The benefits to using dribond versus another adhesive is that it applies much more quickly and it fills in any.
Pavers over existing concrete walkway.
The question is can i go over these joints with pavers.
Installation options for how to lay pavers over concrete installing concrete pavers can significantly enhance the aesthetic of an existing municipal plaza or add definition to features of public spaces such as crosswalks and paths.
If there s any men reading this zero demo work to put these pavers over our existing sidewalk.
It s important that your existing concrete is in good shape no large cracks a smooth surface etc.
So there s basically half the thickness of a regular size brick.
Under the right circumstances it is possible to lay pavers over existing asphalt or concrete to simplify the project and reduce cost.
These brick pavers that we found are only 1 3 8 thick.
Julie s article on installing pavers over concrete.
We completely eliminated the cost of any demo work or by us doing the hard manual work ourselves by finding these thin.
With brick pavers you can lay them right on top of the concrete without having to take a jackhammer to it.
Additionally there needs to be enough room to add a paver on top of the concrete without it blocking any doorways or causing a tripping hazard.
I plan to do this on the walk leading to my front door.
Here are the basics you need to know so you can install brick pavers over the concrete you are trying to conceal.
If these are expansion joints the groove is only a half inch deep.
Lay a covering of roofing felt over the sidewalk to cushion the pavers and act as a.
From here on out this is mostly a standard paver job.
Moisture trapped between the old sidewalk and the new pavers can cause them to weaken.
In short yes it is possible but with a few things to keep in mind.
Can laying pavers over concrete be a good idea.
While it s recommended that you lay a 4 to 6 inch base layer of pea gravel or sand beneath your flagstone path do it yourselfers laying flagstone over cement generally skip this step.
Remove broken pieces of slab brush off debris and use a level to ensure that the cement sections are flat and even.
Lay the field pavers over concrete as you would on any paver patio.
It is a pretty simple process that can be done in no time.
When the field is complete glue down the final border pavers.
Then tamp the field with a plate compactor and sweep sand over the pavers to fill in the gaps.
3 4 inch porcelain pavers can be installed over sound concrete using sand or adhesive as described in this porcelain paver installation guide another option would be to use techniseal dribond mudset which applies like sand and hardens like concrete when activated with water.
First having a pre set base like concrete will restrict your creativity and freedom to add to the patio driveway or walkway.
A consumer or contractor may ask.
Cover the sand with field pavers.
