Elliot Stone Snapped End Step Treads represent our premium line of natural stone steps, crafted to provide the ultimate combination of refined elegance and natural durability. These exceptional treads feature a completely smooth top surface that offers both sophisticated aesthetics and practical functionality.
What sets these treads apart is their distinctive snapped ends, which create visual interest while maintaining the clean lines preferred in contemporary landscape design. Each tread maintains consistent thickness throughout, eliminating the variance common in other natural stone steps and ensuring easier, more precise installation.
Key Characteristics
- Surface: Completely smooth top surface for refined appearance
- Edges: Distinctive snapped ends creating natural texture contrast
- Material: Premium natural stone with exceptional durability
- Thickness: Consistent thickness throughout (approximately 2″), no variance
- Color: Natural stone tones with subtle variations
- Weathering: Excellent resistance to elements with minimal color change
- Finish: Polished top surface with textured natural ends
Size Options
- 3′: $165 Each – Ideal for standard residential staircases
- 4′: $195 Each – Perfect for wider landscape steps and grand entrances
Landscape Applications
- Premium front entry staircases
- Formal garden steps
- Upscale outdoor living areas
- Pool surrounds and transitions
- Terrace and patio access
- High-end commercial properties
- Water feature surrounds
- Estate landscape features
- Designer garden paths
- Architectural landscape elements
- Spa and outdoor wellness spaces
- Formal courtyard transitions
- Custom outdoor kitchen areas
- Entertainment space transitions
- Feature staircase projects
Installation Guidelines
For optimal installation and longevity:
- Prepare a solid foundation with proper drainage using crushed stone base
- Ensure each step tread has full support underneath, especially at the front edge
- Maintain consistent rise height between 6-7.5 inches for comfortable stepping
- Allow approximately 1″ overhang beyond the riser for proper water runoff
- Use high-quality landscape construction adhesive between treads and base material
- Ensure slight forward slope (1/8″ per foot) for proper drainage
- Maintain consistent spacing between treads for visual appeal
- Consider professional installation to showcase these premium materials properly
Benefits
- Premium Appearance: Smooth top surface offers sophisticated, refined aesthetic
- Installation Ease: Consistent thickness eliminates shimming and adjustment needs
- Design Contrast: Smooth top with natural edges creates visual interest
- Exceptional Durability: Premium stone quality ensures decades of performance
- Low Maintenance: Smooth surface is easier to clean and maintain
- Precise Dimensions: Consistent sizing for more professional finished appearance
- Weather Resistant: Superior performance in all climate conditions
- Investment Value: Premium materials enhance overall property value
Delivery Options
Enjoy same-day delivery on orders placed before 3 pm in Lebanon, Greater Cincinnati, and Greater Dayton areas. Our fleet includes various truck sizes to accommodate different order quantities. Contact us for delivery quotes based on your location and quantity requirements.
Professional Installation Services
Our landscaping and hardscaping teams specialize in premium stone step installation, ensuring perfect placement and showcase-quality results. Our comprehensive step tread installation services include:
- Site assessment and design consultation
- Proper base preparation with drainage considerations
- Expert step layout for comfortable rise/run ratios
- Professional adhesive application
- Precise alignment and placement
- Integration with surrounding landscape features
- Custom finishing touches for one-of-a-kind installations
Understanding Product Variations
While Elliot Stone Snapped End Step Treads maintain consistent thickness and dimensions, they do exhibit the natural variations in color and pattern that make natural stone so desirable. These subtle variations ensure each staircase installation has its own unique character while maintaining the premium quality and appearance you expect. The snapped ends will have unique breaking patterns, adding to their custom, artisanal appearance.
Visit Us for Personal Selection
We invite you to visit our garden center at 818 S US-42, Lebanon, OH 45036 to personally select your Elliot Stone Snapped End Step Treads. Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the perfect pieces for your project, calculate quantities needed, and provide installation guidance. Seeing these premium stones in person allows you to appreciate their exceptional quality and select pieces that best match your vision.
Questions? We’re Here to Help!
For more information about our Elliot Stone Snapped End Step Treads or to discuss your specific project needs, please visit our garden center at 818 S US-42, Lebanon, OH 45036, call us at (513) 932-8155, or contact us through our website contact form. Our team is ready to help you create stunning, functional, and premium-quality stone staircases that will elevate your property’s aesthetic and value for decades to come.
