Entry path deck

Timber decking for a pathway to the front door, lined with PebbleLock and pebbles.

The project

I just finished decking this entry path and it looks amazing. It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be, which has given me the confidence to start on the longer path.

I cut the slats to 80cm long and waterproofed the underside, then I used decking screws to screw them on. I already had a frame from the PVC plantation shutters left over, so I used that. I then bought some PebbleLock to keep the sides neat when I went to add the pebbles.

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I then sanded the whole path with 80-grit sandpaper and then whitewashed it.

Finally, it was time for the fun part of styling and buying plants and pots to add a pop of colour.

How to build a deck

Resident Bunnings D.I.Y. expert Mitchell has compiled this step-by-step guide on How to build a deck, including a full list of tools and materials and video.

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Experienced Workshop member Adam has also shared a step-by-step guide How to build a decking boardwalk.

More inspiration for your decking project

Workshop member oninpena built this low-level composite deck over concrete and soil after getting advice from the Bunnings Workshop community.

Community member Nat also benefited from advice from the community and built this low-level composite deck over a concrete slab.

Check out our Top 10 most popular deck projects and Inspiring low-level deck builds for more ideas and inspiration.

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Aftenoon @selva

Thats a nice looking pathway 🙂 It certainly lifts the front yard up!

How is it holding up to usage?

Dave

TedBear

That's a very enlightening (to me anyway) use of products. I haven't heard of Pebble Lock, but it would have been handy in our last home. And using PVC angle as side framing. Very impressed with how it has all come together.

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