Almost a month ago i started laying the pavers in my back yard.
Laying paving stones over concrete.
The existing surface was a mixture of concrete slabs pavers and some dirt.
Hairline cracks are not a cause for concern but you want to avoid.
It s easy to learn how to install patio pavers.
Keep this drainage slope in mind when adding your pavers and make sure the edge that drains water stays low and permeable.
You can choose stone travertine brick or concrete pavers for your patio.
Lay the field pavers over concrete as you would on any paver patio.
How to lay pavers.
Before laying paver stones over your old patio check the surface for imperfections that could lead to problems down the road.
They are also a good choice for a walkway pool deck or other outdoor space.
For instance if you put pavers over a concrete patio the height of.
Second the height of the installation will obviously be higher than it was.
Scrape away the excess sand and cut off the excess landscape fabric with a utility knife.
Since your pavers are over concrete we recommend that you use a non pervious polymeric sand to fill the joints.
Installing pavers over concrete defeats some of the main benefits that you get with pavers.
Let the glue dry for a few hours before you tamp the field pavers and sweep sand across the patio to fill the joints.
Certain pavers may be too tall for your space leading to tripping hazards blocked doors drainage issues or uneven surfaces.
Before you begin make sure your concrete is properly sloped and doesn t puddle.
Once you understand how pavers work you will find that removing concrete before installing pavers will ensure a long lasting pavers driveway patio pool deck or walkway.
If you install pavers over the concrete without addressing the foundation issue this will lead to major problems down the road.
Glue down the last border patio blocks.
Most pavers are 2 3 5 8cm in height plus your drainage layer.
The biggest problem with laying pavers over a concrete slab is the inability for water to drain through the blocks and down into the earth.
Before installing pavers over concrete be mindful of the height of the pavers.
Any rubble that i had left over from other work i crushed and used as extra gravel.