It's nice to see someone take pride in their work like you do. Unfortunately, nowadays many people don't. It's all about getting it done as cheap and fast as they can. I had 30k in concrete poured this year, some of it in rain, other in freezing temperatures, and the contractor didn't take near the care that I see in your videos.
@terencemanthorpe55223 жыл бұрын
I have been doing stairs in the uk for 45 years mostly london and I have never had to put any rebar on the nosing , I’m retired now and miss it so much , great channel thank you 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸
@Kardos559 ай бұрын
We need more people like you Mike. Your pride in your work is inspiring!
@jstone1211 Жыл бұрын
First video that used the 45 on the risers. I saw my Dad do that the times I worked with him. And tilt the riser back a 1/4” or so to prevent heel rubs. Dad was a true master. I did enjoy your video… I learned!
@timothyagopian83243 жыл бұрын
The 45 is a wonderful idea, thank you for taking the time to make the video. Very helpful! :)
@richimiller85092 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike Love your videos, the only problem is you don't use chairs to hold your steel off the ground or Styrofoam. There's no structural benefit when your steel lays on the bottom of your pour, HAS TO BE LIFTED
@venderpara78952 жыл бұрын
its the liner under or does it need both?
@edobrlic384612 күн бұрын
except it does, the tensile zone increases with depth. the 2cm or 1inch is so the reebar doesnt get affected by moisture. just to confirm id DOES have to be lifted, but only because u want to procect the reebar
@langmussen31694 жыл бұрын
Mike, your time and effort both in the trade and putting these videos together is to be commended. Thank you for taking the time to share these. I've tackled some small jobs with friends at our homes and used your tips. Great work Sir! Thank you from NW CT.
@desolatesurfer86513 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Thank you very much Mike and crews.
@josephvazquez23452 жыл бұрын
I agree this was awesome.
@christophercoccitti75944 жыл бұрын
Nice detailed video Mike! I would love to see the framing of the job sometime. Thanks!
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
That video is coming out tomorrow.
@sunofpeter23 жыл бұрын
@@MikeDayConcrete whats the reason for the styrofoam?
@ronbattiston24683 жыл бұрын
I am not a concrete man and so far have tried three times to fix our front and back cement steps. Your video sure helps! We are also in a cold climate so if we make mistakes cracks develop. Thanks for your help!
@dmbaile24 жыл бұрын
I just poured my own concrete bad for an AC condenser and your channel was a big help! Next I am thinking about tackling some steps. Thanks!
@psidvicious4 жыл бұрын
Just make sure you order the mud fairly stiff (about ~4” slump), or you’ll have to fight it and keep shoveling it ‘uphill’.
@Tom-yb6sl4 жыл бұрын
Also hit the boards to work the cream to the forms to avoid a “honeycomb” look
@psidvicious4 жыл бұрын
@@Tom-yb6sl Definitely 👍
@crazyhandshands90284 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to 45 the risers
@wetrock27664 жыл бұрын
Choose an overcast cold day and ask for a retardant if possible, it will give you some time to fenagle the finish.
@temogomez53624 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! We still waiting for last video for the finishing project.
@chrisscullynz4 жыл бұрын
Nice to have an overcast day for pouring stairs. nice job.
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris!
@Sonicdafastone3 жыл бұрын
You are Awesome Man...I wish you were closer I would Love to hire you for my 7 bay carport
@scotsmanofnewengland77133 жыл бұрын
Nice video and informative. As a new homeowner I saw a few concrete projects in the future around the house so I went a bought a book on working with concrete sure saved me a lot of money and make me proud of what I accomplished. Thanks again.
@henri65953 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the book?
@scotsmanofnewengland77133 жыл бұрын
@@henri6595 Hi , It was “ Build and Repair Concrete “ by “ The Quikrete Companies” my book was copyrighted 1986. I am sure there’s an updated book out there. Again it taught me a lot and saved me a lot of money and yearned something also. Good Luck Dennis
@scotsmanofnewengland77133 жыл бұрын
Learned
@leoaylsworth80143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for some stair knowledge! God bless you guys!
