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Granite Scrap Patio and Path

plumberdaughter, member

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This was the before Picture, I have been on a rock removal kick for years.

Now it's time to relax and enjoy!

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Thanks Gretchen for your post "Granite Path". I loved the idea so much my Sister and I went dumpster diving at the store where she got her granite counter tops. I tried to pick out a lot of different colors and sizes. The patio is 7'x 14'. It took a lot more granite then I thought it would. The hardest part was the removal of rock that we had in our landscaping. My sons and my husband helped me with that part of the job. I loved it when I actually got to start laying out the granite pieces. It reminded me of piecework quilting, just heavier patches. It's like a puzzle I just kept putting pieces in and moving them around. My hands ached for days. When I swept the sand mix in I was amazed at how beautiful it was. I put perennials in front of the patio some day they will be bigger and fill in.

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Humana writes: Reallyllllllllllllll.....like this....Cathy Posted: 8:00 pm on July 20th

AtticusFinch writes: To avoid the slick part, turn the granite over to the non-polished side. Still lovely granite without the slippery slope. Posted: 9:13 pm on June 30th

junkermidge writes: Wow -- you're good!
Midge Posted: 8:28 pm on June 8th

bridiemurphy writes: Aha! FANTASTIC! Now I know why the sink cutouts from the granite countertops that we install in homes being built disappear so fast!! WoW! Posted: 9:42 pm on June 2nd

CottageElements writes: Amazing! Just beautiful!

Lani Posted: 12:00 am on June 2nd

Junk_Sophisticate writes: This is really beautiful! You should be so very proud.
Candy Posted: 4:21 pm on June 1st

monakent writes: What a gorgeous patio you now have!!! I can only guess your family is happy as well with the wonderful results. A job well done.

Are you now the envy of your neighborhood????? :o)

LOVE the "candle cage" you have on the milk can!!! Truly adds charm to your patio and home, along with the other antiques you have here and there.

Sit back and enjoy - you have earned it!!! gailmarie Posted: 3:06 pm on June 1st

JudiD writes: Great idea and nicely done too.

Thanks for sharing!

Judi Posted: 2:06 pm on June 1st

MimiToria writes: Hi Kim- Your patio project turned out absolutely gorgeous!I'm glad to have been your inspiration. I just love my granite out at the cabin. Take a look at my post from last summer here for all of you that might be new and didn't see it in the past: http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1264/granite-garden-paths

A huge patio of about 16 x 30 is my big project for this summer out at our cabin across the whole south end of our cabin which is currently class 5 gravel and was a former parking spot for the previous owner. My plan is to turn it into a patio area for laying out, and eating in the sunshine next to our gardens. Kim, now knows what a huge undertaking this will be as the dumpster diving is just one small portion of this project.

If you plan to do this. Here's a few tips. Granite is very, very heavy as well as rough on your hands. Do wear gloves for all of it and long sleeves for dumpster diving, as well as strong shoes and long pants. You will save yourself a lot of scratches from the rough granite that way.

Granite can be very slippery, so we found out. Caution people if its wet and be very careful with ice in the northern parts of the US. Might not be a great place to use it if you have a high traffic area.

Again, Kim this turned out fabulous, and I love how you added the great extra touches around this area to truly make it now such a welcome and gorgeous area. Kudos!

Gretchen
http://www.mimitoriasdesigns.blogspot.com Posted: 10:22 am on June 1st

shabbychick writes: Just wonderful! I love the look - your hard work was well worth it!

Thanks for sharing!

Kathy Posted: 10:06 am on June 1st

pipandpipper writes: WOW, fantastic. Now I have to go dumpster diving. I was trying to decide what to do with my back patio, I think you've made the decision for me. Thank you.
http://pipandpipper.blogspot.com Posted: 9:01 am on June 1st

irishrovr writes: This is so awesome! Thanks for including a "before" picture - what a great improvement!

Eileen
http://ruralwisconsin.blogspot.com/ Posted: 1:35 am on June 1st

TGTG writes: WOW! Your patience and perseverance paid off on something you get to look at and enjoy every day.

Beautiful job!!

JennyK Posted: 1:22 am on June 1st

texasjunkermom writes: That is absolutely the most beautiful patio! Knowing from experience how hard it is using only big rocks, that really must have been hard to do. You had a great idea and the pieces fit so well! Quite a change from what you had, and I'll bet you can use this from now on. BIG kudos to you and all who helped you! Posted: 11:28 pm on May 31st

piecesofthepast writes: This is really beautiful! Posted: 10:15 pm on May 31st

alicemom writes: Wow what a great job. I am really impressed. That was a giant job& it turned out great.
smiles, alice Posted: 10:09 pm on May 31st

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