What should I use to fill the gap intro'd by new front steps?

5 years ago

We recently had a contractor remove our old, crumbling steps and replace it with the set below. We're happy with the results, but we're now left with a gap between the steps and the door. I'm debating what kind of material/color would look best here. Should I just get some white vinyl and cut it to fit or do something fancier with some tiling? We used to have some tiling here, but found the tiles were always falling off as people generally kick the space in the winter to clean off their shoes before entering. Thanks for the advice!

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HALLETT & Co.
5 years ago
A piece of white AZEK would be perfect here- holds paint well and is waterproof.
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Leo Hart
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5 years ago
A follow up question...

I put the Azek trim board, as you suggested, but ultimately the wife misses the tiles. I was originally planning on putting some tiles like this over the azek, but the tiles are 18mm deep and with the Azek on already, I only have 7mm of space left. If I remove the azek, I have 25mm, which is enough, but then I'm putting tiles directly on that Vycor that is covering the concrete.

It seems like my choices are:
1. Find some really thin tile
2. Find a thinner piece of Azek (the current is 3/4, I see there are some 1/2 out there
3. Remove the Azek entirely and adhere the tiles directly to the Vycor. No idea if that would work or not
4. Something else I'm not thinking of.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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ksc36
5 years ago
Install 1/4" or 1/2' Hardie or Durock backer board instead of the Azek.
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