@trentszeponski34563 жыл бұрын
Mike and his team are trained professionals at concrete. Sometimes the plans are little different than the last job.
@brianderewicz80959 ай бұрын
I understand that you vibed the steps, but a little form oil is always beneficial ( old retired finisher tip!)
@randallfrank56824 жыл бұрын
Those concrete pillars by the steps are massive!
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
I know, they'll all be covered in stone when they finish.
@MrQor23 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike from TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA....... i Love the VIDEO..... very educational... Did you FORGET TO PUT CHAIRS to elevate the REBARS to the middle Thickness of the CONCRÈTE PAD ?
@MrQor23 жыл бұрын
Too much VIBRATION of CONCRETE is NO GOOD because the AGGREGATE STONES in the CONCRETE MIXTURE SINK TO THE BOTTOM causing to lose Strength of the CONCRÈTE....... too Much VIBRATION IS BAD..... Also, TAP THE FORMS WITH HAMMER when pouring the concrete and just after the pour while screeding the concrete.
@MrQor23 жыл бұрын
Where are these Pillars situated ? ..... I cannot see the Pillar Columns ..
@tnolan31764 жыл бұрын
Man I have done hundreds of sets of steps !! Got to the point I was doing steps in my sleep !! Worked in a new home development and every home had a set of steps from 4ft wide to 16 ft wide !! Angled on the sides ,,,,curved on the sides !! I poured a set of steps one time that bowed out in the middle and the home owner asked me if it was by design or accident ,,,,I said design ,,he said he luved it !! WHEW !!
@zackzander4254 жыл бұрын
🤣
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
Nice story :)
@JustC-b3o3 жыл бұрын
I’m in Wisconsin is it OK just to have a frost wall footing at the top and bottom of the steps or do you need for the steps in between as well?
@floridaalvarado88973 жыл бұрын
Your videos are the best I have seen. Lots of learning!
@MikeDayConcrete3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@realfoodsforlife7003 жыл бұрын
Great job man. You guys keep up the good work!!
@yelsinchacon1244 жыл бұрын
Come on Mike, you’re the best that’s exactly the type of content I was just looking for 👏🏼👏🏼
@davidhinson50104 жыл бұрын
All I have to say is WOW! Steps have to be the hardest (Mike let me know) and you men did great! From NC KEEP IT UP!
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@Deerhunterjs4 жыл бұрын
Steps are a pain in the ass, but I think steep slopes are worse to pour. Finishing id have to agree steps are the worst.
@kevino6014 жыл бұрын
I miss the concrete, it’s so therapeutic especially a nice easy pour like this one
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree.
@russellwright29513 жыл бұрын
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@russellwright29513 жыл бұрын
Ppp p00q
@psidvicious4 жыл бұрын
It’s good to hear you sponge out the riser faces, bcz that’s a practice that has largely gone by the wayside down here, in the last few decades. I used to get ⅛” aluminum plate, made for the faces and screw them on to the risers. That was very effective at producing a nice slick finish on the faces if we weren’t going to take the time to sponge them out. It also looked good with the contrasting slick risers to the broomed treads. Obviously only practical for repetitive sets.
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
Sponging really isn't that much extra work and really makes a difference to the final look. I know some guys just don't dare to strip the forms off too soon. Looking at air voids after pulling the forms isn't a good look to me.
@venderpara78952 жыл бұрын
i like to add lighting or dress up several ways of course its a budget thing safe travels guys !!!
