They cover the entire tread including the nosing to provide excellent slip resistance.
Cover concrete steps with wood.
If that s absolutely not an option then i would recommend using thick narrow boards since they have better warp resistance.
When i was thinking through the details for our farmhouse front porch makeover i.
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.
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.
How to cover concrete steps with wood step 1.
Step by step pictures of the process are included.
But you can t just put wood porch deck boards directly onto concrete.
Measure the width and the depth of the concrete steps.
Wood is a clean stylish material for concrete stair coverings.
So i might need to add that step also.
If the concrete steps are in disrepair the wood.
Run bead of hot melt glue across miter joints and press trim board against stoop.
Examine the concrete steps to ensure they are not too decayed.
Composite tread covers are suitable for all outdoor stairs as well as basement stairs garage steps and stairs near swimming pools.
Cut pvc trim boards to wrap around stoop using circular saw.
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Apply foam adhesive to back of trim.
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.
You can purchase pre cut kits at your local hardware store or you can challenge your diy skills by starting from scratch.
Drill holes through each counterbore.
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Covering an existing concrete porch with wood part 1.
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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.