Before pouring concrete steps coat the forms with a release agent.
How to form concrete steps between walls.
Pull the spacers out as you pour the concrete.
Mix the concrete and bring it to the site in wheelbarrow loads.
Tap the sides of the forms and risers with a hammer and jab a 2x4 up and down in the mix to drive air bubbles out.
In the video above david odell of odell complete concrete shows how he forms and places concrete stairs between walls on a project in the los angeles area.
Carlos started by spreading out the bed of 2 stone.
As your forms fill watch for the concrete to reach the wood spreaders.
Measure and layout stairs.
Shovel the concrete inside the forms starting with the bottom step and working up.
A set of stairs already exist but an electrical upgrade triggered the requirement for three feet of standing space in front of the new panel.
How to pour concrete stairs.
Set riser boards to the marks and fasten them to the walls or side boards.
These liners are used with integrall.
A split riser allows you to remove the forms without damaging wet concrete.
If steps are longer than 4 feet install stringers to support risers and keep stair lines straight.
Building formwork when forming between walls or other flat surfaces such as plywood where you will be able to mark riser locations positioning risers is easy.
Have a ladder ready so you can reach the top of the forms.