How to Do Paving on a Stone Sidewalk

Asses the condition of your stone sidewalk, and note if there are any drainage issues. The sidewalk should slope downward and away from the house every 5 feet. Place a carpenter's level on the surface to see if it is even.

Clean the stone sidewalk as thoroughly as possible. Use a power washer or scrub brush to remove any mold, dirt and debris from the stone.

Measure the length of your sidewalk on both sides. Insert metal edging against the edges of the stone sidewalk. The edging should rise 1 to 2 inches above the surface of the stone.

Spread a thin layer of mortar over one end of the sidewalk. Press the first row of pavers into the mortar, spaced tightly together. Tap the pavers with a rubber mallet to press them firmly into the surface.

Spread a 1-inch layer of sand over the remaining surface of the stone sidewalk. Set the pavers row-by-row, spaced tightly next to one another. Use the rubber mallet to press the pavers into the sand. You can continue to use mortar instead of sand if you prefer, but it is not necessary if the pavers are set closely together.

Add another thin layer of mortar across the other end of the sidewalk. Set the final row of pavers in the mortar with the rubber mallet, and scrape off excess mortar with a trowel.

Spread fine-grained sand over the paved sidewalk and work the sand between the paver joints with a broom.