How to form, pour, and finish concrete steps-DIY
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- If you are a homeowner considering doing a project like this or a concrete finisher that hasn't had a chance to finish steps yet, take a look at this one. Step by step (no pun intended) on how to form, pour, and finish concrete steps.
That was the best video on concrete finishing and steps I ever saw... MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU,,,,,
Ryan... that's 100% the right way to finish steps using the rite step tools...I see other guys on UA-cam only using an edger and broom ...not using any kind of step tools...nice job..
The edging tips are priceless, thanks for helping DIY concrete finishers do a decent job :)
I'll be expecting you to start my front steps on Monday. You do excellent work, you're hired.
I am a trainer, been training for 18 years or so. What a great instructional video. You have a great way of explaining what your doing in a real easy to follow flow! Great video!!
I like that he gets in close and really shows the details, most videos just show a general overview that leaves you with questions.
I really feel like I can do this now! Thank you! 💪
That was a really good DIY tutorial. Very nice of those people to let you demo in their area and provide the concrete.
This is an amazingly thorough tutorial. 2 years later and still the best one out there.
I would enjoy watching more concrete classes from you just like this one. Your work is to notch in my book.
More of this. You are a natural born teacher that's for sure. Thanks for the tips.
I hope you continue to do these training videos. You’re a great teacher! I will be putting in a walkway to my pool from my driveway in the spring. I may use bag concrete because I will be solo. As a diy’er, I look forward to your future instructional videos. God bless!
Make a small test section for the cement your going to use. The bag cement I get from Menards isn’t nearly as nice as the cement you get from your local cement supplier. This makes it a lot harder to make look k nice and the finish isn’t nearly as hard.
I'm pretty sure you could add Portland cement to the bag concrete to get that more creamy effect for a nicer finish!
@@lefty_420 I worked with masons in Boston, they added soap to get a creamy texture, it holds emulsion longer. They actually sell the soap at the mason supply but the brickies just used dishwashing liquid, its cheaper and does the same thing. Just a squirt in a 80 lb batch.
Soap is how to emulsify oil and water.
It prevents the water from draining out of the mud too fast.
@Gerard Jones good to know! I'll keep that in mind, thanks! 👍👍👍
N i c e! I enjoyed your video, and planning to form, pour, and finish my first stoop! (My dad was a master cement finisher. As one of 5 daughters, I learned how to finish flatwork early in life.)
I’m jealous of that block of cement with such a perfect set of stairs attached to it. Great job! It’s beautiful!
The best content on this subject I have ever seen on UA-cam. You are a great teacher. Thank you
Pro tip - 45 your risers and the batter boards won't stick to the run when you go to remove them. It makes it a little easier to finish.
2. you can use the Sawzall to vibrate the concrete down into the form to get the mud down into those voids on the stairs. Just press the shoe against the form and let her rip.
3. You're going to want some extra Crete around when you pull the forms just in case you pull a chunk out.
4. Spray your forms with diesel, pam, or whatever you prefer to prevent the forms from sticking to the Crete. Looks great!!
How you know when to pull the stakes? Like when you have a stem wall and the stakes go into for footing?
Ok that's it, I'm getting myself in the concrete business and make my late grandfather proud, he worked all his life with concrete and even made a lot of art using only concrete, from statues to paintings, and he also build his house all by himself, and as an european it's all brick , mortar and concrete. Thank you soo much , been watching for about two years and even going back to watch older videos but i didn't saw this one.
Thank you Ryan, i hope one day i can send you some pictures of my grampa art, as a fellow concrete worker i know he would like that.
Good work
Best concrete how to video on UA-cam period, but I wouldn’t expect it any other way coming from Victory . Your success comes from being a great teacher, as well as having a very strong work ethic. Appreciate your videos. Jeff, Affordable Tree,Hardscape Solutions. Sacramento, Ca.
Ive said it b4 but I'll say it again. Over here in the UK you would be called a Master Craftsman. In my eyes thats what you are buddy. Absolutely brilliant man. Rob
Sir, not only did you hold my hand through this process, you held my heart and my very soul too.
THANK YOU KINDLY
These are the smoothest steps I've ever seen. Hands down.
Greetings from Holland.
Finishing my first pad of concrete tomorrow with the help of 2 of my brothers. Not one of us has done concrete before. I have been entertained and learning on this channel for over a year now. Enjoy the content, it’s funny and I pay attention to what you guys are doing. Finishing Concrete intrigues me. After this video and a years worth of watching you guys knock it out of the park, I think I’m ready! Not to compare myself to you guys at all but hey gotta have confidence. They said it could not be done, until someone did it!
