DIY Projects



Have you ever heard someone whisper “weekend warrior” when you enter a hardware store? Been caught acquiring a Better Homes and Gardens Magazine from your local GP's waiting room or even worn your tool belt to work on casual Friday's? Yes! Well this is the section for you.

Welcome to the Austral Bricks DIY section. Select a section below and read how others in your situation approached that next big project or even send in your own stories.


How to...
Here you can download PDF DIY brochures on using our products around your home.

DIY 01 Paved Path
With time, patience and the help of a few friends you can transform that ugly entrance into your own path of gold.

DIY 02 Retaining Wall
Building your own retaining wall is easier than you think

DIY 03 Outdoor Entertaining Area
How do you cap off an extension to a classic Victorian-era home in Surrey Hills? With a new outdoor entertaining area, of course!

DIY 04 Grass Pavers
With their distinctive open-cell design, Austral Bricks Grass Pavers have long been used to create firm yet natural-looking pavements.

DIY 05 Driveway & Garden Retaining
A new driveway and garden retaining walls add street appeal and real value to a 1950s home

DIY 06 Outdoor Entertainment Area
Imagination and Austral Bricks pavers create a sophisticated outdoor entertainment area

DIY 07 Low Maintenace Garden
Over six hectic days the front of Chris and Lorraine Kay's house was transformed into a spectacular, low maintenance garden.

DIY 08 Riviera Outdoor Dining Area
Been putting off paving that patch of dirt? Now you can tackle it confidently with Handyman by your side. Smooth, very smooth!