How to Build a DIY Gas Fire Pit
This article will show you how to build a propane fire pit at home in 7 easy steps!
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Build Time: 3 Hours
Materials Needed: Basic (Everything except burner and kit can be found at your local hardware store)
Tools Needed
Wrench
Power Drill
Caulk Gun (optional)
Materials Needed
Tempered Glass or Fire Rocks (included in the above kit)
Vent Block (included in the above kit)
Caulk (optional)
Bricks, Pavers, OR Concrete Blocks
STEP 1
Choose Your Location
Once you have decided if you will be building a square DIY propane fire pit or a round DIY propane fire pit, the first thing you must do is decide where you are going to build your gas fire pit. Remember, it must be an area with enough space for a liquid propane tank, or near a natural gas line. Outdoor Greatroom’s D.I.Y. burner kit comes ready to connect to a propane tank but also includes an easy conversion kit to convert it to a DIY natural gas fire pit. Please note, only certified technicians should run natural gas lines for your DIY natural gas fire pit. Some owners start with building a propane tank fire pit and later switch to a natural gas fire pit build. If using the recommended burner kit for your DIY fire pit, you can place on any level surface (even combustable decks). If installing on grass, allow for proper water drainage.
All steps are also covered in the instructional video at the bottom of this page.
STEP 2
Define Your Building Area
Building a DIY gas ROUND FIRE PIT: Mark a circle 40” in diameter.
If building a DIY gas SQUARE FIRE PIT: Mark an area 24” x 24”
STEP 3
Place Blocks
Place your first ring or square of blocks. This should be placed over your marked building area and will be the base of your DIY propane fire pit build. It is best to have an interior diameter between 32″-37″. Make sure all blocks are level.
Put down the second ring of blocks on top of the first while leaving space for the DIY kit’s included control panel and vent block (included in the recommended kit). If you choose to not use the vent included in the DIY burner kit, make sure your blocks are allotted enough space between them to allow air to flow underneath the burner. Ten square inches is sufficient.
For a gas taller at home fire pit build, add a third row of blocks.
STEP 4
Add Adhesive (optional)
If you are using heavy enough building material for your DIY gas fire pit, you do not necessarily have to add adhesive but it is recommended if you do not plan on moving your fire pit. If using adhesive, make sure to first place all blocks to make sure they fit, then remove and re-do while adding caulking. Apply pressure after each level. Make sure to let adhesive dry before moving on. Building a propane fire pit at home is fun so you may want to disassemble and reassemble your D.I.Y. gas fire pit, just for the fun of it!
STEP 5
Place Your DIY Gas Fire Pit Burner
Place burner on top of the concrete blocks. Make sure that there is at least a 1″ overlap to hold the burner in place. Make sure you order the correct burner shape for either a round or square DIY gas fire pit build.
STEP 6
Add Final Layer of Blocks
Add your final layer of blocks to finish your DIY propane fire pit build, making sure they over lap the burner plate. If a taller DIY gas fire pit is desired, add an additional layer of blocks on top.
How to build a gas fire pit
STEP 7
ENJOY!
Add the fire rocks or fire glass included in the recommended DIY propane fire pit burner kit. Sit back, relax and ENJOY!
Closing Remarks
How to build a gas fire pit
When all is said and done, building your own DIY propane fire pit at home with a fire pit burner kit can be easy and fun. As with all home renovation projects, a little bit of elbow grease is required, but as far as building things at home goes, building a D.I.Y. gas fire pit is on the easier side of things. The important thing is to have a good propane fire pit burner kit. Without a DIY gas fire pit burner kit, you won’t get very far. Remember, fire can be dangerous so always use the upmost caution when building. Do not attempt to build your own fire pit burner! Always use the recommended fire pit burner kit.
If you are more interested in building a DIY gas fire table or DIY gas fire pit table, you can use the same propane burner kit but you will need to alter the steps on how to build a propane fire pit. Building a gas fire pit table is slightly more challenging but is still considered fairly easy.
Remember, when asking yourself “how do I build a gas fire pit”, you should also ask yourself “is it easy to build a gas fire pit at home”. The answer to the second question is yes, it is easy to build a DIY propane fire pit at home as long as you have a DIY gas fire pit propane burner kit for your DIY fire pit build. Otherwise, you will have a difficult time with your propane fire pit build. But again, building a DIY propane fire pit is easy with the correct DIY fire pit burner kit.
So what are you waiting for?!? Get out there and build your own gas fire pit!
