Create a wetter consistency.
Resurface concrete steps with stone.
Pressure wash the concrete.
It s essential that control joints and expansion joints are maintained.
Spread the resurfacer photo by ryan benyi.
Use a concrete finishing broom.
Combine 1 part water with 7 parts resurfacer in a 5 gallon bucket.
Stir until the lumps are removed and the cement mixture has a consistency like thick pancake batter.
Sunday set the bluestone treads step 14 16.
Apr 15 2017 updated below with pic of started project.
Find out how to repair and resurface old concrete steps so they look as good as new.
Plug the power washer in connect it to a water source and turn on the machine using the switch.
Prepare the concrete patch mix.
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 the skim coat.
Go to the next step when you can stand on the patch without indenting it in about 2 to 5 hours.
Add a second coat.
Mix the concrete in a wheelbarrow or small concrete mixer.
Give the concrete 1 2 hours to dry after power.
Hooky day install and grout the landing pavers step 17 19.
Fill the recesses with resurfacer and smooth with a finish trowel.
Friday prep the wall and steps steps 2 5.
Blend with a paddle mixer attached to a corded drill.
Saturday install and grout the veneer stones steps 6 13.
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.
Mix concrete resurfacer according to instructions on the bag.
Focus on areas where concrete is loose step 2 let the concrete dry completely.
Tape off the edges.
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.
Apply the concrete mix.
Work the concrete into the pores.
Use weather stripping or duct tape to prevent the concrete resurfacer from spilling into the joints.
Step 1 use a power washer to remove dirt and loose concrete.