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Repairing Concrete Steps

Over time, it’s not unusual for a set of concrete steps to develop a few cracks or chips, especially on the tread areas that get the most traffic. In addition to being unsightly, this damage can sometimes lead to unsafe conditions on the steps, so it’s important to make repairs to your concrete steps before the damage gets too extensive. This project guide demonstrates how to make repairs to one of the most common problem areas – the corner or edge of an exposed step.

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Steps

Step One
Step 1

Scrub the broken area clean with a stiff, wet brush.

Apply concrete bonding agent to the exposed concrete with a paintbrush. This helps the patching compound adhere to the old concrete.

Step Two
Step 2

Wait until the bonding agent gets sticky, then apply patching compound to the damaged area with a mason’s trowel. Apply enough compound to replace the missing concrete. If you are using a vinyl concrete-patching mix, no bonding agent is required.

Step Three
Step 3

Tape together a wood form to fit around the corner.

Place pavers against the form so it doesn’t move while the compound is hardening. If the area to be patched is large, you may want to create this form before Step 2.

 
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  Tools
 
 
 
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· Patching compound
· Wire brush
 
 
  Materials

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· Muriatic acid
· Bonding agent
· Patching compound
   
   

 

 

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