Updating tired concrete pavers or pebblecrete used to be a big hassle.
Covering existing concrete patio with pavers.
If you use sand i would suggest polymeric sand.
Family handyman has a complete step by step for you on how to cover a concrete patio with pavers.
This hardens and helps prevent water from percolating down to the existing concrete base.
Use pavers to cover your concrete patio.
Spread a flat.
Pavers on concrete without sand are held in place using 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.
Lay the border first.
To lay on grass you need to place a layer of gravel.
Spread polymeric sand over the pavers and spray water over the sand to set it.
Concrete patios serve their purpose well but the plain material adds little interest to your outdoor space.
You ll need to spread mortar directly on the concrete there.
Spread a coat of paver base on the patio leaving about 8 inches of the perimeter of the patio free of the paver base.
Removing the concrete and replacing the patio with pavers involves laying a compacted.
Now there s an easy alternative.
Clean the edges of the patio where you ll later glue down the border pavers over concrete.
Give a tile facelift to an ordinary patio from diy network.
You can lay the pavers on top of the concrete either in sand or with concrete joints.
Leave a base free perimeter of about 8 inches or one row of pavers around all patio edges.
If your patio is cracked consider placing a layer of weed defense fabric on the concrete before you spread the paver base.
The materials for this 12 x 14 ft.
Want a more permanent cover up idea.
Irregularly shaped patios will require more cuts so an extra 10 of that material should be purchased.
Step by step photos and a full tutorial.
Set the pavers on top of the paver base.
Apply mortar to the exposed cement around the perimeter of the patio and set pavers directly on top.
Clean your patio surface with a hose or pressure washer to get the firmest grip from your mortar.
Spread a thin layer of paver base on the concrete.
How to cover a concrete patio with pavers pavers over concrete.
Use tile to cover a concrete patio.
Pavers can extend your existing concrete patio for a larger outdoor space.