How Do I Get a Bullnose Edge Finish on Concrete Stairways?
A bullnose edge finish puts a rounded edge to your concrete projects. Besides looking good, the bullnose edge helps prevent the edge of the concrete from chipping and cracking. You get a bullnose edge finish on concrete stairways by using a hand-held edger. The edger is a small steel trowel that is slightly curved at one end. They come in a variety of sizes to give you the amount of curved edge that you need. Using one is easy, but it may take some practice to get it right. Fill a bucket with water. You will use this to clean your edger as you work. Dip the edger in to wet it before you begin. Seat the curved edge of the edger between the concrete and the form at one end of the tread. The best way to do this is to make a sawing motion with the edger until the flat of the edger is resting on the concrete tread. Tilt the edger slightly toward the form and away from you and draw it along the form to the opposite end of the tread. You want the edger to be lifted up slightly in the directio
