How to Build a Propane Fire Pit with 100% Granite!

How to Build Your Propane Fire Pit

Before you get started, select a desirable and safe location for your firepit away from buildings, tree branches, and/or a wooden gazebo or pergola, and then proceed with the following steps.

Propane Fire Pit

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Clean granite pieces with water and a nylon brush.

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Identify the outdoor spot where you would like to set up your fire pit. Be sure to avoid overhanging tree branches.

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Lay the first row of granite. Ensure this row is on a level surface.

1 first row
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Continue to dry-stack or adhere the granite pieces by staggering the joints.

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For the second row, you’ll need to create ventilation gaps on opposite side of your propane fire pit. To do so, replace two full granite pieces with the half-sized ones.

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Cut and secure wire mesh to the inside walls of these gaps so rodents don’t make your fire pit home.

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Check for vertical plumb. If you need to level the granite, mix a teaspoon of sand with exterior grade silicone, PL 620 Granite/Marble, or PL Premium Constructive Adhesive, and apply this mixture between the rows.

2 second row gaps
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Determine the location of the control panel for your propane fire pit. Select a spot that is the least visible.

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To create a space where the control panel goes, omit the granite pieces by using those that we’ve numbered for you.

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Lay the remaining granite pieces to your desired height.

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Ensure the assembled base is level and plumb. Inside this base, insert the steel burner bracket.

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The flange of the bracket can rest either above or under regular-sized top caps. If you purchased oversized caps, secure them under the flange for stability and safety.

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Drill four holes into the exterior granite base in order to screw and adhere the cover plate.

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Attach the sparker and control valve to the plate.

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If you will be using a propane tank as your fuel source, insert it into the granite base. This way, you’re able to hide the propane tank inside your granite fire pit!

4 layers propane tank
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Connect the flex hose to your propane tank or supply line according to the burner instructions.

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Add glass beads or lava rocks.

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You’re all set to enjoy your propane fire pit.

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Shapes & Pieces per Row

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Round 35

10 pieces per row
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Round 48

13 pieces per row
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Square 35

12 pieces per row
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Square 45

16 pieces per row

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Burner Installation

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