Glue Pavers Over Concrete

We recommend that you always use concrete adhesive when gluing pavers to the perimeter of a concrete slab.

Glue pavers over concrete.

A bed of adhesive glue is used to make the pavers tiles adhere securely to the concrete base. This helps drain water away from the pavers and off the concrete slab. An easy diy option especially if the levels and falls on the concrete base are all correct. How to cover a concrete patio with pavers pavers over concrete.

Before installing pavers over concrete the surface is cleaned with pressure washer to remove any dirt or debris. Lay the border first. It is a common practice to mortar or glue the perimeter pavers. Once the concrete has dried border pavers will be glued down using mortar or a construction adhesive.

Apply the border pavers directly to the concrete perimeter with polyurethane construction adhesive that you squeeze onto the concrete and the bottom and sides of the pavers. Clean the edges of the patio where you ll later glue down the border pavers over concrete. 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. Spread a flat.

Below is a diagram to help better illustrate installing your pavers on top of a concrete base. Follow the chalk lines. The process is nearly identical to laying a paver patio over ground. It is stronger and easier to apply.

Then a one inch thick layer of sand is added across the entire area where the pavers will be laid down.