Shovel the concrete inside the forms starting with the bottom step and working up.
How to form concrete steps between walls.
Concrete step form liners these are from butterfield color are used to texture the edges of steps with stone patterns.
Tug the wire up to keep the spreaders out of the concrete.
Measure and layout stairs.
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.
Carlos started by spreading out the bed of 2 stone.
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.
How to pour concrete stairs.
These liners are used with integrall.
Pull the spacers out as you pour the concrete.
As your forms fill watch for the concrete to reach the wood spreaders.
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.
Mix the concrete and bring it to the site in wheelbarrow loads.
Gradually raise the spreaders as you fill the space between the forms.
Before pouring concrete steps coat the forms with a release agent.
Have a ladder ready so you can reach the top of the forms.