Paver steps on newly poured concrete

Chuck Shank
by Chuck Shank
I had a concrete patio poured last wednesday, want to build paver steps on the concrete, how long do I have to wait to build these steps
  2 answers
  • Check what the adhesive manufacturer states if you are using any, if not you should be fine after 7 days
  • Sarah Robinson Sarah Robinson on Jul 07, 2015
    Not until the Concrete has Cured. I'm thinking it's like a good 30 days or more. Call the place that poured the concrete & ask them, to be sure. I was told, by a couple MEN to neutralize mine with Mirutic Acid, but they forgot to mention to wait until it was cured; as a result, the acid ate tiny pot-holes over the entire foundation. The Cure-Time will probably vary, depending upon where you are located. The longer it has to Cure, the stronger it will be.
    • @Sarah Robinson Good point on applying anything while it is curing which is why I mentioned the adhesive and checking with the manufacturer. As for placing concrete pavers directly over "curing" concrete (after it has had enough time to set) - that is not an issue & may even help the curing process by slowing down the moisture loss making it stronger. As an fyi you have to make sure you rinse off the muriatic acid & it should never be applied full strength