How to build the perfect stone STAIRS. Layout, setup, and build in your landscape the RIGHT WAY!

A step by step look at a natural stone stair with simple paver surface.
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[@MaRs0.0.0.0]

Brilliant workmanship.

[@Stephrulezz]

Nice looking stairs, but why did you use interlock pavers instead of steps or caps? The little bumps on the paver are such an eyesore.

[@nateearle844]

Nice work man. Love seeing real craftmanship.

[@HardscapeCanada]

Thank you very much!

[@shaidyn8278]

I love your vidoes, keep 'em coming.

[@HardscapeCanada]

Thank you absolutely will!

[@deanwhite6115]

Great video. I my self live on Vancouver island , I’ll be temping a project like this .

[@HardscapeCanada]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes!!

[@Feledwards]

You make this look way too easy😂. Nice work.

[@eastendyves]

Just a tip, you've got to use a thumbnail of what you are building, you'll get WAY more views..

[@HardscapeCanada]

Hey I appreciate that! I’m going to update all of those older videos over time

[@mariannejohnson1831]

What type of base fill do you use? Thanks--love the videos!

[@HardscapeCanada]

Hey we use a 3/4” road base material to start, then chunks of concrete and mortar etc to fill in behind as well as the stairs get built up to height. Thank you!!

[@mariannejohnson1831]

@@HardscapeCanada Thanks!

[@edpoletto8048]

You sound sooooo calm. I know my language would be hostile. Nice work!

[@christiansenat4054]

Please can you reduce the level of sound effects, it makes difficult to hear what you are saying. Thanks

[@ChrisDembinsky]

Where are you making your connection for the lights between steps?

[@pagevpetty]

Very nice vid, thanks, but how do you plan before you start?

[@roccosiffredi8137]

you don't use any spacing in between pavers to make them perfectly spaced apart? thank you for such educational and relaxing video man. good job.

[@HardscapeCanada]

Hey you’re very welcome! No extra spacers just the tabs that are on the pavers themselves

[@Greyskydies]

Again old video, but I just found it today. Kevin, incredible work. Are you still doing this channel?

[@HardscapeCanada]

Hell ya!!

[@scotthenry3904]

For flagstones is thinset or cement mortar better? Also what was that dry looking mortar you put down for the base and to level out the top? Thanks!

[@HardscapeCanada]

Hey! Usually it’s more economical to use a cement mortar to bond to a rough finished concrete pad, and I like to use a thin set like Kerabond to butter the back of each piece for extra bonding power

[@scotthenryphotography5744]

@@HardscapeCanada I have a concrete footer for the leading edge of the steps but the rest is 4+inches of very small compacted gravel. I was thinking mortar between the front of the stone and the concrete but not sure is I should use mortar between the stone and gravel.

[@mellamodiego8458]

why is it important to apply mortar to the staircase and to the paver instead of just laying the paver in the mortar?

[@HardscapeCanada]

Depends on the type of mortar, if it’s a standard cement mortar then yes it will just be on the step. If it’s a thin set, it’s best to scratch coat the back of the paver too

[@christophetrudel4621]

What type of rock is it? Is it granite? If yes, how hard is it to work with?

[@HardscapeCanada]

Hey it’s a mix of basalt and granite and is quite a hard stone, but does actually chisel and shape pretty nicely

[@mellamodiego8458]

this was really cool

[@abrahamolvera2438]

Orale guero, te la rifaste!

[@funkdubayous]

Is the mortar you’re using dry in the beginning step? How do you get it wet afterwards

[@abmllr]

I wasn't there, but I would have used a dry mix of sand and cement for my base (6 to 1) and the mortar is wet.... Just a dry wet, for control and stability, the tamping shakes up the moisture and facilitates the chemical bonding.

[@stefanotroncarelli7548]

ottimo lavoro complimenti,

[@travisandtracyjacobs6198]

I had a couple questions: The mallet/hammer you are using? Where do you source your lights? And do you kind of follow stair code Loosely when it comes to hard scape stairs? The channel is great.

[@HardscapeCanada]

Hey thank you! Any heavy mallet works, but I have really liked the Simplex mallet with changeable compounds from Great North Hardscape. I’ve been using In-Lite recently and LOVE them, look for an online course and video coming soon. Yes the key for staircases is consistency, so the tread depths and heights must not vary more than 1/4” absolutely max.

[@travisandtracyjacobs6198]

@@HardscapeCanada That is awesome. I am ordering. I really like the natural stone you used for the risers. It still amazes me how you were able to get the boulders at the same height. I would love to see a vid on that.