Do i have to avoid going over these joints when i set the edge using an adhesive or mortar.
Pavers over existing concrete sidewalk.
How to install stone or brick over an existing concrete pad.
If there s any men reading this zero demo work to put these pavers over our existing sidewalk.
The benefits to using dribond versus another adhesive is that it applies much more quickly and it fills in any.
Keep in mind the height the paver will add to the concrete slab once installed.
Lay a covering of roofing felt over the sidewalk to cushion the pavers and act as a.
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.
We completely eliminated the cost of any demo work or by us doing the hard manual work ourselves by finding these thin.
First having a pre set base like concrete will restrict your creativity and freedom to add to the patio driveway or walkway.
Then tamp the field with a plate compactor and sweep sand over the pavers to fill in the gaps.
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.
So there s basically half the thickness of a regular size brick.
A consumer or contractor may ask.
The existing concrete in good condition like many other sidewalks consists of a series of 3 foot sections.
Concrete makes a serviceable patio walkway or driveway but with stones and brick you can add color and design for an aesthetically.
Lay the field pavers over concrete as you would on any paver patio.
Under the right circumstances it is possible to lay pavers over existing asphalt or concrete to simplify the project and reduce cost.
The best way to install pavers over concrete.
If these are expansion joints the groove is only a half inch deep.
Cover the sand with field pavers.
In short yes it is possible but with a few things to keep in mind.
It s important that your existing concrete is in good shape no large cracks a smooth surface etc.
The question is can i go over these joints with pavers.
Since your pavers are over concrete we recommend that you use a non pervious polymeric sand to fill the joints.
Moisture trapped between the old sidewalk and the new pavers can cause them to weaken.
From here on out this is mostly a standard paver job.
Most pavers are 2 3 5 8cm in height plus your drainage layer.
These brick pavers that we found are only 1 3 8 thick.