I had purchased tapcon concrete screws just in case the nail gun didn t work out but i didn t realize that those required a hammerdrill which i didn t have.
Covering old concrete steps with wood.
You can even create a grander entrance for your home by making them wider.
So we decided to abandon that idea.
How to cover concrete steps with wood covering concrete steps with wood.
But nailing into 70 year old concrete is a different story.
Cut out a piece of plywood that can cover the length and width of.
Covering a concrete porch with wood provides a warmer cozier feel.
How to cover concrete steps with wood step 1.
So i might need to.
Covering an existing concrete porch with wood part 1.
Run bead of hot melt glue across miter joints and press trim board against stoop.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
Wood over concrete tends to suffer from moisture issues cupping warping etc so to do it properly i would recommend replacing the concrete steps rather than covering them.
It is also a good way to cover up peeling paint slight chipping and discolored concrete.
Diy concrete steps covered with wood rather than paint unappealing concrete steps why not cover them with wood.
When i was thinking through the details for our farmhouse front porch makeover i.
Drill holes through each counterbore.
Whatever your reasons adding a wood floor to your concrete porch is a fairly simple operation.
If that s absolutely not an option then i would recommend using thick narrow boards since they have better warp resistance.
If the concrete steps are in disrepair the wood.
To begin this project we purchased a couple of 4 step stair stringers to put on the outside of the old.
Counterbore holes in pvc trim with inch diameter spade bit.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
Try this method to beautify the entrance to your home.
Examine the concrete steps to ensure they are not too decayed.