How to Fix Crumbling Concrete/Cement Steps
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- So many of you asked for a video of this once I repaired a few steps on instagram- I think this a very common problem! Here it is! Hope this helps! Like I say in the video, its very possible to just do this with a trowel and a bucket. I'll put amazon links below for items that may be helpful, if you use the affiliate links, I will receive a small commission at no additional expense to you. If you do, thank you for helping to support my channel :)
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Your video made me decide to have my daughter help me fix ours and to give her a lesson on masonry. Love to see girls in the trades. Thanks for the great video.
That's awesome! Have fun on your project with your daughter!!
Hi Em, nice to see the workings. Too bad the music was so quiet(actually I jumped due to the loudness). Either way thnx & say Hi to Mum.@@YouCanDIYHome
If you give your daughter lessons on masonry based on this video you will regret it. This is a poor attempt and should be titled "How NOT To Fix Steps". You can see the poor work(wo)manship on the first 2 steps.
Ditto 4 the other people's vids; I just plain like Her though.@@CB-xr1eg
@@CB-xr1egShe did address that she isn’t proficient at concrete work, so take the video with a grain of salt around 3:21.
Nice job ! You can definitely save alot of money learning the tricks of concrete diy. I've got a smaller set of steps not half as bad as these i called 3 concrete contractors and they all want to knock them out and a new pour for $3000. Its ridiculous you can diy for $60
@@Danny-ju2ip it won’t last forever but it should buy you a few years! These are still going strong
I was looking for instructions from a DIYer. you explained it well and will be starting my landing repair tomorrow
Good luck!!
A pleasure to watch from England trade bloke, builder roofer, what stood out to me was your enthusiasm and passion wich we do in trades,putting heart and soul in, face change work wich hives you pride,
The best part - at 9:55 - "if you mess it up, anything can be fixed." It's what makes a fearless DIY-er fearless. Thank you!
People get so nervous to try. Everything is fixable! Now, some things cost more to to fix than others- but anything can be fixed :)
Hi Emily, I've seen old concrete steps in this shape before, but until seeing your video I had no idea how to fix them. Good video and explanation of tools, method and temperature conditions. Thanks, and I did subscribe.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Ultimately in the long-term, they’ll need replaced. But I have done this several times and had it hold up for many years!
Great tutorial video! Thank you. The music break-ins are much louder though, so I had to keep turning it down during the music stuff, just so you know.
I learned how to fix the sound thing and have on newer videos :) learning a little bit more of the tech side with each one I edit.
Hi! Good job!
Few tips:
1) It makes sense to add armature to enforce concrete and ensure that edge can take heavy load. Just drill two holes close to left and right ends, put two pieces of armature, bend them to meet each other in the center and connect this two ends using steel wire. Ensure that armature is protected from corrosion.
2) Frost will eventually ruin the concrete, first one to go would be the new layer. Protect your concrete from water, it will prolong it's life. There are special chemicals that will make concrete water resistant. Alternative is to use paint
Paint can also make it very slippery, so use with caution.
@@embracethesuck1041 that's why concrete stain is available
UA-cam professional mason Mike Haduck would be proud, I think. He's a knowledgeable, old-school guy and you approach it a lot like he does!
I’ll have to check him out!
very good video! I like how you showed the difference between concrete and mortar. I now know about bonding adhesive for concrete.
Thank you! And thanks for commenting!
GREAT JOB EMILY! That repair looks great!
Thank you!!
Emily, you have inspired me more than the guys doing these videos. Great insights with filling the air pockets, I can’t wait to try it! And your work looks very good too!
Thank you for your kind comment! I appreciate you! I hope your project goes great :)
Okay I was not expecting that ODB clip in there and almost spit out my coffee all over my monitors! LOL
Haha- It just fit perfectly into my stuttering
Hey great video! Very informative, good editing, funny and awesome confidence! Keep it up! Subscribed! 👍
Thanks for watching and subscribing, I appreciate you!
Great job! Impressive. Excellent attitude, awesome approach, boom finish. Keep it up!
Thank you!!
Emily
I like your presentations and the way you work , also your honest comments on what you're working on. One thing through, your music is too loud, and your video clips take away from the project.
becarefull carefull and be safe . I'll be tuning in and viewing your work.
Robert
Fixing my concrete steps. This was helpful.
I'm so glad! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment :)
Installing a few tapcons protruding might help as a mechanical bond.
Jolly Good. Can you use the same product to adhere to the top of a tilted step to level it?
