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.
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.
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!!
Ryan... that's 100% the right way to finish steps using the rite step tools...I see other guys on RU-vid only using an edger and broom ...not using any kind of step tools...nice job..
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Best concrete how to video on RU-vid 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.
Thank You Ryan! When I was from like 11 to 16 I use to do Concrete Projects with my Grandfather at his house and his friends houses during the Summer. Also used to do Electrical with my Brother on new Houses. Brings back great Memories.
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! 💪
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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
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!
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 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.
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Very kind of you to take the time and post, thank you. Also thanks to the concrete company for donating the concrete.
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.
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 !!
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
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!
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.
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.
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 !!
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! 👍
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.
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.
Excellent tutorial! Easy to understand, straightforward, and covered all the little details! I'm ready to attempt a project like this and put my new ryobi concrete mixer to work!
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.
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
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 : )
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.
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.
Let me tell you that I’m ready thanks this awesome video. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful and passionate teacher. Love when you said “has to be perfect” this makes the difference on the work you do! Thanks again.
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.
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
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.
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.
You actually love your work and that’s what made me subscribe and watch every video of yours. 🙂 People create the content by recording only the stuff they do but you, you invest into it! Thank you for sharing the great learnings! Even though am not into concrete but this is very informative, directly from the first hand experience. I’m lovin it!
Bro, the amount of help this video gives is crazy awesome!!! Super simple and looks easy, can’t wait to give this method a go this weekend and see how it goes !!! Great work!🏆🔥
That was an amazing demonstration; I learned a great deal more than I thought that I would have. Thank you! I have a small job exactly like what you just Demonstrated.
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!
Thank You. I never knew how to form concrete stairs. Come spring time i'm going to copy what you showed on your video on my home outdoor stairs..simple n easy..
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!
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.
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!
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.
Great tutorial. We usually chamfer the front board on a 45 degree angle, it helps to get the lower step nice and level as your not guessing where the bottom of the board is, and always keep you ever clean.
