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Covering outdoor concrete steps with wood.
Diy concrete steps covered with wood rather than paint unappealing concrete steps why not cover them with wood.
Try this method to beautify the entrance to your home.
When i was thinking through the details for our farmhouse front porch makeover i.
You can purchase pre cut kits at your local hardware store or you can challenge your diy skills by starting from scratch.
Examine the concrete steps to ensure they are not too decayed.
It is also a good way to cover up peeling paint slight chipping and discolored concrete.
Have an ugly concrete step and porch.
We want to expand it by 18 on each side so it is 9 ft instead of 6 ft.
We do not want to add pillars or a roof as i ve seen in most of the front porch ideas on this site.
Conceal each anchor in decking with a plug cut from a composite decking board.
Whatever your reasons adding a wood floor to your concrete porch is a fairly simple operation.
How to cover concrete steps with wood covering concrete steps with wood.
If the concrete steps are in disrepair the wood.
Wood is a clean stylish material for concrete stair coverings.
To begin this project we purchased a couple of 4 step stair stringers to put on the outside of the old.
You can even create a grander entrance for your home by making them wider.
Learn how to cover concrete steps with wood with this tutorial.
Measure the width and the depth of the concrete steps.
Wood stair covers are stainable so you can match them to your current decor and you can seal them to ensure they are protected for years to come.
Attach the wood composite decking to the top of the concrete stoop using the same masonry anchors.
How to cover concrete steps with wood step 1.
Covering a concrete porch with wood provides a warmer cozier feel.
Step by step pictures of the process are included.
Sweep decking clean of all debris.