I own an asphalt company and recently got into concrete because of these types of videos. Makes it alot less scary when you have a bit of good knowledge
LOL, you truly enjoyed that small project. No goals to achieve for customer's satisfaction, only yours!...and a great tutorial! Very well done!
This video will have a million views before not too long! People will flock to watch this for all the DIYers. Great video Ryan! Quality time well spent to share your knowledge. Thanks.
Thank you for the extra effort! You chose to do extra work just to educate others. Great character right there!
Glad you are finding ways to keep the content coming and not having to spend weeks away from your family to do it (tour)
Man, the level of craftmanship you have just with something like concrete. Very impressive. Super interesting video.
Ryan, what a great video, thank you so much for sharing your trade secrets. That just shows what a upstanding guy you really are. God Bless you and your family.
Very kind of you to take the time and post, thank you. Also thanks to the concrete company for donating the concrete.
I’ve wanted a video like this for so long. Thanks Ryan!
Watching you get that concrete settled in and smooth is quite satisfying. Thanks for your video.
Man you are truely inspiring! I did concrete construction for a large firm in Memphis for a few years while finishing my teaching degree at night. Been teaching 10 years now and never thought I would miss it,but watching your videos takes me back in time. It is so refreshing to see such hard working group of guys doing things the right way and being successful. Enjoy the off season! Give Darrell a hug from his #1 fan. Php 4:13
Alex Mashburn
Beautifully done. I need 3 steps, 5 feet wide for my front stoop. I have been practicing with a few other concrete projects to get ready for the stairs. Your tutorial gave me the confidence to do it. From starting with proper frame building to concrete finishing. I definitely need a few more tools, to do a perfect job. You're a great teacher!😊❤
My wife is now saying " how much garbage do we make " and she doesn't even watch your vids much...I on the other hand have Been subbed almost since day 1...keep on doing what you do
I’m not a concrete worker but for some reason i really enjoy sitting back with a cup of coffee and watching your videos. Maybe sometime i’ll work up the courage to do some concrete work. Thanks for the great videos and the knowledge you share.
Hey Ryan! Greetings from Norway! I just wanted to add in that for steps it's really nice if you cut a 45 degree on the bottom of 2x8 so you can run your float all the way in on the face of the step for correct elevation. It is very nice seeing you guys work as a team and it is very different as I work with bridges and 10-floor buildings. Love your work! Keep it up!
Plus his first step is wrong, can anyone tell me why the top step is not code?
You could just explain to us
@@ForensicCats it appears legit.. the rise looks good
You’re assuming that nothing else will be added at ground level
@@pats9414 so... is it code or no?
Pouring concrete is a dance. Not only does the batch you get from the company vary, the weather can introduce even more variables to how quickly you have to finish it. Its definitely an art and I appreciate the men who do this work.
Theses are the exact type of videos I feel like your channel would grow tremendously from. Just teaching all the stuff you've learned over the years has already given me so many more tips, That I for sure will be using once the off season is over. I've gotta feeling this video will blow up in views because of how in depth you explain everything even a child could understand. Would definitely love to see more videos like this in the future!
And just a random question, have you ever done brick or block work? That's mainly all my company does, but we do concrete here and there.
I don’t know when ill be doing steps (probably never) but it’s actually pretty cool to know!
All aspects of this video demonstration are extremely professional and well executed. Thank you so much!!
Wow, from the forms to the finishing.
That's insane, how much go's into two little concrete steps.
Very informative video.
That's Victory style baby!!!
Nothing like watching a good pro at work. Nice job! Thank you.
Not all teachers can do concrete. Not all people that do concrete can teach. You sir, can do both and are very good at it. Thank you for the instruction.
Thanks!
Ryan, you are most certainly a master of your trade! Great video for those of us with little to no knowledge of what is required to do concrete work. Ty.
GREAT video. The best I've seen. Thanks. Also, thanks to the gentlemen that donated the concrete.
I’ve wanted a video like this for so long, even i am no t concrete guy professional
. Thanks Ryan!
That was a very thorough demonstration of concrete step building. Thank you Sir.
Thank you for the demonstration. Looks great. You do good work Ryan!! Look forward to the next video.
You give people confidence with how detailed your instructions are. RESPECT! Keep pumping out these types of vids and you’ll be a ⭐️!! 🤙🏾
Man Ryan , you have really been missing concrete work , thank you sir , very cool to see how it’s done by a professional !! Be safe and can’t wait for the Victory Tour !!
