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    Mar 13, 2007, 01:36 PM
    Put Masonry over old concrete
    Is it possible to put nice stonework (masonry) over old ugly concrete stairs instead ripping out the stairs? Maybe even match it up with the patio?
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    Mar 13, 2007, 03:54 PM
    I'm not a expert on masonary. IMO yes it is possible. The under lying concrete would need to be a level flat surface with a pitch for run off. I would research it.

    My "Guess" and that is all it is. Is you would screw down a wire mess on top of the concrete. Then apply a layer of cement and place your stones on top of that. Float out the cement so the spaces between the stones are filled in.

    After it drys a sealer would probably be best.

    Lets see what the masonary pros have to say.

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    Mar 13, 2007, 03:57 PM
    Typo Police!
    Mesh not mess.
    Guess it depends on your ability!
    LOL
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