I am in the process of refacing my front steps i got bluestone for the treads a thinstone ledge strip cut for the risers and thinner bluestone of the.
Resurface concrete steps with stone.
Section off work areas no larger than 144 square feet 13 4 square meters.
Tape off the edges.
Focus on areas where concrete is loose step 2 let the concrete dry completely.
Use a concrete finishing broom.
Step 1 use a power washer to remove dirt and loose concrete.
Find out how to repair and resurface old concrete steps so they look as good as new.
Go to the next step when you can stand on the patch without indenting it in about 2 to 5 hours.
Blend with a paddle mixer attached to a corded drill.
Work the concrete into the pores.
Step 1 overview cross section of concrete clad steps illustration by gregory nemec.
Apr 15 2017 updated below with pic of started project.
Prepare the concrete patch mix.
Combine 1 part water with 7 parts resurfacer in a 5 gallon bucket.
Before resurfacing concrete steps remove any stains from oil paint or tree sap or cover them with a sealer before applying concrete to keep the stain from bleeding through.
Saturday install and grout the veneer stones steps 6 13.
Use weather stripping or duct tape to prevent the concrete resurfacer from spilling into the joints.
Spread the resurfacer photo by ryan benyi.
Mix the concrete in a wheelbarrow or small concrete mixer.
Hooky day install and grout the landing pavers step 17 19.
Use back and forth strokes to clean all of the concrete completely.
Fill the recesses with resurfacer and smooth with a finish trowel.
Mix concrete resurfacer according to instructions on the bag.
It s essential that control joints and expansion joints are maintained.
Friday prep the wall and steps steps 2 5.
Create a wetter consistency.
Apply the concrete mix.
Pressure wash the concrete.
Hold the end of the power washer 3 4 inches 7 6 10 2 cm from the surface of the concrete and pull the trigger to shoot out water.
Add a second coat.
Stir until the lumps are removed and the cement mixture has a consistency like thick pancake batter.
Add the skim coat.