Diy Brick Pizza Oven

A DIY brick pizza oven is a great way to get restaurant-quality pizza at home. It’s a relatively simple project to build, but it does require some basic masonry skills.

To build a DIY brick pizza oven, you will need:

Fire bricks (enough to build the oven floor, walls, and arch)
Refractory mortar
Concrete (for the oven base and pad)
Rebar
Formwork
Tools (masonry trowel, level, etc.)

Once you have gathered your materials, you can begin building the oven.

Step 1: Build the oven base. Pour a concrete pad that is at least 4 inches thick and extends at least 6 inches beyond the perimeter of the oven.

Step 2: Build the oven floor. Lay the fire bricks on the oven base in a single layer. Use refractory mortar to secure the bricks in place.

Step 3: Build the oven walls. Stack the fire bricks on top of the oven floor in a staggered pattern. Use refractory mortar to secure the bricks in place.

Step 4: Build the oven arch. Cut a piece of plywood to the desired size of the oven opening. Place the plywood on top of the oven walls and use it as a template to cut the arch bricks. Once the arch bricks are cut, use refractory mortar to secure them in place.

Step 5: Cure the oven. Once the oven is built, allow it to cure for at least 7 days before using it. To cure the oven, simply light a small fire inside and let it burn for a few hours each day.

Step 6: Use the oven! Once the oven is cured, you’re ready to start making delicious pizzas.

Here are some tips for building a DIY brick pizza oven:

Make sure to use fire bricks for the oven floor, walls, and arch. Fire bricks are designed to withstand high temperatures.
Use refractory mortar to set the fire bricks. Refractory mortar is also designed to withstand high temperatures.
Make sure the oven is properly cured before using it. Curing the oven allows the mortar to harden and the oven to dry out.
Start with a small fire when you first use the oven. This will help to prevent the oven from cracking.
Be patient! It takes time to learn how to use a wood-fired oven.

With a little practice, you’ll be making restaurant-quality pizzas at home in no time!