If your patio includes steps you must cover the treads in order to maintain the height of the steps.
Glue pavers over concrete steps.
This helps drain water.
Especially brick steps which are the most susceptible to water damage ie.
Then a one inch thick layer of sand is added across the entire area where the pavers will be laid down.
Between the pavers on the steps and those on the patio to allow for movement.
Lay out a row of bricks along the concrete surface to determine your pattern.
You can create a variety of patterns with brick pavers.
Or you can completely cover the steps if you like.
Leave a 1 2 inch gap between the bricks.
We recommend that you always use concrete adhesive when gluing pavers to the perimeter of a concrete slab.
Preparation setting pavers on concrete steps is dangerous if they are not locked in place by mortar.
The mortar needs to form a strong bond with your existing concrete which means that all debris must be removed.
It is a common practice to mortar or glue the perimeter pavers.
Can i glue pavers over the steps.
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.
Use a scrub brush and a hose or a power washer if dirt is embedded.
Below is a diagram to help better illustrate installing your pavers on top of a concrete base.
Spalling deteriorated joints etc i would use mortar but the way i described is very doable.
Plan to lay pavers over both the face and surface of the steps.
Before installing pavers over concrete the surface is cleaned with pressure washer to remove any dirt or debris.