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Covering existing concrete patio with pavers.
Spread a coat of paver base on the patio leaving about 8 inches of the perimeter of the patio free of the paver base.
Step by step photos and a full tutorial.
Pavers can extend your existing concrete patio for a larger outdoor space.
You can lay the pavers on top of the concrete either in sand or with concrete joints.
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.
The materials for this 12 x 14 ft.
Spread polymeric sand over the pavers and spray water over the sand to set it.
Buy enough pavers to cover the square footage of the new patio space plus 5 for cuts at the edges.
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Apply mortar to the exposed cement around the perimeter of the patio and set pavers directly on top.
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To lay on grass you need to place a layer of gravel.
Leave a base free perimeter of about 8 inches or one row of pavers around all patio edges.
Lay the border first.
Removing the concrete and replacing the patio with pavers involves laying a compacted.
Patio cost about 850 or 5 per sq.
If you use sand i would suggest polymeric sand.
You ll need to spread mortar directly on the concrete there.
Set the pavers on top of the paver base.
Clean your patio surface with a hose or pressure washer to get the firmest grip from your mortar.
This hardens and helps prevent water from percolating down to the existing concrete base.
Use tile to cover a concrete patio.
Concrete patios serve their purpose well but the plain material adds little interest to your outdoor space.
Want a more permanent cover up idea.
Irregularly shaped patios will require more cuts so an extra 10 of that material should be purchased.
Pavers on concrete without sand are held in place using mortar.
Spread a flat.
Clean the edges of the patio where you ll later glue down the border pavers over concrete.
If your patio is cracked consider placing a layer of weed defense fabric on the concrete before you spread the paver base.
Determine the design and placement.
Use pavers to cover your concrete patio.