Concrete resurfacing Oklahoma City can be defined as a restoration process or service of worn-out and/or damaged concrete steps (and also floors), may be outdoors or indoors, to restore it to its former glory and feasible for use without the reconstruction of the whole structure. Thus, it is a more affordable service or process than repairing/renovating the damaged/worn-out concrete steps in question. Wondering how you can resurface concrete steps on your property that have become an eyesore? Well, check out the following steps to find out.
Steps to Resurface Concrete Steps
Step 1: Preparing the concrete surface
To prepare the concrete steps that will undergo the resurfacing procedure, one needs to clean it properly which means all dirt, debris, algae, mildew, and other such residues have to be removed. An ideal cleaning process for preparing the surface is using a gas-powered pressure washer which is designed to reach 3500 psi pressure (at least). This type of washer comes with a wand, and you must fit a 25-degree fan tip on it to make the process effective and quick. Just hold it 8 to 6 inches from the surface, and use even and slow sweeping motion to get everything out.
Step 2: Patching of the spalled area
Once all the loose materials and dirt are gone, you can clearly see the damaged patches on the surface which need to mend with the resurfacing material. You have to make the resurfacing material which you can find in the hardware stores specializing in concrete overlay Oklahoma City. Preparing the material is quite easy; you have to mix in the ratio of 7 parts of the resurfacer and 1 part of normal water in a 5-gallon bucket. Use the prepared resurfacing materials to fix the recesses with recommended tools only (a paddle mixer attached to a corded drill and a finish trowel for smoothing).
Step 3: Pouring the resurfacer
After the patches are fixed, you have to pay attention to any gaps or joints. Dealing with them is very easy; however, you have to be very quick with it. A prepared resurfacer mixture is workable for about 20 minutes. To fill in the gaps/joints, you have to pour the mixture on top of the area (the poured mixture should be 1/8 to ¼ inch in thickness). So, before 20 minutes, you have to fix the patches and find time to pour over the remaining mixture on the gaps/joint to prepare the concrete steps for the final step of resurfacing.
Step 4: Smoothing the surface with a trowel operation
Once the mixture is poured, use a trowel to smooth out the entire surface to get an even surface and the smooth finish that concrete stain OKC steps are known for. You should go over this step accurately as a smooth finish will ensure a slip-resistant finish. Before you start the final step of spreading the poured mixture, you have to let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before starting. Do not take a minute longer, as the result then will be catastrophic or hazardous, to say the least.
Cost to Resurface Concrete Steps
This above-mentioned entire step will cost you $2000 on average as the tools required to do this right alone come with a pricey price tag as they are professional tools. Besides, you will need proper knowledge and skills to ensure you get the desired outcome that looks aesthetically pleasing as well. Thus, it is highly recommended that you seek help from professionals who are experts in concrete resurfacing in Oklahoma City. The average cost of professional concrete overlay Oklahoma City is $1000 (Min Cost: $326 and Max Cost: $1868).
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