Set the pavers on top of the paver base.
Covering existing concrete patio with pavers.
To lay on grass you need to place a layer of gravel.
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Apply mortar to the exposed cement around the perimeter of the patio and set pavers directly on top.
Spread a thin layer of paver base on the concrete.
This hardens and helps prevent water from percolating down to the existing concrete base.
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Pavers on concrete without sand are held in place using mortar.
Removing the concrete and replacing the patio with pavers involves laying a compacted.
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The materials for this 12 x 14 ft.
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Buy enough pavers to cover the square footage of the new patio space plus 5 for cuts at the edges.
How to cover a concrete patio with pavers pavers over concrete.
Determine the design and placement.
Updating tired concrete pavers or pebblecrete used to be a big hassle.
Pavers can extend your existing concrete patio for a larger outdoor space.
Irregularly shaped patios will require more cuts so an extra 10 of that material should be purchased.
Family handyman has a complete step by step for you on how to cover a concrete patio with pavers.
Concrete patios serve their purpose well but the plain material adds little interest to your outdoor space.
Clean the edges of the patio where you ll later glue down the border pavers over concrete.
Patio cost about 850 or 5 per sq.
Use pavers to cover your concrete patio.
If your patio is cracked consider placing a layer of weed defense fabric on the concrete before you spread the paver base.
Leave a base free perimeter of about 8 inches or one row of pavers around all patio edges.
Clean your patio surface with a hose or pressure washer to get the firmest grip from your mortar.
Made with joined together hardwood slats these ready made sections can be placed directly onto any surface indoors or out as long as it s hard and flat.
Spread a coat of paver base on the patio leaving about 8 inches of the perimeter of the patio free of the paver base.
You can lay the pavers on top of the concrete either in sand or with concrete joints.
Spread a flat.
Spread polymeric sand over the pavers and spray water over the sand to set it.
If you use sand i would suggest polymeric sand.