Laying Paving Stones On Concrete

Any stiff brush will do but a deck stripping brush on a broom handle makes it easier.

Laying paving stones on concrete. Laying pavers is a diy project that takes about one weekend to complete. Installing pavers over concrete defeats some of the main benefits that you get with pavers. Start laying the pavers along the longest straight side. Use your drawing or rendering as a reference and begin laying your concrete pavers in the correct pattern.

A 6 inch layer of gravel for the paver base. That will help. A 1 inch layer of sand. How to lay paving stones to get started scrub the border area photo 1 with a concrete cleaner or muriatic acid mixed with water check the label for mixing and safety instructions.

Next lay your border pavers using the same technique. When you re building a patio you ll make layers using these materials. Begin laying pavers at a 90 degree corner preferably one that abuts the house or another structure and continue extending the pavers along the longest straight side. Almost a month ago i started laying the pavers in my back yard.

How to lay pavers. Follow the concrete s slope when installing the pavers and make sure the edge that drains water stays low and permeable. 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. Place concrete paving stones.

The existing surface was a mixture of concrete slabs pavers and some dirt. Laying pavers over this material may pose problems to the drainage as concrete slabs have the inability to drain water through the blocks and into the earth. Place a straight edge along the length of the pavers just laid. By tapping gently with a rubber mallet you are able to keep the pavers nice and flat.

Use a tape measure to find the square footage of the area where you ll lay the patio. This will give the courtyard more of a natural stone look. Lay the pavers down with the rough surface facing upward.