Mike from peoria Illinois ur a better teacher than my concrete teacher when I was n the union give me a shout out Ryan I've watched every episode and told all my friends and family about ur UA-cam channel have a good weekend
Man I have done so many set s of steps in my day ,,,from
3 ft wide to 30 ft wide ,,,,with and without cheeks !! Use to dream about pouring steps !!! And always had a 5 gallon bucket of a dry mix of fine sand and cement just in case when you strip the step forms and there are voids ,,,,mix up alittle mud and fill in the voids !! Works out well on a hot day when the concrete is drying fast and you cant scrap any grout off of the trend to fill them !!
30 feet!!! Man, those are some big steps.
You got it man. A little extra cream can save some scrubbing later. We usually take some of the left over mud out of the truck and screen out the bigger aggregate. Wrap it up in plastic til needed
Definitely use the mud from the truck... Portland varies in color and you'd probably end up with "patchy colored" concrete.
I'm speechless - that was beautifully put together! Thank you from the 🇬🇧
I love it. Been waiing for these even tho I'm kinda a expert at forming and setting steps, landing, cantelevers I use the stamp liners on everything
I'm going to start using the liners next season. I have used them before but not for a few years. How to's are not my favorite honestly but I wanted to get a video out before I leave on tour.
When I saw that front loader removing the blocks I was like oops. lol. Thanks for sharing Ryan. I learned something today sir.
Very underrated video.
Excellent video!! No shortcuts, taking the time to explain everything you're doing.
Very well done demonstration
Good vid Ryan like always. I just want to add one thing.
If anyone is thinking about pouring a set of steps and lives where there's freeze/thaw cycles, a footing at the bottom step might be a good idea. A little rebar might help too.
Managed to binge your Channel start to finish in just a month. Then continued to go through easy E and Ryan juniors channels too. Love your work Ryan amazing to see how far you have done and what you have done for your crew.
Awesome, respect man for sharing your knowledge. I've always worked on the mechanical side - cars, machine shops, etc - but am getting into the construction trades type stuff just for DIY/hobby and like to really learn the whys and not just the hows when I dive into something so knowledge like this is invaluable IMO. Thank you! Riv/Crete as well for opening your doors and again sharing your knowledge. As a SE WI lifer as well, you're all doing us proud!
So what about the frost ? That will raise them steps up . There always should be a footing below frost line to prevent heaving
Grand Prize, Best In: Visualizations, thought organizations, calculation, construction, technique / tips and tricks, tool kit. And especially not letting us professional DIYers do our own thinking. Thanks for verbalizing all of your thoughts.
Organizing my mind to do my front porch with step down.
The only problem I had with this project is the door is way to small for me. Steps where perfect. You do a great job and might have a calling for concrete work.
id hit my head going thru that door... and im short lol
This is the very best video of an explanation i have ever seen. You are the good one to explain, nice and clear.
Hey Ryan, can you answer a question for me? I’m from Texas but live in Pennsylvania now, why do concrete trucks have the mixer reversed up north? In Texas, and most of the south, they have the concrete come out of the back, where up here it comes out of the front of truck. Love the channel, hope you continue to find success!
We used to have rear discharge up here as well. Fortunately over time they all switched over to front discharge which is far superior. I believe the truck itself costs more and some areas are hesitant to invest. Once a company in an area switches to fronts, the competition follows or they will be left behind. That's why some areas are all front and some are rear.
Alot of streets in cities and smaller towns arent wide enough for those big front discharge mixers !!
i live in wisconsin and drive a redi-mix (cement mixer) for 18 years now and 90 percent of them are front discharge because you can see where you are pouring and haul 9.5-11 yards plus with not 4x4 we have 6X6 we can go into deep mud without getting stuck.
I live around Houston and work for a railroad next to a concrete company. They have started using the reversed cabs and the first time I saw them I didn't know what I was looking at lol
@@opiumextract2934 SE side.. here deer park
Well this is the video that gave me the confidence to pour my own steps! Thank you because they look amazing! You sir have a gift of teaching!
Never really knew how much detail work there is to concrete. You make great videos. Easy to always watch the entire video. Good work
Also. I'm curious why you aren't doing any more jobs since the weather doesn't seem so bad. Were you expecting it to be snowing already?
Once it gets cold and starts freezing at night we shut down. If you have to cover the concrete with plastic or blankets you start dealing with curing marks which don't look good.
Thanks for the tutorial! I did this in my basement and my DIY was successful following your instructions.
