#spring2020refresh. DIY Patio Towers

Re-Picks
by Re-Picks
3 Materials
$30
30 Minutes
Easy

Looking to fill in an odd corner, lift up you planters or just want to liven up your outdoor patio? Here’s a simple and eye catching DIY! If you’re like me and have several brick around from patios, you can salvage what you have and create something perfect for your outdoor space.

Salvaging old brick or buying new brick pavers


I had quite a bit of left over brick from an old patio that was dug up. You can use salvage brick or buy new brick pavers from a store. If you get the standard brick pavers, those are typically 2” thick, you will just need more to create the height you prefer. The ones I used are 4” thick.

-Measure the height you’d want your tower to be, divide by the thickness of brick to determine about how many you’d need to get that height then times by 4 to get your total brick/ pavers

(Ex. I wanted mine to be about 3 feet (36”). My pavers are 4” thick. 36 divided by 4 =9

9x4=36. So I’ll need 36 brick.

Bottom and top level


You'll need two square patio pavers for the bottom and top levels. Typically these are 16” square and 2” thick. Be sure to add the 4” to your height of the tower.

Creating the Base of the tower


Position where you want your tower to stand. Make sure that it’s level before you begin stacking the brick/pavers

Stacking


Start your first row with alternating directions. Be sure to center the brick/pavers on your bottom square paver. Next step shows how the next row will be stacked.

Alternate


Alternate the way you stack the brick each row. Next picture shows the side view. Ass you stack keep your brick/pavers lined up and keep it square.

Continue alternate stacking


Each level will be a different side of the brick. Continue to the next level.

Level


Be sure to use a level every other level of brick/pavers. This will be able to help you find issues with the balance during the stacking, rather then when your finished.

Stacking, continued...


Once you get to your desired height, make sure your tower is squared up. It’s not going to be perfect, but just check it all around to make sure it’s all lined up. Mine looks a bit off, because of the old brick I used.

Top it off!


After you get your tower square up and level, it’s time to add the final square paver. Again, check the tower with the level, to see if any tweaks need to be made.

My patio is far from finished, but I love the addition of these towers. It will really complete the look.

I plan on using planters on mine as soon as it’s warm enough to plant. But you certainly can leave them as is or decorate how ever you want! After all it’s your home!

I hope this inspires you! Please follow me on my social media accounts! The links are posted.

Resources for this project:
Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Hometalk may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.More info
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
  3 questions
  • Tina Tina on Mar 13, 2020

    You’ve just given me some great ideas! I love how it looks. You’ve added great architectural detail in a very clever way!

  • Patsy Patsy on Mar 15, 2020

    I have double windows could I make two and stack my window box on them?

  • 17335038 17335038 on Mar 31, 2020

    What did you do to ensure that each layer of brick was level?

    Just keep trying different individual bricks?

Comments
Join the conversation
4 of 24 comments
  • Mary Porod Mary Porod on Mar 14, 2020

    Love the look of the old brick! I might try a modified version!

    • Re-Picks Re-Picks on Mar 14, 2020

      Thank you! Good luck! I bet it will turn out great!

  • Nancy Nancy on Mar 17, 2020

    I want to make a BBQ grill and this gives me a great idea. Thankyou

    • Re-Picks Re-Picks on Mar 17, 2020

      You’re welcome and Yes! My dad did something like that. Basically made it “built in” it looks really nice!

Next