Herringbones are usually laid at 45 or 90 degree angles and require precision and patience with measuring and laying the bricks.
Herringbone curved brick walkway patterns.
To gauge the starting point of the pattern mark a 45 degree angle on the corner of one brick.
The photos here provide examples.
Then measure the distance between the 45 degree line and the straightedge and note it.
Cost of a brick walkway.
Line up the leading corners of the brick with a straightedge.
This zigzag pattern creates a formal look that can be adapted to a slight curve.
Having any sort of brick paving laid will run between 10 and 25 per square foot depending on the type of brick pattern site conditions and other factors.
Building a patio without having to cut your pavers.
Luckily most residential walkways do not cover an excessive amount of space meaning that the square footage will be low.
Herringbone photo by don penny time inc.
A soldier course is the border which serves as a decorative edging for such things as walkways patios and driveways.
Brick patterns for patios and walkways herringbone brick pattern aka herringbone brick bond.
Four outer bricks form a square that encases a half brick to cover 1 square foot.
This lovely curved brick paver walkway is an example of the running bond pattern although it has a different soldier course.
This is known as the herringbone brick pattern.
Then set out nine bricks.
Illustration by thomas taylor.
Spanish bond photo by don penny time inc.