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Awesome. I need to do this to the vertical spot and I will try it out. Thanks
A nice little tutorial on concrete. If you rub oil on the board, or wrapped plastic around it, your mix will not stick to it. Glad you filled in the spaces of the concrete step with your excess mix. My only complaint, your added music was about 4X louder than your voice. So every time you switched, my ears were blasted with very very loud music. Also, maybe comeback in a day, and just knock on the steps with a board or mallet to show it is solid
This is what I'm talking about. I had a man do a job for me. I clearly said I wanted mortar and he used spray foam and a piece of wood. Which now I'm going to have to remove. I will try this by myself. Can't get any worse spray foam is not stronger than mortar or concrete
So helpful. I had a quote for $650 for one step. Off to UA-cam I went!
Very helpful, thanks
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment :)
Great job on repairing the steps. If you mix a batch of rapid set cement wet, really wet(like thin chocolate shake, you can wet the concrete, pour the paint like cement, quickly spread, and brush and sponge a light coat over the entire step, that will make a new finish on the entire step making it look like a new pour.
You are easy to listen to and a good teacher. Thanks for not making a sex video.
How does it hold up being a thinner top coat?
I think that it is so thin that it's like paint, just to unify aspect, that the bonding should not be a problem.
Gut erklärt und gut ausgeführt :-) .... Vielen Dank
You can paint with portland for a bonding agent. much cheaper. add some portland to your mix also. if you want to vibrate the concrete to remove any air bubbles use a cordless Reciprocating Saw without the blade against the wood. spray your wood with WD-40 and it is easy to remove.
Well done ❤
Thank you!!
Pretty obvious you did a good job.
Thank you for your kindness!
did you coat the formwork board with wd40, should have been able to pull it off the set mortar
You know what, I actually did coat with a lubricant on one step and not on the other to see if it made a difference. It was such a quick setting product, It didn't help when I did use a lubricant. This product is a little weird because with concrete I wold just leave it and pull it after it was set. But I wanted to smooth the product and pull before set because I had to leave and couldn't leave the form. So it was a little balancing act.
thank you!
Thank you for watching!
“Brooklyn Zoo” RIP ODB 🕊️
Nice outcome on the project 😂
Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Nice !Great Video !👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
A very simple way to keep the mix from sticking to the board/form is to simply coat the board with oil (any oil should do).
Cooking spray will work and is probably handy.
Would plastic wrap work?
@@wadebarnett2542 I'm not sure as I've never tried that way. It might sticky to the plastic. I learned many moons ago that nothing really likes to stick to oil so I've always used that method.
Garden hose sprayer. Why is it half the people doing these videos don't have one and seem to have no problem wasting water?
I agree with Slydo-the best part is at 9:55-:if you mess up, anything can be fixed".
Well done. Thanks!
Thank you!
Good job girl 👏👏👏
Thank you!!
I would put concrete bonding agent before pouring. The new stuff does not stick to the old stuff very well in most cases. Otherwise this is pretty good
Why no bonding agent between the existing concrete and new mortar?
´Moms be mommin’ 😆 while girls be DYIin’ !!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
😂🤣
You are a doll. And Good job!
Very helpful.
Thank you!
I love u added ODB..❤😂👍
how do i get the concrete to look uniform in color between the original concrete and the patch?
Mine doesn’t, you can definitely tell it’s a patch. Someone suggested making a slurry of the patch material and coating the whole thing- I don’t know how well that would hold up? I was going more for safety so I didn’t care about uniformity too much
You, GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!❤
Thanks!
Oil the board to prevent it sticking. Even cooking oil or old engine oil, etc.
ODB✊️ Good work by the way
Thank you!!
it is critical that newly placed concrete be protected from freezing for the first 24 to 48 hours or until
Maybe you have fixed it by now but you should use compression on the audio. All the music and clips were twice as loud as your camera audio and made it hard to hear you without the music trying to blow my speakers.
I'm still learning how to edit videos but have learned to adjust since making this one.
good job however a "Repair" like this on steps is only ever going to be tempory the only way to Fix Concrete step's is to knock them out and recast the whole set with the repair as soon as moisture gets behind the Repair which it will do because concrete is not waterproof the moisture will freeze and blow off the repair.
Definitely not a forever fix. But, the last one I did like this is 6 or 7 years strong with lots of Wyoming snow moisture through the winters :)
I'm a carpenter in Canada and we know the type of weather you deal with very well. This is sound advice, I'll add that they could come loose with someone on them and serious injury could follow with you getting the blame. Unfortunately stairs of any kind are not meant to have quick fixes. I commend you on getting after it though, taking on new challenges are the only way we become more skilled as trades people.
