Glue Pavers Over Concrete Steps

Plan to lay pavers over both the face and surface of the steps.

Glue pavers over concrete steps.

Lay out a row of bricks along the concrete surface to determine your pattern. Just be sure to leave a gap of at least 1 2 in. It is stronger and easier to apply. Spalling deteriorated joints etc i would use mortar but the way i described is very doable.

Especially brick steps which are the most susceptible to water damage ie. The mortar needs to form a strong bond with your existing concrete which means that all debris must be removed. Between the pavers on the steps and those on the patio to allow for movement. Once the concrete has dried border pavers will be glued down using mortar or a construction adhesive.

The one thing i would say is make the joint between the pavers big enough to get enough polymeric sand in there to be strong enough to keep the water out 1 4. It is a common practice to mortar or glue the perimeter pavers. Leave a 1 2 inch gap between the bricks. Preparation setting pavers on concrete steps is dangerous if they are not locked in place by mortar.

Below is a diagram to help better illustrate installing your pavers on top of a concrete base. Use a scrub brush and a hose or a power washer if dirt is embedded. Before installing pavers over concrete the surface is cleaned with pressure washer to remove any dirt or debris. Then a one inch thick layer of sand is added across the entire area where the pavers will be laid down.

This helps drain water. If your patio includes steps you must cover the treads in order to maintain the height of the steps. We recommend that you always use concrete adhesive when gluing pavers to the perimeter of a concrete slab.