You will notice one difference, however, between a mortared path and a mortared patio. When building a paver path, you don’t have to start in the center and work outward. All brick walkways start their paving in a corner. You’ll want to be sure to lay the base materials in layers and compact one layer before adding the next one. This is especially important if your walkway will be subjected to frequent or hard use, such as the movement of garden equipment. Base materials that shift under a sand-set path create ripples, and an improperly tamped slab base can crack. Depending on your skill level, you’ll need between 20 and 40 hours to lay a 4x25-foot walkway. Make sure you’re comfortable designing a layout and working with mortar before undertaking this type of project.
