Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Repairing chipped step
Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.View Full Version : Repairing chipped step
kerm1t
05-05-06, 12:24 PM
Hi,
My front door step is getting rather worn and chipped, and I'd like to do something about it. I've taken the paint off, and my intention was to put cement in the small dimples (around the size of a pea) to smooth it off. I figure it should be ok, as it won't be subjected to much stress.
What's worrying me is the chips on the corner of the step (ie at the right angle were the vertical meets the horizonal), which range from around 2 to 5 mm. If i apply cement here, it's not going to hold is it?
Should I be using something other that cement? With it's coarseness, it's not really suited to plugging really small holes. If it was wood, I'd use something like Polyfill
My front door step is getting rather worn and chipped, and I'd like to do something about it. I've taken the paint off, and my intention was to put cement in the small dimples (around the size of a pea) to smooth it off. I figure it should be ok, as it won't be subjected to much stress.
What's worrying me is the chips on the corner of the step (ie at the right angle were the vertical meets the horizonal), which range from around 2 to 5 mm. If i apply cement here, it's not going to hold is it?
Should I be using something other that cement? With it's coarseness, it's not really suited to plugging really small holes. If it was wood, I'd use something like Polyfill
HackOfAllTrades
05-05-06, 04:17 PM
There are pre mixed concrete patch products ou there that work a bit like spackle. This could be used for smaller hoes then "sanded" or buffed down a bit after drying anfd then painted if you are going to paint the steps. It does not typically match the color of the surrounding concrete.
DAP makes one, Quickcrete, a few others. Find it near the stucco patch pre mixes. It has a paste like consistency.
Hi,
My front door step is getting rather worn and chipped, and I'd like to do something about it. I've taken the paint off, and my intention was to put cement in the small dimples (around the size of a pea) to smooth it off. I figure it should be ok, as it won't be subjected to much stress.
What's worrying me is the chips on the corner of the step (ie at the right angle were the vertical meets the horizonal), which range from around 2 to 5 mm. If i apply cement here, it's not going to hold is it?
Should I be using something other that cement? With it's coarseness, it's not really suited to plugging really small holes. If it was wood, I'd use something like Polyfill
DAP makes one, Quickcrete, a few others. Find it near the stucco patch pre mixes. It has a paste like consistency.
Hi,
My front door step is getting rather worn and chipped, and I'd like to do something about it. I've taken the paint off, and my intention was to put cement in the small dimples (around the size of a pea) to smooth it off. I figure it should be ok, as it won't be subjected to much stress.
What's worrying me is the chips on the corner of the step (ie at the right angle were the vertical meets the horizonal), which range from around 2 to 5 mm. If i apply cement here, it's not going to hold is it?
Should I be using something other that cement? With it's coarseness, it's not really suited to plugging really small holes. If it was wood, I'd use something like Polyfill