They can be installed over concrete metal or wood using construction adhesive or screws.
Cover concrete steps with wood.
Step by step pictures of the process are included.
Covering an existing concrete porch with wood part 1.
Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
When i was thinking through the details for our farmhouse front porch makeover i.
Measure the width and the depth of the concrete steps.
Wood is a clean stylish material for concrete stair coverings.
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.
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.
You can purchase pre cut kits at your local hardware store or you can challenge your diy skills by starting from scratch.
So i might need to add that step also.
How to cover concrete steps with wood covering concrete steps with wood.
They cover the entire tread including the nosing to provide excellent slip resistance.
Examine the concrete steps to ensure they are not too decayed.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
Cut out a piece of plywood that can cover the length and width of.
Learn how to cover concrete steps with wood with this tutorial.
If that s absolutely not an option then i would recommend using thick narrow boards since they have better warp resistance.
But you can t just put wood porch deck boards directly onto concrete.
Composite tread covers are suitable for all outdoor stairs as well as basement stairs garage steps and stairs near swimming pools.
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If the concrete steps are in disrepair the wood.
Wood stair covers are stainable so you can match them to your current decor and you can seal them to ensure they are protected for years to come.
The big picture goal here is that i ll be covering my existing concrete front porch with wood so that i can stain it and it will look like a traditional wood front porch.