Cover them with inch stone then pull a 2x4 screed board over the pipes to create a flat bed for setting the pavers.
Installing pavers over concrete driveway.
Install a concrete or hard plastic edging to keep the pavers from shifting.
Then a one inch thick layer of sand is added across the entire area where the pavers will be laid down.
Once the concrete has dried border pavers will be glued down using mortar or a construction adhesive.
If it s for your pool surround ensure you re using pavers suitable for your pool area that are salt and slip resistant and you may want a matching coping or step treads.
Spread the sand evenly to eliminate low spots.
Place a level 1 sand bedding layer between the pavers and underlying asphalt or concrete similar to a standard installation.
The following guidelines will help ensure your project is exactly what you have imagined.
The process is nearly identical to laying a paver patio over ground.
If it s a concrete driveway you are paving over you have to use pavers suitable for vehicle traffic like bricks for long lasting endurance.
Place draining holes at low spots to allow water that seeps into the joints to escape.
As of now your project area is beginning to take shape with a solid prepared base.
Do s and don ts of paver installation.
Perhaps they have an old installation built on a concrete slab or perhaps they want to avoid doing the work necessary to rip up an old concrete patio or driveway.
The next step is laying the pavers where you can finally begin to see your plan take action.
Many people want to install pavers over concrete.
Step 3 of 3 installing the pavers.
Use either concrete lumber or pvc to hold the edges of your pavers.
These are easily and quickly installed will last and may even give accent to your pavers.
Lay a bed of sand approximately 1 inch deep and 12 inches wide.
Then starting from one corner lay two 2 inch diameter steel pipes about 6 feet apart and parallel on the compacted base.
Before installing pavers over concrete the surface is cleaned with pressure washer to remove any dirt or debris.
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.
According to several paver manufacturers paving blocks can be installed on top of concrete without mortar if you first lay down a 1 2 to 1 bed of coarse sand.