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?

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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Mesh not mess.
Guess it depends on your ability!
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