Can you pour concrete over river rock? Will it hold up?
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Janet Pizaro on Aug 28, 2015Its not a bas idea but the concrete could look worse. I would try putting some potted plants shrubs in containers and some stairs and a table to disguise the rock.I would be more cost effective.Helpful Reply
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Z on Aug 28, 2015It depends on the size of the rock. Not knowing that for sure, the best I can help you is to tell you to call a local business and see if they can make a mix that will work for your needs.Helpful Reply
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Lori Jackson on Aug 28, 2015What about a simple platform deck, allowing the river rock to serve as a drainage bed?Helpful Reply
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TJ Christie on Aug 29, 2015I'd love to see a photo of the patio before commenting...Helpful Reply
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Margie Spry on Aug 29, 2015It depends on how deep it is, I think. The concrete is too thick to move down in between the stones if it's more than an inch or so. We had river rock along both sides of our house before we put in concrete. The contractor removed most of the rock before laying the concrete. The concrete.,.over the bottom layer of stones...is about four inches thick.Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Aug 29, 2015Gad. No sense in making a bad sit worse. Are the tenants gone? If not, they put it in without your permission, get them to take it out. Or clear out the rocks and take it from their damage deposit. If you're stuck, you could also call a landscaper and say you can have it for free - just remove it.Helpful Reply
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HASTINGS on Aug 29, 2015Just to let all know. Yes you can put concrete over river rock. Marilyn the big trick is going to make sure that it is level to start with and frame it out. You may want to bring some sand in to help level. Then once you have it all prepared and ready to pour. Make sure you tell the concrete company what your base is and they will make sure the mix of water to concrete is correct. If your asking how I know. When we had to have our ramps built, we used old concrete as a filler in the bottom with river rock to sand going around it all.1 marked as helpful Reply
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