Second the height of the installation will obviously be higher than it was.
Brick pavers over concrete sidewalk.
Of course when they started installing brick pavers over existing cement sidewalk we mowed our monkey grass all the way down so our masonries could work.
This may not be a big deal with certain applications but in others it may be problematic.
Moisture trapped between the old sidewalk and the new pavers can cause them to weaken.
This is how to lay the thin pavers over concrete.
Use liquid nails or another suitable adhesive to make sure that they stick.
Lay out a row of bricks along the concrete surface to determine your pattern.
The other advantage for us is that we already had monkey grass along the borders of our sidewalk.
You can create a variety of patterns with brick pavers.
This is how to lay the thin pavers over concrete.
Before you begin make sure your concrete is properly sloped and doesn t puddle.
Go around the edge of the concrete slab and install a border of brick pavers.
You will notice one difference however between a mortared path and a mortared patio.
Thin pavers allow for the look and design of stone or brick without having to spend the time and money to remove existing concrete.
For instance if you put pavers over a concrete patio the height of the patio will be increased by the height of the brick.
This outside layer will provide a level of stability for the entire project.
Allow the adhesive to dry before you do anything else around the pavers.
The biggest problem with laying pavers over a concrete slab is the inability for water to drain through the blocks and down into the earth.
Leave a 1 2 inch gap between the bricks.
Lay a covering of roofing felt over the sidewalk to cushion the pavers and act as a moisture barrier.
Brick or precast concrete paver walks whether laid on a sand bed or mortared to a slab employ many of the same techniques used to build a similar patio.