Want to know how to make concrete steps look better? What ever for? Check out these concrete front steps design ideas and ideas for a complete concrete front step makeover. With a range of shuttering ideas as well as these how to pictures it is simple to create the perfect set of outdoor concrete stairs with these concrete stairs design ideas and pictures.

Step 1 – Making the Shutters

To pour a concrete step often the shuttering is more important than some may give it credit… The strength of the shutters needs to withstand the weight of the concrete pour and so depending on the size and shape of the steps in question it may be preferred to use other materials such as blocks or paving or even breeze blocks as seen below. Note the use of metal re-bar throughout the step structure also here.

Step 2 – Back filling the Steps

To save cost on concrete and cement, back fill the steps with some building rubble or the likes…

Step 3 – Pouring Concrete

To get this part right it is ideal if one has experience with concrete, mixing or ordering the correct amount of concrete to pour steps is key… Concrete Steps can be poured in intervals waiting for layers to dry or layer-up over time.

Step 4 – Finishing the Cement Surface

Tamper down the cement reveals the different finishes which can be applied to the top surface of the steps, think about the nature of steps and try to include some kind of non slip edge or finish to the concrete so as to ensure the steps are not slippery when wet!

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