@wetrock27664 жыл бұрын
I built my own house, I'm not a tradesman but rather a businessman. 32 years ago I decided to pour an 18 by 8 foot deck in the back of my house. I built the forms, I installed rebar every 12 inch square. On the 18 foot side one end is resting on the foundation, the center is on a 10 inch tubular pillar (Sonotube) and the other end is held up by the stairs, all this five feet off the ground and 6 inches thick. I called for 4000 pound strong low slump concrete with ½ inch stone. Now here is the clincher: I was alone, the first time iI had ever done this kind of work and it was in August with a 75 degree sunny day. Boy, did I suffer, the concrete was starting to harden before I had finished magging it. I concentrated on the stairs, the forms of witch were cut at 45 degrees, because it had to be done right. After they were ready I got to magging the surface with a 3 foot length of 2x4 and a wood trowel. Fighting with the concrete I started seeing black spots in front of my eyes but I finally made it. Final result: straight set of stairs, a very little bit of wavy surface but with a good slope, some stones showing trough. Not one crack, not even an hairline one, all this standing up after 30 years. I'm so happy to see what you are doing here Mike, I validates what I did way back then and I learn even more with you teachings. Today, I just finished a repair job at my son's home, an 8 by 18 foot deck suffering from a terminal case of spalted concrete. Done with Quickrete product, nice broom finish on a diamond grinder prepped surface. We watched your three videos covering that subject and it turned out to be a success. I'm a 69 year old retiree with a metal hip. Thank you Mike for your excellent teaching.
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
Nice story! That's good to hear about the videos helping. That's why I'm posting all of them.
@mikebradbury4313 жыл бұрын
Good work, good advice, good techniques. But I have not seen the finishing video yet, did you upload that? I was really interested in how long you waited before pulling the forms off. I live in California and it can be 90 degrees in the winter, and triple digits in the summer. We definitely have to scramble more so it doesn't get away from us.
@MikeDayConcrete3 жыл бұрын
The finishing video is in my training academy The Concrete Underground!
@angelleiva71243 жыл бұрын
You are a great sub-contractor everything came out perfect 👍
@justinburns70733 жыл бұрын
We use a Sawzall without a blade to vibrate the face of our steps. Works really good
@kuyajonjon132 жыл бұрын
nice work sir and good ideas of work 😊
@robertwallis80393 жыл бұрын
Great work Mike from New Zealand! Where is the finishing video?
@MikeDayConcrete3 жыл бұрын
It's in my training academy The Concrete Underground!!
@madwitchdoctor72163 жыл бұрын
I checked out a couple of your videos. You do nice work, your stamps look good particularly, but you're doing stairs backward in my opinion. Do your top stair in the landing first and go down top to bottom. You don't have all that creep that you're digging and throwing back up top. After you get them in, wet your load up a few gallons And pour the landing like you'd normally do. Makes for a much neater job and less work as stupid as it might sound to you. Any builder I've ever finished for on the east coast wanted it done that way and I've tried bottom to top after thinking to myself it would be easier. I assure you it is not. That's just my two cents, not ragging on you or your guys at all.
@jamesrichardson21964 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to share your concrete knowledge on video! Great work!
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@jadebaby0 Жыл бұрын
Interesting video. The only down fall is all the noise in the background. That phone would have ended up sinking into those stairs 😂
@tukhuong68 Жыл бұрын
I can't find the 2nd video to this one. Curious of how the end product looks
@ournewlifeonmadeira3 жыл бұрын
nice diy tutorials... we need that for Madeira 😁
@josephvazquez23452 жыл бұрын
This was a great video thank you
@MikeDayConcrete2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@krb365Ай бұрын
It looks like you took off the vinyl siding and put some type of grey flashing on the house Could you explain your house flashing process in preparation of the pour?
@marvinroberts6336 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike I like watching you videos. I want to put in concrete steps on my home here in Texas. I have never done this before , can you offer any advice?
@tomassimon49023 жыл бұрын
💯💪💪 great job man to you and your crew !!!!!
@smokintruker274 жыл бұрын
I've been working with concrete for over 30 yrs. A time or two I've forgotten rerode in stairs lol. You needed that concrete stiff. If you was pouring on sand and dirt you could've loosened it up alittle. But good work
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rickyblesss14323 жыл бұрын
Good job bless from mauritius island
@djratino2 жыл бұрын
I'm getting ready to pour a form for a storage building. I need a hinge with the acme broom handle thread to make an extendable float. I'm using a handle designed for window washing from Lowe's. They don't sell the float adapter. Got any idea where I can get one?
@AlrebeccaBarenboum2 жыл бұрын
Mike, Possible to show how to build the house Thank you so much
@pauleohl2 ай бұрын
Did the finishing video ever get uploaded? KZbin is not finding it.
