Build Stone Around Grill

This how to build a barbecue grilling station or grill surround was created by allan block using the ab courtyard collection.

Build stone around grill.

Measure the width and depth of the grill making sure to account for any items i e gas lines protruding off the back. This one is pretty quick and easy to build and if you don t have a deck to build it on you can build a small patio section pretty easily. Add 1 2 to each measurement. You can build vents and fire proof barriers around your grill if you need or want it closer to your house or other structure.

You can build your grill surround anywhere whether that s on existing hardscape or your lawn. I ve known people who veneered around the grill and ended up sealing it in. First you want to use large flat rocks to build the stone pit. It gives viewers step by step i.

You can of course pick and choose what you include and the type of finish that you want stainless steel etc. This will be the size of the opening created for the grill. The plan includes building a frame to go under the grill sides and then attaching a stone veneer to give it an elegant touch. If you re doing stone veneer wheel the grill in after the veneer is up.

First you ll want to determine where you re building your grill surround. As a general rule the placement of your grill should be the same as it is for a freestanding grill. Even if you re building it into a non combustible structure like stone and block you may have airflow requirements so the grill works efficiently. Start by making a u shape pit about 2 feet high.

Keep the lines as straight and parallel to the ground as you can so you can use them later as guides for setting the stone. Took about 40 stones. You should also think ahead to the next. A permanent paving stone grill surround isn t easily movable so pick a spot your grill and it s surround can park for a while.

Continue scoring the scratch coat in single passes that wrap all the way around until all the mortar is grooved. For around 150 you can build this stone grill station that looks like it belongs in a fancy outdoor kitchen. Diy stone covered grill island. No trees decks overhangs or other flammable things should be in the range of your grill.

Stone grill station from unexpected elegance.