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How to build a small footpath?

jasonlin

Hi,

I want to build a small footpath for around 8sqm (2x4m) and 10cm depth.

what kind of cement, sand and gravel I should use? and how much do I need?

I also need your advise for the ratio of cement, sand and gravel. I was told 1:2:3. Is that correct?

thanks

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Jewelleryrescue

Hi @jasonlin

You are definatly on the right path pardon the pun.

10 cm yes perfect. ( add some reo mesh into path to make it stronger if you wish )

Jack 1800 x 1050 x 5mm Light Duty Reo Mesh I/N: 1060321 $39.98

https://www.bunnings.com.au/jack-1800-x-1050-x-5mm-light-duty-reo-mesh_p1060321

Mix your own cement You Need general purpose builders cement and at the ratio 1 cement, 2 sand and 3 blue metal is fine.

Cement eg

9 x Bastion 20kg General Purpose Cement I/N: 0760330 $8.49

From landscapers

Approx 0.8 cubic meters Brickies sand. Must be Brickies sand .

Approx 0.8 cubic meters Recycled aggregate or blue metal stones

Big tip:

Can I suggest a pre mixed Concrete as it has sand cement and gravel all pre mixed together all you need is a wheel barrow and water. just buy as many bags as you need, You volumn is 0.1 thick x 2 wide x 4 long(8 m2) = 0.8m3 cubic metres This requires 90 bags of 20kg cement as per below.

Bastion 20kg Concrete Mix I/N: 0038287 $8.27

https://www.bunnings.com.au/bastion-20kg-concrete-mix_p0038287

Hope this helps.

EricL

Hello @jasonlin

Thanks for sharing your question about how to build a footpath. I suggest having a look at this guide - How to lay paving for a path by @Adam_W. I also recommend having a look at this discussion - Travertine pavers and gravel garden path by @TaylerMayd. These topics will give you a good idea of how to build your own pathway.

Here are some handy step-by-step guides:

Can you please tell us what kind of pathway were you thinking of building? A pathway with step pavers or pavers joined together? Do you have an inspiration image you would like to emulate? This will give our members a better idea of what you are trying to build. We can then make recommendations on how to proceed.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

jasonlin

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/33691#Comment_33691

Hi Eric,

I just want a pathway with flat concrete, nothing fancy. No step and no pavers. only concrete

thanks

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/79175#Comment_79175

Hi @jasonlin,

If you are after laying a concrete slab for your pathway, I suggest reading through this helpful step-by-step guide: How to pour a concrete slab. As @Jewelleryrescue mentioned, typically, you'd buy pre-mixed concrete for such a project. Here's a handy calculator to work out the requirements.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

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