Repairing Concrete Steps instead of Replacing-Job Notes, Suggestions, and Hints.
Whether it is downturn of economy or people choosing to save money, many of my clients are choosing to “Repair rather than Replace” the materials used in the construction of their home or business.
If you decide that this type of DIY concrete repair is more than you can handle on your own. Scotts Contracting is available to assist you in your project. Fill in the form (provided below) and Scotty will respond asap to your request.
In the photos you can see:
- How the prior concrete patch job had deteriorated and made the Concrete Steps a Safety Issue for the homeowner.
- Quick and Easy Concrete Form for Repairing Concrete Walkway
- Materials used to Repair / Resurface the Concrete Steps (Home Depot Products)
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Rapid Set Cement – Multi-Purpose Construction Material
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Quikrete 1-Gallon Concrete Bonding Adhesive
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Quikrete 1 qt. Acrylic Fortifier
- Concrete Reinforcing-#4 Rebar- 1/2 in.
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- Tools needed to accomplish Concrete Step Repair
- Darby
- Hammer-Drill w/ 1/2 Concrete Bit and Flat Bit
- Concrete Floats and Edgers
- Screw Gun
- Clamps
- Wire Brush
- Buckets
- Broom/Brush
Photo 3)
Inexpensive Concrete Form used to repair edge of Concrete Walkway.
1) Concrete Form consisting of 2- 1×4 or 1×6 Screwed together and clamped to edge of Walkway
Photo 4)
Edge View of Concrete poured into the Concrete Form used to repair edge of Walkway
Note: Before concrete was poured into the form it is suggested by the manufacture to:
1) Clean Area completely of any substances that will inhibit the new concretes adhesion properties.
2) After cleaning and prepping area: Apply a surface bonding agent (Concrete Glue) to the area with an old paint brush; carefully working the Adhesive into all cracks and crevices.
Photo 5)
Notes:
Photo 6)
Notes: Notice how the Fast Dry Cement Patch is drying ( white areas compared to grey area )
Broom finish used for traction on the steps and the finished texture
Photo 7)
This photo was included to point out the transition between the Step and Landing zone. The area was filled with concrete to inhibit future seep-age of water from entering the area and further deteriorating the Foundation of the Home.
Hints and Suggestions:
- To increase the life expectancy of this concrete patch and increase the adhesive properties. (A)An acrylic bonding agent ____ was used in the mixture of Concrete and Water. (B) Surface Bonding Agent applied to clean surfaces before patch was installed. The working time for the patch will be under 15 mins. Only mix enough patch to work small areas ( 1/4 of a 5 Gal Bucket at a time )
- When repairing steps if at all possible start at the top step and work down
- Clean Hand Trowels often to remove adhesive from the Acrylic Agent for a smooth finish that can later be worked into the finished texture (Broom Finish or Swirl Finish)
If you decide that this type of DIY concrete repair is more than you can handle on your own. Scotts Contracting is available to assist you in your project. Fill in the form (provided below) and Scotty will respond asap to your request.
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Amazing job on the stairs! Painting it will make it more presentable!
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I believe the client had plans to rebuild the entire staircase at the time and chose to skip the paint. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the article.
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Good work. keep it up .
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