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What can I use to cover concrete steps?
How to Cover Concrete Stairs
- Using Carpet Runners. To cover over concrete stairs, run a line of carpet from top to bottom.
- Using Hardwood Flooring. For a rich contemporary or country look, cover concrete stairs with hardwood flooring.
- Using Tile Over Concrete.
- Painting the Concrete.
Can you cover concrete with wood?
Covering your concrete porch with wood provides a warmer feel. Covering a concrete porch with wood provides a warmer, cozier feel. It is also a good way to cover up peeling paint, slight chipping and discolored concrete. Whatever your reasons, adding a wood floor to your concrete porch is a fairly simple operation.
How do you make old concrete steps look better?
There are a lot of designs you can use as a basis to make your concrete steps look better from painting, applying decorative tiles, wood planks, bricks, or even stamped concrete. However, before you start your makeover project it is important to check if your concrete steps are in need of repairs.
Can you put decking over concrete steps?
Yes. In most cases you can lay composite decking over concrete (keeping in mind you’ll have to build a substructure that allows airflow and drainage).
Can pressure treated wood go directly on concrete?
YES. Any exterior concrete that is in contact with earth may wick moisture. Thus, it is required to place pressure treated wood directly against the concrete if one wishes next to build off that concrete with untreated wood.
Can you put wood decking over concrete?
Even if your patio is in terrible shape, you can deck over it. Cracks, craters and seasonal movement along cracks are no problem. (depending on the thickness of your decking and whether or not you put spacers under the sleepers). So any door thresholds adjoining the patio must be at least that far above the concrete.
Can you cover concrete steps with pavers?
You can give your steps a more stylish appearance without removing the concrete by simply installing pavers right on top. Laying pavers over concrete steps is not difficult, but you must set them in mortar to keep them in place. Plan to lay pavers over both the face and surface of the steps.
How to tile over concrete steps?
Tiles meant for indoor use will not work when tiling concrete stairs outdoors. Place a tile over the mortar and push it down until it sits flat against the stairs. Put grout spacers in-between each tile to leave areas for the grout to be added later. If needed, use the tile cutter to cut any tiles to the proper size.
How do you install wood floors on concrete?
Installing hardwood floors over a concrete slab beautifies the concrete while adding value to the home. If the concrete is properly prepared, you can install a hardwood floor directly onto the concrete without a subfloor. Choose a hardwood that complements your decor, and combine it with tile or carpet as desired on your concrete slab.
How do you nail wood to concrete?
To nail it down, you can use masonry or cut nails. To screw it down, use Tapcons. To bolt it down, use redheads or wedge anchors. The most common way to nail wood to concrete is with a powder actuated gun which shoots a pin or nail through the wood and into the concrete wth a powdered shot.
What is the best covering for a concrete porch?
The quickest way to cover a concrete porch floor is to use indoor-outdoor carpet, which adds softness and color. Modern indoor-outdoor carpet isn’t limited to the ugly green turflike carpet of the past.