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.
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.
This zigzag pattern creates a formal look that can be adapted to a slight curve.
Brick patterns include the basket weave sometimes spelled as one word herringbone and running bond.
Illustration by thomas taylor.
But it requires several cuts along the perimeter.
A soldier course is the border which serves as a decorative edging for such things as walkways patios and driveways.
For a tutorial on construction see this article on building brick patios that tutorial instructs readers to start with a relatively easy hardscape project.
Luckily most residential walkways do not cover an excessive amount of space meaning that the square footage will be low.
Then set out nine bricks.
To gauge the starting point of the pattern mark a 45 degree angle on the corner of one brick.
Then measure the distance between the 45 degree line and the straightedge and note it.
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 is known as the herringbone brick pattern.
This lovely curved brick paver walkway is an example of the running bond pattern although it has a different soldier course.
Building a patio without having to cut your pavers.
Spanish bond photo by don penny time inc.
Line up the leading corners of the brick with a straightedge.