Use a concrete finishing broom.
Resurface concrete steps with stone.
Stir until the lumps are removed and the cement mixture has a consistency like thick pancake batter.
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.
Step 1 overview cross section of concrete clad steps illustration by gregory nemec.
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.
Use weather stripping or duct tape to prevent the concrete resurfacer from spilling into the joints.
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.
Give the concrete 1 2 hours to dry after power.
Focus on areas where concrete is loose step 2 let the concrete dry completely.
Tape off the edges.
Work the concrete into the pores.
Spread the resurfacer photo by ryan benyi.
Saturday install and grout the veneer stones steps 6 13.
Prepare the concrete patch mix.
Mix concrete resurfacer according to instructions on the bag.
Blend with a paddle mixer attached to a corded drill.
Use back and forth strokes to clean all of the concrete completely.
Pressure wash the concrete.
Create a wetter consistency.
It s essential that control joints and expansion joints are maintained.
Step 1 use a power washer to remove dirt and loose concrete.
Friday prep the wall and steps steps 2 5.
Sunday set the bluestone treads step 14 16.
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.
Section off work areas no larger than 144 square feet 13 4 square meters.
Apr 15 2017 updated below with pic of started project.
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.
Fill the recesses with resurfacer and smooth with a finish trowel.
Add the skim coat.
Mix the concrete in a wheelbarrow or small concrete mixer.