Here are my two cents - no need to add music in the few seconds you are speeding up the video.
Repair looks good - I did a similar thing on my step and it has lasted more than 15 years - no tapcons and no bonding agent.
To really pop out those steps coat the Riser and the tread with thin coat...
you need a wireless mic and slow down your explanation, you are very well versed. oil your forms to prevent sticking. You are doing well. I'm subscribing
Was totally NOT expecting to see ODB 😂😂
:)
This is the first time I've seen Emily's video. Very cool. Wish I could find a nice girl that would do home improvement
Good job thanks…..
Thanks for your comment!
Good job. Concrete isn't hard to work with especially in small batches. It just takes a little practice like anything else. Sometimes concrete fails because it was an improper mix to begin with. If it's failing because it's a bad mix all you can do at that point is tear it out. Can't make chicken salad out of chicken shit.
❤great job😊
Thank you !!!
Oh, I think you forgot tobtell people about putting oil on thr board! Don't forget about lunch!😊
It actually didn’t make a difference with this quick set product and the weather I did it in. I tried both ways and couldn’t tell a difference so didn’t mention it.
Great video but the stairs won’t last 2 seasons. The cold and water will eventually make its way under the repair and pop it up and off. It’s a nice band aid fix but the right way is chip it all out and reform it
Thanks for your feedback! The last one I did has lasted 7 years so far :)
Spray PAM on the board works for me 😂
The Jennifer Garner of concrete.
Thanks! I'll take it haha
Fantastic video. I'm going to get me a trowel and do my steps😂
beautiful work by beautiful woman
Young Woman = Lots of Advice in the Comment Section............"You Did Good Little Lady But Let Me Give You My Expert Advise". 😂😂
Hahaha, you have no idea! My Instagram page is WAY worse than the comments here. It's like hate-filled spew telling me I have no idea what I'm doing and to get in the kitchen.
Hi
You are on the right track, I believe you enjoy doing what you’re doing and learn with every job, way better than most people at it. Keep up the good work, in a few years you will be an expert!
@@YouCanDIYHomeI'm so glad you have posted this. You are a life saver. 🙌 & Love the ODB mixed in 😂
Why is Jennifer Garner fixing concrete steps?
Acting jobs have dried up
Anything to get away from Ben Affleck, I guess.
She kind of looks like her to
Explanation done well… friendly spirit… thank you. I have an old house and so there has been some concrete fall off the walls and the floor has some issues as well.
Haha yea
omg. i cant believe all the arm chair critics 😂 the perfect amount of talking and easy to follow instructions! im going to tackle my back step this weekend. thanks!
Thank you so much for your kind comment
Please note she was doing this with it coldish out, if you use this product on a hot day you will have to work faster. It sets up very fast when hot out, however they have additives that make the product slower to set and also one to allow it to flow more easily. with those additives this can used with molds to make very strong garden orniments such as lions etc.
Yes! It was definitely still cold (note the snow in the background) We were at the minimum temperature recommended for use on this product.
The overnight rwmp is what matters. ...and most patch products say to not use additives and to use a high speed mixer. The bonding agent on the surface is it. Metal(screws) would make it better too.
...eh, mortar is not it
What gave it away that it was cold? Haha
@@aaronfagerstrom34 the additives mentioned are made by Rapid Set (she is using Rapid Set mortar mix) specifically for their products to give you more work time. You can find them at Home Depot with the Rapid Set products.
Good job!
good video, Only one thing I would change. Make sure when you are editing that you music is equal to or lower than you voice volume. It will save your views from being blasted with music when we have to turn the volume up to hear you. However I am still giving you a thumbs up for the content.
Thanks for your comment Jason. I have very little video/tech knowledge and am doing the best I can. Unfortunately my skills are more in the construction area than the video editing arena.
@@YouCanDIYHome Thank you for the video. Appreciate your effort. But you just blew my ear drums out with the loud music three times since I had head phones on. Please, no music. Other people do it but it is a distraction too.
@@YouCanDIYHome Maybe a family member or friend can assist you with the tech stuff
Why any music? If I want to listen to music while watching videos I can supply it myself.
@@roseymalino9855because it was kinda funny
I came to UA-cam to gain confidence to learn how to DIY fix my patio step and this video gave me exactly that! 😊
@@SkyeBAlloway I’m so glad! Thank you for your kind comment ❤️
👌👍 But wrap the wood form with clingfilm, or a wide parcel tape, sellotape. The mortar will then not adhere to the wood and should come away cleanly when you remove it.
