Can you recommend paint for repairing exterior steps.

Pansy_Potter_12

I've just had two estimates of between £5k and £6k to repair and renew my outside steps (12 steps with platform in between with handrails).  They are in a bad state but was hoping they could all be repaired and not renewed. The quotes advise at least 6 need renewed and labour alone is £3000+.

Some of the concrete is crumbling at the edge of the steps  and pitted and previous paint flaking off badly. There are also a few cracks from bottom of handrails across the steps. In previous years I've painted with Diamond hard red doorstep paint with good results, but now they look in an awful state, probably after some really bad winters.

As I can do simple DIY can anyone suggest a paint or other materials I can use to make them look cosmetically acceptable for the time being.

Mstty

Energy is probably the wrong section for this hopefully someone will move it

Pansy_Potter_12

Thanks Misty I noticed that just after posted . I will try and move it now.

Pansy_Potter_12

Sorry for mispelling Mstty. That's what happens when don't put on glasses!

MSE_ForumTeam5

Moved to more appropriate board

flashg67

Crumbling and cracked sounds like anything you do will be temporary only, but maybe worth trying some premixed mortar to repair the cracked/crumbling parts after removing any loose bits. 

pmartin86

Do you have any pictures? 

diystarter7

Pictures please?

Also see this link below and note the screws, the damp sponge, some form of pva type glue
to get a better grip on the edges.

Then used snader to sand old paint and look up good quality  non slip, slip resistant outside step paint
and coat it when dry.

IMO you will save 95% of the cost.

Do it in stages do it well, do it slow for a great result and step by step,, lol

Good luck

NB: Excellent adhesion of new concrete is required especially at edges where people step on/off  to ensure safety ie you don't want your handy work to crumble as someone steps on and off. Be aware of your limits and the fact others will be using those steps in the dark/damp/icy conditions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srX0c1saT_g

Pansy_Potter_12

Thank you so much for including the repair video.  Though I'm not
sure my skills would have such a perfect result, it looked fantastic. It sure has given me a realisation of what is possible.

I will try and post pictures tomorrow.

Pansy_Potter_12

flashg67 said:

Crumbling and cracked sounds like anything you do will be temporary only, but maybe worth trying some premixed mortar to repair the cracked/crumbling parts after removing any loose bits. 

Yes I definitely need to do something as an expensive professional job at £6k is too expensive.

diystarter7

good luck, post the before and after pics if you can, otherwise, all the best.