Veneer for concrete step

[McFarmer]

Over the last couple years we have put in a patio and sidewalk on the old farm house. The only thing left is a huge chunk of concrete that is the front step. About four feet by eight and who knows how thick.

It is in very good shape other than pitted, no cracks or peeling. Very flat and stable, probably 60 years old.

My question is, has anyone applied some sort of veneer to a deal like this ? In Iowa so has freezing and thaw, needs to stand up to scooping snow, and not slippery.

Suggestions ?

 

[ddawg16]

A couple of different options....

One is a small pebble stone mixed with clear epoxy stuff....you kinda paint it on. But that stuff was popular 20 years ago....not so much now.

If it was me....I'd clean it real well...maybe acid etch. The tile it with stone. They make some stuff that is not slippery....once it's been dry for awhile....seal it

Here is a link to just one of many sites...

http://outdoortile.net/outdoor-tile-over-concrete-all-or-nothing/

 

[McFarmer]

Well there ya go. I did a fair amount of searching and never ran across that site.

Thanks.

Our restore place handles donated, surplus whatever building supplies. I was wondering if bathroom tiles would work. I would have to be able to cut for the edge.

 

[ddawg16]

I wouldn't use a bathroom style tile if it's glazed.....unless of course you want to keep salesmen off your front porch

 

[SouthLake]

we have concrete steps out back, the guy I hired to do pavers said they 'wrap' the concrete steps with a paver product so it can be done. its like veneer of sorts, decorative concrete stone. i guess they must glue it?

 

[audioworks04]

I have use Ardex cd or revcrete fine dressing products fairly commonly on commercial foot traffic and even parking garage here in Kansas City with great results. Start with a clean prepped surface and an adhesion promoter. Make sure to seal it like any other concrete surface and it will stand up to de-icing salts and freeze thaw cycles. Tile in cold climates typically doesn’t last.


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[James-W]

A couple of different options....

One is a small pebble stone mixed with clear epoxy stuff....you kinda paint it on. But that stuff was popular 20 years ago....not so much now.

If it was me....I'd clean it real well...maybe acid etch. The tile it with stone. They make some stuff that is not slippery....once it's been dry for awhile....seal it

Here is a link to just one of many sites...

http://outdoortile.net/outdoor-tile-over-concrete-all-or-nothing/

I have seen that before and it doesn't look too bad. I don't think I would want it, but it isn't terrible. I would think something like that could last practically forever.

 

[McFarmer]

I have use Ardex cd or revcrete fine dressing products fairly commonly on commercial foot traffic and even parking garage here in Kansas City with great results. Start with a clean prepped surface and an adhesion promoter. Make sure to seal it like any other concrete surface and it will stand up to de-icing salts and freeze thaw cycles. Tile in cold climates typically doesn’t last.


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I looked the Ardex stuff up, do you suppose a person could mix stain with it like we did our patio ?

Thanks everyone for the help. I think I still like the tile look. 'Ell I'm 64, if it lasts tens years I'm good. 'Course I don't want to be the one who slips on it though.