, build a fence, or install deck lighting!

How to Build a Raised Deck with Wickes: youtu.be/QsPQM6JPZJ8
How to Lay Decking | Wickes: youtu.be/340U2Wk4vP4
How to Lay a Path | Wickes: youtu.be/i3W07ssPuDI
How to Install a Fence | Wickes: youtu.be/V5FUwfwmDME

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