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