The Basics Of Brick Paving

Brick paving can be a considerably tricky task if you have limited know how, and a limited set of tools, however with the right guidance it can be done by almost anyone although I would still recommend you go for professionals like Stamped Artistry who are based in Houston Texas. Here is you're your step by step guide to creating your own pathway.

Preparing The Pathway

The first thing you need to do is prepare the pathway. It is important that you first place a bed of crushed rock, and create a border which ensures that the brick paving will remain in place firmly.

The Sand And Cement Mixture

The next step is to mix the sand and cement together while wearing gloves, around 3 bags of sand should do the trick.

The Straight Edge Timber

Cut a piece of timer and place it on the sand and cement mixture to determine how high it needs to be, then proceed to mark both sides with a pencil and proceed by hammering nails into the timber.

Level The Sand And Cement Mixture

In order to start laying the pavers you need to make sure that the sand and cement mixture is level. You may need to repeat this process multiple times to ensure the mixture is flat.

Proceed With Laying Down The Pavers

Use the stretcher bond technique where joints are offset by half the width of the paver. what you need to do is lay two layers in the following pattern.

Running A String Line

Tie a string line on the unused paver and put it on one side of the wooden border. Then pull the string along the path to determine whether the pavers are level. If its lower than the string line, then proceed to put more of the sand and cement mixture underneath it.

Setting Up More Pavers

If everything is in order you can now proceed to install more pavers into place onto the sand and cement mixture.

Put Your Pavers In Place

It's fundamental that all of your pavers are aligned and that there are no gaps in the alignment. To ensure this spread white cement over the pavement, then lightly spray the path with water. This helps to harden the mixture.

With the right tools and guidance you can definitely make your own pathways. However if you still face difficulty it would be a good idea to contact someone like Stamped Artistry who are based in Houston Texas. In my experience professional help is a good idea whenever you are paving a path.

Robert Zimmerman has been an architecture and designs professor for various colleges and universities. Now retired he spends his days enjoying a cold glass of beer and writing about design related topics and whatnot.