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earth tones, patterns range from simple to intricate and may be laid with or without mortar.

Laying the brick

The type of brick, the intricacy of the design and the type of installation (mortared or mortarless) home owners have chosen should all be considered when determining whether a paving project is best suited to a do-it-yourself or professional installation.

For example, because antique-style, hand-made bricks, by the nature of their design and manufacturing process, will vary in size, they demand more artistry in patterning and should probably be installed by a mason skilled in adjusting for the variability. While this type of paver may not be the right choice for a doit-yourselfer, it creates a soft, rich look that can’t be duplicated. Hand-made brick could be a crucial design element in achieving historical accuracy through the use of simple, traditional brick paving patterns.

Many manufacturers have adapted to modern technology brought from Europe and are now producing brick pavers with unprecedented accuracy in dimensions. This more modern paving brick is well-suited to complex designs and pat

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