Laying Paving Stones On Concrete

Use your drawing or rendering as a reference and begin laying your concrete pavers in the correct pattern.

Laying paving stones on concrete.

How to lay pavers. How to lay paving stones to get started scrub the border area photo 1 with a concrete cleaner or muriatic acid mixed with water check the label for mixing and safety instructions. Almost a month ago i started laying the pavers in my back yard. By tapping gently with a rubber mallet you are able to keep the pavers nice and flat.

When you re building a patio you ll make layers using these materials. Begin laying pavers at a 90 degree corner preferably one that abuts the house or another structure and continue extending the pavers along the longest straight side. This will give the courtyard more of a natural stone look. Luckily laying pavers is easy compared to all the work you ve just done.

Any rubble that i had left over from other work i crushed and used as extra gravel. Laying pavers over this material may pose problems to the drainage as concrete slabs have the inability to drain water through the blocks and into the earth. Start laying the pavers along the longest straight side. A 6 inch layer of gravel for the paver base.

A 1 inch layer of sand. Place a straight edge along the length of the pavers just laid. Use a tape measure to find the square footage of the area where you ll lay the patio. Next lay your border pavers using the same technique.

Laying pavers is a diy project that takes about one weekend to complete. Begin with the interior pavers placing them firmly onto the base and compacting them as you go. Place concrete paving stones. Follow the concrete s slope when installing the pavers and make sure the edge that drains water stays low and permeable.

That will help. Lay the pavers down with the rough surface facing upward. Any stiff brush will do but a deck stripping brush on a broom handle makes it easier.