Tarting up some front steps

[Simon Vogt]

Trying to think of some low cost easy ways to spruce up some front steps.

When they're dry - they look all dusty but when wet, the colour comes out and they look more uniform and reasonable.

I've seen some patio and paved driveway sealant that you can buy - would this be useable on brick steps like this? Some variants come in a wet look effect

I'm not into repointing or repairing that much - just wanted a quick superficial fix

Thanks

 

[RandomGrinch]

Hi,

Hire a jetwasher (careful of the pointing), then seal?

 

[Simon Vogt]

Thanks - I have jet washed believe it or not

will wait for some warmer weather when they’re bone dry then seal

 

[tell80]

Wash and scrub with a very stiff scrubber - allow to almost dry, & then apply a thick mix of Baking Soda & Distilled Vinegar. Leave for a while & then give it another scrub. Leave for an hour or two and then wash off.

No guarantee it will work but its not bad for the garden.
Almost all the custom brands sold in garden centres for instance are deadly for the local environment. How do I know - I read the labels.

 

[Nige F]

If you read the internet you'd see that vinegar and (bicarbonate of soda) just fizzes and gasses then leaves water. Just like you tell