Brick veneer over concrete sidewalk hi i need to put a brick veneer over a concrete sidewalk and the result needs to be very robust.
Brick veneer over concrete walkway.
Yes simply lay a thin layer of mortar over the concrete lay your brick and mortar the joints.
Brick veneers are a great way to improve the appearance of concrete while tying the steps into a new brick patio or brick walkway.
In some cases most often because it doesn t make sense to replace an existing set of concrete steps that is in good condition we are able to adhere a brick veneer using concrete adhesive.
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.
Rather than pulling up your original walkway you can simply adhere a thin piece of brick over the existing concrete making it look like a much more expensive full brick path.
My current plan based on my inadequate knowledge and some quick internet research is to attach galvanized mesh to the concrete using tapcon screws and plastic or ss washers and then to adhere half thickness bricks using adhesive mortar.
Use your shovel to get the sand into the concrete area and then smooth it out.
Cover the entire concrete space in a thin layer of this sand.
Adding brick veneer to a concrete walkway if you are looking for a more traditional look for your front yard or garden consider adding brick veneer over any concrete walkways.