How to Lay a Brick Path

Widen the notches on either side of the screed so it fits between the edge bricks with about ¼ inch of wiggle room on either side. Use it to screed the sand again. Begin laying the pattern between the edging: Hold a brick above the sand, press it against the edge brick, and position it so it’s even with the start of the path. Once it’s in position, set it down directly in place. Using a mallet, tap the brick level with the edge course. Continue laying bricks in this manner, hitting each to set it (as shown), until the path is filled in. Check the slope of the bricks with the level and scrap-wood attachment as you work. When you lay the bricks, make sure not to drag them across the sand or your joints will fill with sand and they won’t be tight.