How Do You Resurface Cement Stairs By Yourself?
Throughout the years, cement stairs can become worn and old looking. Weather, daily walking and use, and the presence of potted plants on the stairs can cause unsightly stains. Resurfacing the stairs provides a more economical option than replacing them, as you will not have to use as much cement. Follow a few simple instruction with some patience to give your cement stairs an updated look. Sweep the stairs thoroughly to determine the location of any loose cement. Using a chisel and hammer, remove all of the loose cement from the stairs. Clean the stairs completely. Using the pressure washer, wash the stairs with a 10-inch spray to remove all the dirt, dust and debris. Determine a thickness for your overlay (the sand-cement mixture you will apply over your stairs); 3/4 inch generally makes for a good overlay thickness. Lay the pieces of lumber up next to your stairs so that the concrete will not pour over the edges of the stairs, with the top of the wood lying level with your determine
