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How to Install Pavers Over a Concrete Patio

Renew an old concrete patio with decorative brick or concrete pavers. No need to tear out an ugly slab—just hide it! The post ...
Ever wondered how concrete pavers are made and how sometimes they manage to look so random and yet fit perfectly together like pieces of a puzzle? It’s quite simple actually. The secret is a concrete ...
Pavers may be the easiest patio surface to install yourself. Pavers are set on sand or crushed concrete rather than bound with mortar. You can even lay pavers on top of your existing patio if it’s ...
A brick patio can be laid over an existing concrete slab or in a sand bed. On concrete, bricks are set in ½ inch of wet mortar with ⅜- to ½-inch-wide mortar joints. You can create attractive, unique ...
Laying pavers can be a difficult task for the novice DIYer. This easy-to-use tool from Quikrete will cut your installation time in half, and leave you with a great looking and durable path. You’ll ...
Q. Pavers are top on my mind. I'm planning a paver patio and want to be ready to go when the weather is favorable. Because of the harsh economy, I can't afford to hire a contractor. Will brick pavers ...
Q: We plan to build a patio. I prefer interlocking pavers, but my wife wants to use concrete. I know concrete is much faster, but I think the pavers will look better. How hard is it to install the ...