To gauge the starting point of the pattern mark a 45 degree angle on the corner of one brick.
Herringbone curved brick walkway patterns.
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.
Herringbones are usually laid at 45 or 90 degree angles and require precision and patience with measuring and laying the bricks.
Luckily most residential walkways do not cover an excessive amount of space meaning that the square footage will be low.
Spanish bond photo by don penny time inc.
The photos here provide examples.
Then set out nine bricks.
Cost of a brick walkway.
This zigzag pattern creates a formal look that can be adapted to a slight curve.
But it requires several cuts along the perimeter.
This is known as the herringbone brick pattern.
Herringbone photo by don penny time inc.
Line up the leading corners of the brick with a straightedge.
For a tutorial on construction see this article on building brick patios that tutorial instructs readers to start with a relatively easy hardscape project.
Four outer bricks form a square that encases a half brick to cover 1 square foot.
Brick patterns for patios and walkways herringbone brick pattern aka herringbone brick bond.
This lovely curved brick paver walkway is an example of the running bond pattern although it has a different soldier course.
Illustration by thomas taylor.
A soldier course is the border which serves as a decorative edging for such things as walkways patios and driveways.