Is this a good idea? Could use some suggestions as I never have done anything like this.
I want to do this for a cute fireplace area. I plan on using pea gravel would that be a good filler? Any suggestions? How much would a project like this cost?
No, do not use pea gravel. It shifts underfoot, tracks and spills everywhere, and turns into weedy, stony mud. Ideally, your seating area would be pavers or concrete, but you can use tamped road base or crushed granite if you’re dead set on a loose floor.
You will also need to make sure the firepit is built using fire-resistant bricks.
GoodLuckGiraffe
All looks good minus the lights strong over the actual fire. They might melt. Couple hundred dollars should do it. Don’t forget to dig a pit down about a foot inside the ring.
smelyal8r
I would buy a circular paver kit and do the work. I built a patio last summer bigger than that, no kit. Lotta work but so worth it and with a pre-made set, would have been so much easier. Probably cost 1k+ to do yourself properly with the dig out, paver base, and sand. No saw needed.
Be sure to “vent” the firepit on the sides ( leave a couple of holes between stones) or the fire won’t get any draft/air and it will smoke if it stays lit at all.
light_viber
Ngl, I get the appeal of pea gravel for a fireplace area, but I’d think twice about it. While it looks cute and is easy to maintain, it can get super hot and may not be the safest option around a fire. Consider something like sand or paving stones instead. They handle heat better and give a more stable base. As for cost, it varies a lot based on your area, but expect anywhere from a couple hundred to over a thousand, depending on the size and materials. Just make sure to check local fire codes too; safety first!
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No, do not use pea gravel. It shifts underfoot, tracks and spills everywhere, and turns into weedy, stony mud. Ideally, your seating area would be pavers or concrete, but you can use tamped road base or crushed granite if you’re dead set on a loose floor.
You will also need to make sure the firepit is built using fire-resistant bricks.
All looks good minus the lights strong over the actual fire. They might melt. Couple hundred dollars should do it. Don’t forget to dig a pit down about a foot inside the ring.
I would buy a circular paver kit and do the work. I built a patio last summer bigger than that, no kit. Lotta work but so worth it and with a pre-made set, would have been so much easier. Probably cost 1k+ to do yourself properly with the dig out, paver base, and sand. No saw needed.
[paver kit](https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Mutual-Materials-83-52-in-x-83-52-in-x-2-375-in-Cascade-Blend-Concrete-Old-Dominion-Paver-Circle-Kit-PV060ODCRCAM/306607862?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&fp=ggl&pla=&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D28O-028_028_HARDSCAPES-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PMAXONECLICK_BHU24_PMAXTEST&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D28O-028_028_HARDSCAPES-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PMAXONECLICK_BHU24_PMAXTEST-20553204455–&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20556885544&gbraid=0AAAAADq61UfWKOlUqDltLl-S8QxGS6UOo&gclid=CjwKCAiAkbbMBhB2EiwANbxtbXUor4k8A9r7dJ21Mm1W1_HefG2II_9eatZblf2O3oSUCwbJ7tNGgxoCRfoQAvD_BwE)
Those chairs really kill the mood imho
Be sure to “vent” the firepit on the sides ( leave a couple of holes between stones) or the fire won’t get any draft/air and it will smoke if it stays lit at all.
Ngl, I get the appeal of pea gravel for a fireplace area, but I’d think twice about it. While it looks cute and is easy to maintain, it can get super hot and may not be the safest option around a fire. Consider something like sand or paving stones instead. They handle heat better and give a more stable base. As for cost, it varies a lot based on your area, but expect anywhere from a couple hundred to over a thousand, depending on the size and materials. Just make sure to check local fire codes too; safety first!