Concrete makes a serviceable patio walkway or driveway but with stones and brick you can add color and design for an aesthetically.
Flagstone veneer over concrete steps.
Lay out 5 or 6 stones where you want them.
Friday prep the wall and steps steps 2 5.
Quikrete veneer stone mortar about 5 for an 80 pound bag.
Step 1 examine the concrete steps to ensure they are not too decayed.
Because you already have the concrete patio you are eliminating the often time consuming task of having to pour a slab of concrete before laying your stones.
Brick pavers or brick tiles come in a variety of colors and styles making it easy to find a brick that suits your home s architectural styles.
Saturday install and grout the veneer stones steps 6 13.
You must use a hardwood like pine though or you will soon see plenty of wear and tear on the new steps.
The look however can leave something to be desired.
The whole process of building wood steps over concrete porch steps was way easier than i expected and made such a dramatic difference.
The layer of wood you place over the top of the concrete steps can also make them stronger.
Flagstone or bluestone veneer steps.
Our thin stone veneer products consist of quarried and weathered natural stones that have been cut thin 1 inch thick and weigh less than 15 lbs square foot use it for interior or exterior projects.
Thin natural stone veneer products.
Natural thin stone veneer is cut and split from real stone not man made artificial cement cultured or manufactured stone veneer right here in the usa.
If the concrete steps are in disrepair the wood may break along with the.
Concrete makes stout long lasting steps.
Sunday set the bluestone treads step 14 16.
Do not pour concrete if it is to soupy it should be fairly stiff but workable.
It is an economical way of incorporating bluestone into a project.
Now the top of the concrete slab is 2 below the finished grade and ready to lay flagstone.
You may start laying stone as soon as the concrete is hard enough to walk on.
I have already had tons of questions about our new steps since revealing our farmhouse front porch makeover a few weeks ago so i decided it was time to give a few more details on the project.
Stone veneer is 2 inch thick blocks of stone or concrete cast to look like stone which is installed over concrete steps.
Step 1 overview cross section of concrete clad steps illustration by gregory nemec.
Wood veneer is a laminate material 1 4 inch thick or less that is applied.
Flagstone its beautiful and rustic appearance makes it the perfect choice for homeowners that are looking to build a new patio driveways or walkway or just want to update an existing patio.
One way to dress up concrete steps without sacrificing their utility is with thin brick pavers.
