Wednesday, March 8, 2017

DIY Herringbone Brick Garden Path HOW TO GUIDE

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!

Herringbone Garden Brick Garden Path www.vintagebricks.com


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.
Herringbone Garden Brick Garden Path www.vintagebricks.com

Step 3: Spread your gravel 1-2" deep along the path, tamp down the gravel
Herringbone Garden Brick Garden Path www.vintagebricks.com

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
Herringbone Garden Brick Garden Path www.vintagebricks.com

Step 6: Pour sand over bricks fill the gaps
Herringbone Garden Brick Garden Path www.vintagebricks.com

Step 7: Fill in edges around the bricks with dirt and pieces of grass to create a natural look
Herringbone Garden Brick Garden Path www.vintagebricks.com

Step 8: Clean up any excess sand and enjoy your beautiful new old pathway.
Herringbone Garden Brick Garden Path www.vintagebricks.com


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Herringbone Garden Brick Garden Path www.vintagebricks.com

1 comment

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