@tomroe28614 жыл бұрын
Sitting here waiting on the next video. Another great video/job by you and the crew
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom!
@emilflognoid15326 ай бұрын
I've done a lot of small concrete jobs and small steps in my time... recently Saw this video of these big flights of stairs with wet concrete pouring down like a river.... whats going on there???
@crazyhandshands90284 жыл бұрын
So professional like a BOSS..
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@terrywegener99463 жыл бұрын
@@MikeDayConcrete 77
@richimiller85092 жыл бұрын
I noticed you don't use chairs to hold your steel up off the Styrofoam ? Also the steel in the steps was tied to tight to the slab steel. No room to lift the slab steel to center of concrete
@daoudislamicvideo4893 Жыл бұрын
Do you use Peet gravel or 3/4" stone in your pours
@MikeDayConcrete Жыл бұрын
We mostly use 3/4 stone
@ciogonАй бұрын
Ive just poured 5 steps right now..waiting for the concrete to settle and suck its water back in so i can finish them...but after seing your video,i regret not doing the 45 angle trick...😢its a great ideea...much easier to finish under that plank...😅
@philleach62713 жыл бұрын
Nice work leaving the reinforcement on the polystyrene 😂
@mrbigcat93 жыл бұрын
Is it hollow under the stairs? I don't see you pouring concrete there?
@eschrader2 ай бұрын
We're you pouring on top of an old slab?
@peterlutz66173 жыл бұрын
Mike I appreciate you and the time to put them together. Do you ever put a control joint in wide steps/stairs? If so I would assume you do both the treads and the risers. What about if you have steps that are on 2 sides?
@Rick-tb4so3 жыл бұрын
How much time before you remove the boards??
@braunboysconcreteinc.54204 жыл бұрын
Good work 20 plus years here 6 in business lol and yes seen missing rebar right away good you caught it
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
Easy to forget sometimes.
@terrythomas7903 жыл бұрын
There sure looks to be enough on the pad!
@T.E.P.4 жыл бұрын
wow! superb work. great vid thank you
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@stevemeck3643 жыл бұрын
Another good way to set up those steps is run a router on the cove. You can still put bevel cut. Just ends up being more like a 20deree instead of 45. For big set of steps real beneficial. Hope that helps
@acharyajamesoermannspeaker65632 жыл бұрын
What is underneath the poured concrete? Is that explained?
@JoeNielsen442 жыл бұрын
you make it look easy!
@simontaranenko79932 жыл бұрын
What’s the point in adding air to the concrete and the vibrating it out?
@geekonomist11 ай бұрын
slump does NOT mean how wet or how dry. Slump is the diameter of a puddle of certain volume of cement dropped from a certain height and can be massively changed with additives for a fixed amount of water.
@garethdavies5023 жыл бұрын
When using any vibrating poker you should bring it out slow, that is what brings the air bubbles out. Try it next time and see
@ameyers674 жыл бұрын
Very Cool! Thanks for sharing.
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@brandonmccarthy51304 жыл бұрын
@@MikeDayConcrete Have you ever seen the stair case west coast custom concrete did? I saw it in popular mechanics.
@247KW3 жыл бұрын
My kids loved when we poured concrete. Every home we built has their handprints in the footers.lol
@avontaprice62963 жыл бұрын
Are u using a front discharge concrete mixer truck or a rear discharge concrete mixer truck ?
@rickkinnally73 жыл бұрын
Well done. Mike, I came home to find stucco all over my week old concrete steps. Any ideas on how to clean this mess up?
@MikeDayConcrete3 жыл бұрын
Never had to remove stucco, anyone else in here done that?
@247KW3 жыл бұрын
Try using a thin putty knife and do a pushing motion. Hopefully it pops it off.
@rickkinnally73 жыл бұрын
@@247KW thanks. Just didn't want to lose the broom finish. Wound up scraping a bit with a 5 in 1 tool and scrubbing with an aluminum brush. Can see the smooth spots. Hoping it will even out in time
@stevemiller42803 жыл бұрын
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@alexromero93702 жыл бұрын
How do you charge to form and pour stairs
@JustAnotherSkaterKid3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, do you have any videos on how you would tackle a porch that size?
