The following tutorial is courtesy of our friends over at The Home Depot - as published in their e-newsletter.
In a simple afternoon you can create a beautiful simple DIY herringbone pathway from
Vintage Bricks thin brick tiles. Using old bricks creates the look that your pathway has been there forever!
Supply List:
- Measuring tape
- Vintage Bricks thin brick tiles
- Gravel paver base
- Paver sand
- Wheelbarrow
- Marking chalk or landscape paint
- Tamper or 4- x 4-inch board, approximately 3 to 4 inches long
- Flat-headed shovel
- Broom
Step 1: Measure the length and width of your desired garden path to determine how many
Vintage Bricks salvaged tiles you will need. Add 2 inches to your length to find the amount of gravel and sand you will need.
Step 2: Dig a 4-5" deep trench along your desired path, adding 2 inches to the width. Square the sides with a flat shovel.
Step 3: Spread your gravel 1-2" deep along the path, tamp down the gravel
Step 4: Repeat Step 3 with sand
Step 5: Lay your
Vintage Bricks thin brick tiles in a herringbone pattern, adding and removing sand to keep brick tiles even. Tap bricks into sand with a 4x4" piece of wood
Step 6: Pour sand over bricks fill the gaps
Step 7: Fill in edges around the bricks with dirt and pieces of grass to create a natural look
Step 8: Clean up any excess sand and enjoy your beautiful new old pathway.
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