Outdoor concrete stairs

Question

I’m trying to find out if it would be possible to get my front steps skimmed - they’re outdoors and are just needing a wee bit TLC. It’s 8 stairs and possibly the ground right at the front door and side of the staircase. If possible, a rough idea of cost would be great too.

Michael · Accepted Answer

Hi Louise sorry but it would not be possible to apply a skim coat to your outside stairs. On concrete you need to apply a chemical bonding agent then a sand and cement scratch coat then once cured a top coat 2 days work materials and labour about £500 hope this helps you. Mike

Sean · Answer

I would recommend using a slab to dress the steps up. I have done this on various properties and always looks great.

Michael · Answer

You may be better to get some patio slabs and cement them down leave a 15mm over hang either side to rough and fine dawn should last you good few years cost wise maybe around £500 to £750 with material and around 2 to 3 days hope this helps

Terence · Answer

I wouldn't skim a set of concrete stairs as a plasterer I would suggest other ways to address the problem

Tahir · Answer

Hi i would think cement would be much stronger in the future for toughness and durability,  the staircase can be painted after to give a fresh look , i would quote a job like this for £650 without painting but materials  will be purchased by us and the best will be put in  , 
Thanks

Steven · Answer

They can certainly be rendered and cost for that would be depending on a few things but I would say between £300 to £450

Robert · Answer

Hi I would suggest rendering the steps with sand cement or if the steps are in realy poor condition re concreting them might be an option

Derek · Answer

No you cant plaster external steps with internal plaster very sorry

Shane · Answer

Hello there if you could send me some pictures of your steps and close up pics of every step so i can get a good look at the condition and what way would be best it’s one of my main skills is all concrete works and I would be happy to then giv you an idea moving forward ok thanks shane

Roy · Answer

Rough price would be around £70 to £90 pounds time you buy washed sharp cement and unibond and clearance of rubbish

Outdoor concrete stairs

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