You oil it.
You could have probably put some blue masonry screws in there sticking out about an inch or so so that the concrete had something to grab around so it didn't crack all off at one time it helps a lot
Oh for sure- sort of to work as mini re-bar. I have actually had to several of these over the years and it hasn't been necessary. But it certainly would help your bond.
She addressed that in the video.
@@frankrounding9905 I'm definitely not a pro on concrete! Ultimately, a re-pour would be the prettiest/best option. I just wanted to primarily not have someone wipe out and sue me, but also save some money til I have to ultimately re-do the whole thing down the road :)
@@YouCanDIYHomethat is all true by far... plis concrete is although difficult sincen ot really able to be as easily repaired vs asphaltic conrete and is more costly if it is done properly it will last about 40 years for as far as driveway or road public used.. vs about 10 for asphaltic concrete for it is cheaoer but repairable etc fwiw.. so yeah definetly a trade off... thus I am alas also no pro at concrete heck I just quoted research but yeah that was even then from mere memory so hehe yeah take this with a grain of salt.
I have spalling areas on my patio. I will do all you suggestions. You did an awesome job explaining. You encouraged me to do the work myself. I'm 78 yrs old and I can do this. The quotes I received were way over the top. Keep up the good work! Yup, I am a subscriber as well. By the way, I have several of your red tub in different sizes and colors. They are great to use, not heavy. Smart mom!
You'll do great- you for sure can do it! the biggest thing to keep in mind now that its Summer is this product will set much quicker. When I did this video, it was the minimum temp you could apply in because it was still the end of Winter. So have everything ready to go before you start :)
Did not expect the ODB Insert 🤦🏿♂️🤣🤣 Extra Kool Points. Great Concrete work too!🏆
Thanks! It just fit, it had to go in!
Where can I find a handy woman like you? I am getting tired of doing all the handy work by my self LOL. Great JOB!
You and me both! I wish I could find some help to do some of these projects!
Wanted to say way to go on the big views on this video and thanks for sharing your knowledge! I watched your video along with about a dozen other step repair videos before repairing my own steps, and am also going to be posting a video doing this job. Keep up the good work. Love seeing women tackle projects like this on their own. Best of luck with your channel, Emily!
Thank you! If you use this product, make sure to factor in the temperature difference. It was pretty cold when I did this. I did another step a week or so ago and it set up WAY faster :)
Well done, you've got an endearing presence on the screen. I've never seen people remove forms while the concrete is wet, that's an interesting strategy.
Thank you! Keep in mind this is a quick set up product, if I did that with normal concrete we’d have a problem :)
Couple tips, take a quart of motor oil or even some burnt motor oil and an old paint brush just brush some on one side of your form keeps concrete from sticking. When removing your form slide it up and down rather than pulling directly toward you, that also helps keep the concrete in place. Nice job anyway ;)
That’s why she had Pam cooking spray at the bottom of the steps. Works
"Everything is fixable" should have that framed 😆
Also, ppl have recommended using a magnesium (mag) float to finish exterior concrete so as to not seal its surface pores.
Life motto! Of course! There are much more appropriate tools for finishing concrete!
LOVE how you are straight to the point and informative! There are Too many videos of people talking and talking and not getting to the important parts. I subscribed! Thank you!!! ❤
Thank you!!
I got a quote to do my front step, and it was outrageously exspensive. I have decided to do it myself, and this video helped me a ton, I feel confident that I can get the job done after watching this, thank you very much. All the tools and concrete here in canada will only set me back about 120$.
I'm so glad to hear that! Good luck with your project!!
I just got a quote for $2500 to fix about 5 steps. I like this guy. He is a good contractor, but I am struggling yo justify that price.
He said the material will cost him 1000, so 15000 gor his labor.
@@chriB265 Is he just repairing or replacing? For a replacement that sounds reasonable but seems high for a patch.
@emilyalopez he is repair. He said skimcoat. No demo, no removal.
@@chriB265 Try it yourself!
You're pretty...
I noticed the snow. Instead of trowling the top of the steps. How about using an old broom to place hairline grooves going side to side for safety.
