How to Repair Concrete Cement Steps

Concrete is one of the most used and durable building materials in society today. It is the basis of many of our buildings and structures around the globe. However, as with all things it can become worn, cracked or broken. It is beneficial to repair concrete before replacement becomes necessary.

Items that may be needed:

• Gloves


• Broom


• Safety glasses or goggles


• Dust mask


• Extension cord


• Grinder and a diamond blade for concrete


• Water and a hose


• Cement and white sand


• Bucket


• Putty knife


• Trowel

1. Put on your safety equipment to keep from breathing in dust and to keep harmful materials out of your eyes.


2. Place the diamond blade on the grinder and plug it in.


3. Carefully chip away at the crack. Use the blade on a low setting and open the crack up to around 3 to 4 inches in width and depth.


4. Spray the area down with a little water and allow the concrete to soak it up. If the concrete is not allowed to soak up the water it will draw it out of the fresh mixture and it will not set properly.


5. Mix the cement at three parts cement to two parts sand and add water stopping if it begins to get too thin. 


6. Fill the hole with the compound pushing it into the crack using your putty knife. 


7. Trowel over the surface to even it out. If it balls up while using the trowel wet it down a little until it does not. Allow at least 48 hours to dry completely.