Don’t toss broken bricks in the trash!
Use the tamper to compress the sand-and-gravel base.
Tamp down the gravel and top with 1 1/2 inches of masonry sand.
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Establish abrick edgefirst and then place a couple of odd-shape stones into the design.
Fill in with brick pieces; tamp the bricks into place with a mallet.
Place Bricks
Place the bricks as close together as possible.
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Go the classic route with simple stacks or get creative with curves and zig-zags.
Sweep the sand between the bricks with a broom until all gaps are filled.
Now, sit back and enjoy your new broken-brick patio!
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Related:Make a Brick Path
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