Silicone on outdoor stairs?

[yonna]

I have an old improperly cast outer staircase, meaning it was cast over the original steps which resulted in substantial cracks.

I've seen quick fixes with some form of silicone (or what could it be?) that seals the cracks and prevents water & snow from getting into the 'undercarriage'. Does anyone know about this? The repairs have looked somewhat decent - at least better than open cracks.

Anyone know of a suitable product?

 

[byggimpert]

We have something called "Sikaflex-11FC" at home that works for sealing and floor joints outdoors, this sealant is also sandable and comes in a few different colors. We have used a shade called "Betonggrå" and it worked excellently on unpainted concrete. It both seals and conceals cracks in concrete and withstands mechanical wear.

Best regards//Christina.

 

[yonna]

Christina - have been to four specialty stores and none of them had your product :-/. Bought Bostik Hybrid ... we'll see how it looks when I start applying it (the rain is in the air).

 

[byggimpert]

Hmmmm.... sorry, should probably have added that it's from K-rauta :-/, but you probably got something at least as good

//Christina.

 

[yonna]

Now I have repaired the steps :-/ - the 'concrete paint' turned out way too light! Can I carefully, carefully brush over it with some 'dirt color' ... any tips?

 

[yonna]

*Standing with the brush in hand*
Anyone have any suggestions?
???

 

[Immobil]

*Standing with the brush at the ready*
No one has any suggestions?
???

If you're still standing with the brush, you can put it down now. ;D Try this: http://www.duracoat.se/duratrapp.html

 

[yonna]

Too late :!
Got tired in my hand
I have 'dabbed' some paint from Humbrol ... it looks okay at least ... it's not really meant to hide that the stairs are cracked but rather to show that the stairs have been taken care of after all . Don't want to deceive any potential rich buyer!