Can You Lay Flags on Concrete

According to several paver manufacturers, paving blocks can be installed on top of concrete without mortar if you first lay down a 1/2″ to 1” bed of coarse sand. The process is nearly identical to laying a paver patio over ground.

Can you lay flags on top of concrete?

The concrete needs to be clean and clear of dirt and debris before you can start the process of laying your paving slabs. It might just be a case of sweeping the concrete, but you may need to use a hosepipe. If you do use a hose, let the concrete dry after you’ve washed it.

Do you lay slabs on mortar or concrete?

Paving slabs are bedded in a mortar mix with four parts sharp sand to one part cement. Measure your quantities using a shovel or a bucket – for example, four buckets of sand for every one bucket of cement.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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