How Do You Repair A Cement Porch?
Cement porches tend to get damaged over time. Extreme weather may cause your porch to shift, crack and lose chips, leaving ugly depressions. Time and heavy use can wear away the edges. Even the salt that you sprinkle on your icy steps in winter can corrode the concrete and make it look older than it is. It’s expensive to hire a professional to make simple fixes to your porch, but you can patch small areas for little money. Chip away any crumbling or loose cement around the damaged area of the porch with a hammer and cold chisel. Carve a V-shaped indentation with a hammer and chisel beneath any vertical areas, such as the fronts or sides of steps, that you plan to repair. This will prevent the cement patching mix from sliding out of these areas when it’s applied. Sweep away any large pieces of cement. Hose down the porch to remove cement dust and small pieces, as well as any surface dirt that might keep your patch from adhering. Dip a clean paint brush in your cement bonding agent and p
