After your have prepared the area now you are ready for the next steps in your brick pavers installation process.
There will be just a few more steps for a great completed job well done.
Choose a pattern that compliments your space and brick paver size.
There are several patterns to choose from.
It is best to choose a pattern where cutting can be avoided as much as possible.
Start laying your pattern at a corner.
If your paver area is near a solid structure, start, at that side.
Set the bricks into the sand.
Use perpendicular string lines to keep the pattern on line.
Don't hammer or press them into the sand.
They should fit snugly with about 1/16" to 1/8" of a gap between each brick.
Continue to layout your pattern working from your starting corner to the non anchored edge.
Don't be too concerned with gaps between pavers; you can fill them with sand later.
Be sure to check the level of the brickwork as you go along.
Once the layout is complete, cut any remaining pavers needed to finish the pattern.
Make sure the final edge pavers are no smaller then 2" in width.
Brick pavers can be cut with a broad blade chisel and a hammer.
For finer cuts, a brick splitter or wet saw can be used Final Touches to your installation: Inspect the work you have done.
Make any final adjustments that may be needed.
Sweep dry sand into the joints to lock your pavers in place.
This creates a "interlock".
You may want to use a plate compactor to gently tamp down and settle the pavers.
Always spread a layer of sand down first before use the plate compactor.