How to make you own floating style concrete steps. Step 1, 2 and 3 and derder, a set of concrete floating steps just like these pictures below…
Step 1. Creating the foundations and bases for your steps to sit on. Situating your lowest step first build a foundation about 6 inches deep for the central column to sit on top of. (See Image)
Step 2 – Once the base or foundation for the floating steps is created and firm, create you concrete step raisers by means of making a shutter or mould to pour them into… (See Image) Note the steps dont have to be cast from concrete as in the image below, they can be made up of smaller stones or pebbles cast into a shape.
*** Check out this video for more info and how to make your own garden concrete steps, albeit not in the floating fashion as above but in a raiser step pattern, the process is slightly different however much the same.
Step 3 – Lift your pre made steps into place and secure them with either concrete under the step ensuring that the overhang is sufficient to support the weight of the step itself. You may need more than one person to help lift the step raisers into place.
Check out some of these images of floating steps to see what kind of ideas and designs you can come up with. Remember, work safely and to the guides above to ensure that the DIY floating steps are the perfect position, colour and shape and they are sure to last a lifetime.
Top 10 Floating Concrete Step Ideas & Designs.
