The corners and edges of stair noses can chip away through ordinary use.
Repairing your concrete steps is simply a natural component of the steps' lifecycle.
For small repairs, no form is necessary.
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The trick to a successful repair without using a form is two-fold: preparation and rapid sculpting.
Plan the contours of your intended patch before you mix up the concrete.
Keep yourself, visitors, and delivery people safe by repairing your concrete steps.
Catching the problem early on is critical to preventing rebuilding the steps entirely.
Be mindful of the temperature ranges of the concrete repair product you will be using.
Wear a mask, gloves, and safety glasses.
Mix the Concrete
Mix up the concrete in the 5-gallon bucket with the recommended amount of water.
Add the concrete fortifier at a ratio of 4:1.
Mix to the consistency of peanut butter.
Wet the Surface
Lightly spray the surface to be repaired with water.
Fill the Broken Area
Build up the broken section in layers.
First, press concrete into the broken section with the margin trowel.
At this point, you are only aiming to add mass, not form, to that section.
Initially, you will need slightly more concrete than is required for that section.
Sculpt the corner or the edge with the trowel.
Place excess concrete back in the bucket.
Smooth out the concrete fill so that it is flush with the rest of the step.
Do not permit traffic on the steps until the patch is fully cured.
When to Call a Professional
A mason orgeneral contractorcan repair your concrete steps.
