In running bond, pavers are laid in rows and each row is shifted by half a paver. It is quick to lay, needs few different cuts and suits patios, paths and terraces. The calculator starts with a 200 × 100 mm paver and the Pedestrian load class.
Row direction
Rows running away from the house make a patio look deeper, rows running across make it look wider. Switch between them with the rotation angle, 0° or 90°. Where cars drive, lay the rows across the direction of travel, so the long joints do not line up with the wheels. For heavy use, herringbone is the stronger pattern.
Half or one-third offset
Classic running bond uses a half offset. With long slabs, a slight bow shows up as a lip where the middle of one slab meets the ends of its neighbours. That is why large formats are often laid with a one-third offset instead. The one-third offset template covers that case.
Edge cuts
On a straight edge, every second row ends in a half paver. The start corner decides where the full pavers sit, so put them on the edge people see most.
FAQ
How many pavers per m² in running bond?
50 pavers per m² at 200 × 100 mm, without joints or waste.
Is running bond suitable for driveways?
For light use, with the rows laid across the direction of travel. For a driveway in daily use, herringbone holds up better.