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This is an amazing video! I’m a visual learner and you really stepped through the process perfectly! Thank you!!!
Great job! Thanks for this posting. I've worked with concrete for 20 years, or so. I've do big jobs and small ones and I must say that your demonstration is SPOT ON. I have been following you for a hot minute and suffice to say... your spot on. For those who aspire to do concrete placement and finishing...you broke down the basics and added confidence to the mix! Appreciations from Connecticut! Keep it going.
I appreciate this a lot. I'm a finisher and I know how to finish steps and cantilever steps. I know what he is talking about when more experience finisher get on the steps. I was lucky to work with guys that allowed me to work on them starting out.
Have worked in a bbq joint for the last 7 and a half years. First and only job. This makes me feel very confident in doing some stairs if I ever need to.
Great video...1st time laying a couple of steps in front of my new man door.
Thanks for the straight forward info and details!
As a diy novice dealing with concrete can be intimidating, but just like another sub posted. you make it look easy, But simple to understand while gaining courage to start a small project . Thank you for the effort of taking the time under the circumstances, much appreciated. Excellent work bro.
Thank you man. Please do some more of these videos. Helped me out as a home owner
Thank you.Honestly, I've been working in construction all my life. but I didn't know this technique yet. because this is not my job. Now I can do this myself. Thank you very much for this good lesson.
Now, you know. I wonder if this way is better than buying prefabricated steps…
Thank you for taking your time for this great video one on one . Wow very educational from start to finish. You are real master sir. Thank you very much.
I’ve been looking for a good stair video for over a week. This one is absolutely everything I was looking for. Thanks for the great content! Blessings from Idaho.
Thank you so much for such an incredibly detailed and easy to understand video on this!
I haven't done any concrete work, but I am CONFIDENT I can build the steps I need. Super appreciate you!
Amazing no matter what your video is I'm entertained. That shows you are made for UA-cam.
Very enjoyable, you should do more like this Ryan, laying out the string lines and getting the proper elevation.
Such a well thought out and relaxed tutorial. Steps look amazing. Trying to pluck up the courage to undertake my first concrete project! Much love from the UK.
For some reason I missed this video last year 😂
I think you covered all the important details 👌🏽
When you thought they would take away those blocks it was so funny😂 Thanks for the tutorial!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I was looking for just a standard pour from start to finish (very hard to find!)...was an excellent bonus that you showed stair work. Excellent teaching!!! I like the music that you used while you were finishing up, too : )
Thank you for the instruction and making it look easy. I am getting ready to pour an 8x12 shed and a/c pad. The spring it'll be a new driveway and sidewalk around the house to a new small patio at the base of a deck. I can only hope my work looks half as good as yours. Easy money!
Man, you are awesome at explaining things! I’m an interior systems carpenter getting ready to knock out some concrete stairs and after watching your video, I feel extremely confident. They may not end up looking like yours but if I follow your steps, they should turn out pretty nice. New subscriber! 👍
Thank you so much for sharing such a great video. You are a true professional and it shows in the work you do. Great attention to detail. Excellent Job.
My name is Albert and I'm very happy with what i learn here today thank you and will look for more thank you.
Fantastic video. If I was the customer, I’d be far beyond pleased with those steps.
This was so good. I appreciate the extra efforts you put in to show us how to do things. Respect.
Ryan this video helped me so much I poured some steps at my house I saved a lot of money and they turned out great thank you so much
By far the best video you’ve put out. And that’s saying a lot because I love your videos. Learned a ton. Thanks
Dam you definitely know your stuff. What an awesome video. Those might be the best concrete steps I have ever seen. I will be using this video to help me learn some basic concrete work for my home. Thanks!
The only thing i can remotely say I don't like about this video is how easy you make it look. LOL. In all honesty you are top notch in your trade, and have such a great attitude. If I lived in your area I wouldn't hesitate to hire you for concrete work. Keep up the good videos man, your doing great. easssssy money!!!
That was just the video I was looking for--answered so many questions. I was hoping you might talk about set times for the initial set before taking off the first form, but otherwise....easy money!
Perfection..... 34 year's in Decorative Concrete! I enjoy the videos fun and informative.
Ryan you're a munificent person man, bless you.
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Just started watching your channel Ryan. Subbed after less than 24 hours. Love seeing the comradery and respect you have with your crew. I work in sanitation far from home here in Guam and watching you boys makes me miss the trades back in the states.
Gotta grind to shine! Keep up the good work and God bless!
I don’t even need steps but I really want to set up a practice place like Ryan did and start practicing!!!! Looks like fun 😄😄😄