Covering Outdoor Cement Stairs
Front steps mark the beginning of our homes the place where the outside world ends and family life begins.
Covering outdoor cement stairs. Give a tile facelift to an ordinary patio from diy network. We cut it into the same shape as the stringers except extended it all the way to the ground. Step by step photos and a full tutorial. In summer we sit on them watching our children play or chatting with the neighbors or simply sipping iced tea.
May 2020 updated below with pic of started project. 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. Over the years the outdoor concrete surfaces of your house become unattractive and dull. Covering your concrete steps with wood can add protection and beauty to your steps.
As with the other options you can usually find stone like slate pre cut from local hardware or specialty flooring stores. After the wood risers and treads were all screwed in we finished the outsides with the same plytanium siding panel that we used for the porch skirting. Concrete patio idea cover up with a deck. Use tile to cover a concrete patio.
Mar 8 2016 explore stayc gates s board how to cover ugly concrete step front of home on pinterest. Natural stone is perfect for covering outdoor concrete stairs or for adding a rustic flair to the inside of your home. You can spice up their appearance by adding some wood planks on top of them. Concrete steps may serve their purpose but they are not the most attractive looking steps.
Every year after you pressure wash your walkway patio or porch you tell yourself that it s the last time you re going to do this long and tedious job. Perfect solution for an outdoor patio that needs updating. Front steps are meant to welcome guests to invite friends and family in for a spell. Although slate is the most durable of all the materials you can use it can also be the trickiest to.
Concrete outdoor surfaces can face a lot of wear and tear over time but a fresh coat of paint can provide a welcome makeover. The layer of wood you place over the top of the concrete steps can also make them stronger. Kelly at view along the way shows us how to build a deck over concrete. Renovate your outdoor concrete coating.
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