We have these 2 paver steps that are awkwardly tall. I'd like to add 2 steps to this by adding another layer of pavers to the lower step here, then adding 2 steps going off of that.

Would it be a bad idea to just lay the new steps directly on the existing ground level patio steps?

I've seen mixed guidance on using construction adhesive vs just polysand. Any thoughts on that?

  • john_browns_beard [he/him, comrade/them]
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    6 hours ago

    I would use neither, you really need mortar for steps. Poly sand is really only meant for one layer of paver that are directly on the ground.

    You can probably put the new steps over the old ones, I would probably deconstruct some of what you have there first to make sure the new ones are really solid though.

    • hungrybread [comrade/them]
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      5 hours ago

      Makes sense. We briefly looked into mortar, but kept bumping into the other 2 options. Probably a case of DIYers trying to minimize work though.

      Thanks for the advice!