Friday prep the wall and steps steps 2 5.
Resurface concrete steps with stone.
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.
Tape off the edges.
Add a second coat.
Use back and forth strokes to clean all of the concrete completely.
Step 1 use a power washer to remove dirt and loose concrete.
Give the concrete 1 2 hours to dry after power.
Focus on areas where concrete is loose step 2 let the concrete dry completely.
Use a concrete finishing broom.
Use weather stripping or duct tape to prevent the concrete resurfacer from spilling into the joints.
Stir until the lumps are removed and the cement mixture has a consistency like thick pancake batter.
Apply the concrete mix.
Spread the resurfacer photo by ryan benyi.
Mix the concrete in a wheelbarrow or small concrete mixer.
Sunday set the bluestone treads step 14 16.
Saturday install and grout the veneer stones steps 6 13.
Pressure wash the concrete.
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.
Apr 15 2017 updated below with pic of started project.
Blend with a paddle mixer attached to a corded drill.
Create a wetter consistency.
Add the skim coat.
Hooky day install and grout the landing pavers step 17 19.
Plug the power washer in connect it to a water source and turn on the machine using the switch.
Fill the recesses with resurfacer and smooth with a finish trowel.
Step 1 overview cross section of concrete clad steps illustration by gregory nemec.
Section off work areas no larger than 144 square feet 13 4 square meters.
It s essential that control joints and expansion joints are maintained.
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Work the concrete into the pores.
Combine 1 part water with 7 parts resurfacer in a 5 gallon bucket.
Mix concrete resurfacer according to instructions on the bag.