Trying to complete a bricklaying job by yourself? Check out this reference guide to get the job done like a professional!

2.  There may be a time where you want to get
a bricklaying job done by yourself. Whether
you are making a flower bed box or building
a house, check out this guide for the basic
steps!

3.  Before you get started, you want to make
sure you have your basics covered:
 Bricklaying tools
 Mortar/cement
 Bricks
 Leveler
 String

4.  Prep the area in which you are working. That
means you want to level the ground. Dig about 10-
12 inches deep and set up a straight string to make
sure your bricks will be aligned.
 Apply a layer of about 3-inches of gravel or
crushed stone into the area and level.
 After the gravel and stone is in place, apply a
1-inch layer of coarse sand on top.
 Pour a 1-inch thick layer of cement on top
and allow it to dry for 24 hours before you
begin bricklaying.

5.  After you have waited
24 hours for the 1st
layer of cement to dry,
you can begin laying
bricks. Make sure after
each layer you place
down, add a 1-inch
layer of mortar. You
can use bricklaying
tools to even out the
mortar for a smooth,
clean look between
layers. NOTE: be sure
you stager each layer
of brick.

6.  As the mortar begins
to set, make sure you
strike the head and
bed joints. Use a
‘jointer’ or ‘joint
striker’ to rub it
along the mortar
joint between your
bricks. This helps the
mortar set with an
even finish.

7.  Be sure after each layer, use a leveler. You
want to make sure that the bricks are
perfectly aligned so it is structurally sound.
 Wipe away excess mortar that is not in the
joints because it’ll take away from the bricks
overall appearance.
 Wear gloves when bricklaying because
cement can irritate the skin and be
extremely difficult to wash off if it hardens.