1. Get rid of lose. Use a chisel or wire brush.
2. Do one step at a time cause using fast set concrete.
3. She uses high speed mixer.
4. Use a sponge for smoothing.
5. Make sure area clean
6. Bonding primer.
7. Put wood down and hold in place with blocks.
8. Before mixing have everything cause using rapid set. Have a hose ready. Read the instructions for ratio and consistency. (She puts water in bottom)
8. Wear a mask.
9. If using a trowel do small batches.
10. 7:32 consistency
11. Drive it in to get rid of air bubbles and hallow spots.
12. Dump what you have in bucket if not using it.
13. Hit frame to get rid of air bubbles.
14. Treat it right and don’t touch it to much
15. Don’t leave board for long. You don’t want suction.
16. Create separation. Smooth it up against wood so as not to gouge into concrete.
17. Smooth out to make it smooth.
18. Leave it until strongly. Let it get strong
19. If slumping forward slowly work it up.
20. 5 mins later.
21. Use a sponge 🧽
Thanks for the break down!!
"treat it well and don't touch it too much" pop that on a t-shirt 😄
hahaha! That would be hilarious
I just watched Borat and I have a lot to say.... 😂. Jk, very nice job!
My experience is that type of damage isn't surface damage but from within the pour pushing water to the surface and degrading from the inside, out.
The water already found a way so usually the same areas will just degrade within a year or so depending on the weather in your area.
I agree this isn't a forever solution. However the last one I did has lasted for 6 or 7 years so far and still going strong. Definitely not the prettiest solution. But it makes the steps safe while you can budget for a full re-do down the road :)
Instead of salt you could use magnesium chloride. It is a little more expensive BUT it melts ice much better, pet safe, and cement safe.
I have found a few products that would be great options but I can't get them in my area unfortunately.
I will be fixing my steps this weekend, now that I’ve watched your video! Thank you!
I'm so glad!! Good luck!
Just a video I was looking for my steps look just like that and I just don’t have the money to have the report now but this I can do. Thank you so much great job.!
Awesome! Buys you a little bit of time :)
Nice video Emely TKS for sharing your nocledge me like you very much
And I will subscribe to your Chanel and give you much likes fan #1
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Thanks Kevin!! I appreciate it :)
This is great! Loved it! Perfect easy to follow instructions. Hahaha I love the humor too! The Ole Dirty Bastard song was on point! Too bad not many people watching would appreciate it. Your mom was funny too. Friggin moms! That being said, I’m a mom myself so that would be me. LOL. I bet she and Aunt Debbie are super proud of you! Great job! Thank you so much for sharing! Hugs, from a new fan.
P.S. I have so much sh*t I need to fix so I’m gonna start watching more of your videos. I hope you have one on bathroom remodeling. Old house and everything is falling apart. I hope I can fix things myself before I fall apart! LOL
Thanks for watching and for commenting! Lots of bathroom stuff up and more coming. I'm wrapping up a house I'm renovating for my mom and then have an upcoming apartment that we gutted the bathroom on so there will be even more bathroom stuff :)
I'm going to attempt to fix my front steps. I've never done concrete. Wish me luck! ☘️
Good luck!!!
For some reason I just like watching concrete work. 🤣. Thanks for sharing.
do you mist it with water or anything to keep it from drying out or just leave it as is? Ive been misting and i think the water is causing cracks. I feel like maybe i should be leaving it alone.
When I did it for this video, it was really cold so I didn't. But I did a step the other day and it was really warm and I did smoosh a wet sponge's worth of water over it from time to time.
How did it end up turning out?
pro tip from a non-pro: Whenever Im adding new concrete to old concrete, I like to anchor it using tapcons into the existing but leave the head about 1.5" sticking out. For added strength, using rebar wire and tie the heads together. For even more strength, cut lengths of rebar and tie to the screw heads
Thank you so much!!!!! This has helped me tremendously and you did an amazing job 🤩
Thank you for your kind comment! Happy to help!
Very good Emily, I found the video helpful and informative.
Thank you for watching and commenting!!
For "parging" a new shape, design, repair or topcoat onto old and damaged masonry use S-type mortar mix. Clean and vacuum the repair area. Use a water spray bottle to mist the area to be fixed with water. Fill in the damaged area with S-type mortar mix. After filling in repairs use a damp sponge to blend and smooth the repair into surrounding concrete.
She's definitely an Irish girl. Their dads always make them learn the trade 😅 This is great !
Does it matter when to fix crumbling concrete/cement steps in certain temperatures? If it's too hot or too cold?
Yes! Make sure you look at the specs on the product you’re using, it will say the temps you need to be within. This day was winter so it was just barely warm enough. Keep in mind, if you use this specific product, if it’s hot, it will set up WAY faster