@stanhargrove47533 жыл бұрын
Is it true that too much vibrating will make all the rock go to the bottom then the top wont be as strong?
@AlejandroGarcia-yn8ul3 жыл бұрын
What’s the white paper under the rebar? Is it better than compacted gravel?
@markcentola28174 жыл бұрын
another great video mike
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark!
@constructionllc74423 жыл бұрын
Mike good work
@zaccarroll723 жыл бұрын
Great job but I always pour steps from the top and vibe it down to level. I get less excess on the lower steps then👍
@kmasonry13 жыл бұрын
I was wondering an average square foot Price for flat work in your area?
@jackirvin4221 Жыл бұрын
Mike awesome video but this isn't instagram my man. I'm not trying to watch this full 12 minute video just to have to go find a new one to see the finished results which look like they will be awesome. Rip the extra minute to show the people what they want,and give your boys the credit they deserve to finish the project.
@brucejordan22813 жыл бұрын
SO IVE SEEN FOAM DETERIORATE IN OTHER SITUATIONS. WILL THE FOAM EVER LOOSE ITS INTEGRITY?
@terencemanthorpe55223 жыл бұрын
For the rise we use 18 m ply three quarters to you and 4 x 3 on the top back of rise and the string the same 👍
@ollieollie55123 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see the finish article!!
@bradkaberline85493 жыл бұрын
Great job but why not do the top first then the steps but great work the only reason I ask what if you pour the top and it pushes the steps out thanks
@lloydholm7523 Жыл бұрын
Just curious, why the insulation?
@jimtocci9125 Жыл бұрын
I don't understand why the rebar is left flat on the styrofoam. Where are your chairs?
@JLBuildsBusiness3 жыл бұрын
Nice job buddy
@Stoically_Broken3 жыл бұрын
I like to scrape the access concrete build up on the face of the boards and center kicker so I don't have "crusties" when I strip steps to finish. Good work though
@CybekCusal3 жыл бұрын
Is there a follow on video to this as mentioned? I don't see it
@exploretheworldwithtwofrin59103 жыл бұрын
In which area u working
@succesful014 жыл бұрын
What state are you in Mike? It always looks cold or wet.
@TheTomBevis3 жыл бұрын
I once spent three days fixing some steps, 10 feet wide and 12 risers, that were bowed out badly because of poor bracing. I was cursing the "professional" who built the forms, every minuet of it.
@TomFYouTube4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. How do I find a good contractor that has the skill and knowledge to pour me a super level and smooth/polished 24' x 32' workshop slab at my home. It will have to support a 1500# lathe and mill. Thinking 5 1/2" thick 4000psi with rebar and fibers? Really want to know about finding the right contractor... Thanks...
@johnfahey72154 жыл бұрын
I knew about the old days before power vibrators, got a chance to emulate those guys way out in the boonies, box for utilities, I used a 12’ 2x3 plunging that thing up and down for seemed like a good long time. Great upper body workout 😀
@MikeDayConcrete4 жыл бұрын
That's the old school vibrator!
@tthack844 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike! I've never done concrete but have been watching your videos for a while now and I have a building I'm doing next year that is 48x144. I can either buy or acquire the tools needed but I will only have my dad helping me with it. Do you have any advice on how I should tackle this size with such little help? Half of it will be heated floor and I will have a parameter wall for the building to sit on.
@eriknielsen21343 ай бұрын
What’s the styrofoam for?
@wolfgangkohler25083 жыл бұрын
Why insulation under the steps ? Frost movement?
@edkhoshaba1703 жыл бұрын
Good job
@cameronoverfield87644 жыл бұрын
Good job mike, as always!
@marvinroberts63362 жыл бұрын
How do you do a mono step?
@woodwoman91303 жыл бұрын
Love these vids👍🏼
@roberttooth3603 жыл бұрын
I know there is a stiff slump but where are the braces on the sides just to be safe.?
@ourlifeinparadise5153 жыл бұрын
The first thing I realized in this process was you did not oil the forms I hope I'm right