Steps ???

[AllurePTS]

would it matter if the concrete was a little damp when I tile them ??

 

[White Room]

If you concrete to existing steps either put a controlled joint in between the two or rebar the two together, You will get movement

 

[doug boardley]

if you get pre formed they should be cured, by the book they should be dry, if you prime them(all surfaces!) it should reduce moisture ingress, then wait for a dry day!imo

 

[AllurePTS]

thanks whitebeam ...any advice on the pricing ???

 

[AllurePTS]

if you get pre formed they should be cured, by the book they should be dry, if you prime them(all surfaces!) it should reduce moisture ingress, then wait for a dry day!imo

yes mate ...I was just thinking as they are outside, even on a good day, they are still gonna be a bit damp this time of year

 

[White Room]

thanks whitebeam ...any advice on the pricing ???

From your origanal post I think it works out at three steps, Correct me if I'm wrong. I'de say a day, with shuttering and pouring the concrete but still put a controlled joint between the two. Get some release agent and apply to the wood for when you take away the shutter

Ps, you could use rapid setting concrete

 

[AllurePTS]

No mate - it's two different porches, one has an internal and an external set (2 steps each) .....the other porch has a set of three then the porch floor, then another step

 

[White Room]

Theres a very long days work there if not two with all the messing around, Don't know if your've done this type of work before. May be a good idea to get some one in who does this type of work on a regular basis

 

[AllurePTS]

No, haven't done it before ...I was thinking it would take me 3 days to be honest

 

[White Room]

You could even use concrete blocks to make the steps and tile directly to them without the drying time