How To Build a Deck Over An Ugly Cement Stoop -- Apartment Therapy Tutorials

(Image credit: Erin Francois) If like us, you have an old concrete stoop that has more than seen better days, rather than going through the hassle of tearing it out, why not give it a facelift? From concrete stains and epoxy coatings to a variety of enclosures, there are several ways to go about this. We chose a composite decking surround as we liked the low-maintenance factor and wood look.