How Do You Repair Broken Concrete Stair Corners?
The corners of concrete steps are the most vulnerable part of the stairs and the most likely to crack and crumble over time. Hairline cracks on either the vertical or horizontal surfaces will allow water and possibly salt to get into the cracks and breakdown the corners. Luckily, fixing the corners and edges of concrete stairs is a job that homeowners can take on by themselves. Fixing the Corners and Edges of Concrete Steps Step 1 Remove all the loose and crumbling concrete from the edge. Use a cold chisel and a small sledgehammer to break off any loose pieces and get rid of them. Step 2 Prepare some “form boards” out of 1-by-4-inch lumber. The top of the form board will be lined up level with the edge of the step, and it should be slightly longer than the damaged section. Step 3 Spread clean motor oil on the form boards. This will prevent the concrete patch from sticking to the board. Then install the board with the top edge even with the top of the step. Step 4 Hold the form board in
