Natural Step Treads showcase the unaltered beauty of quarried stone, presenting a truly authentic landscape element for your outdoor staircase projects. Unlike cut treads, Natural Step Treads maintain their organic shape and texture, creating a more rustic and natural appearance.
Available in Rustic Buff, Southern Buff, and Canyon Gray color variations, these versatile treads allow you to coordinate with your existing landscape elements or create striking visual contrast. The natural variations in each piece ensure your staircase will have a one-of-a-kind appearance that perfectly complements natural landscape designs.
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: Natural, unaltered stone with authentic texture and character
- Color Options: Available in Rustic Buff (warm golden tones), Southern Buff (light neutral tones), and Canyon Gray (cool gray tones)
- Surface Texture: Natural stone texture providing excellent traction
- Edge Profile: Natural stone edges with organic contours
- Material: 100% natural stone resistant to weathering and wear
- Thickness: Consistent 6”-7” thickness
- Weathering: Minimal color change with excellent outdoor performance
- Finish: Natural stone finish highlighting organic textures and patterns
Landscape Applications
- Rustic garden pathways
- Natural area access points
- Woodland gardens and natural settings
- Waterfall and stream features
- Informal garden designs
- Cottage garden staircases
- Hillside navigation paths
- Lakefront and beach access
- Natural swimming hole access
- Rock garden integration
- Rural property transitions
- Natural area restoration projects
- Traditional landscape designs
- Historic property restoration
- Environmentally sensitive areas
Installation Guidelines
For optimal installation and longevity:
- Prepare a solid foundation with proper drainage using crushed stone base
- Account for natural thickness variations by adjusting the base layer
- Use landscape construction adhesive where needed for stability
- Maintain consistent rise height between steps when possible
- Allow natural gaps and variations between stones for authentic appearance
- Consider using smaller stones as shims to level treads as needed
- Ensure proper drainage around and under each step
- For multi-step installations, start at the bottom and work upward
- Consider professional installation for challenging slopes or multi-step applications
Benefits
- Authentic Appearance: Truly natural look that blends with the landscape
- Unique Character: Each step is one-of-a-kind with distinctive features
- Natural Traction: Unaltered stone surface provides excellent slip resistance
- Color Options: Multiple color variations to suit different design aesthetics
- Durability: Natural stone withstands decades of weather exposure
- Low Environmental Impact: Minimal processing compared to manufactured products
- Timeless Appeal: Natural stone never goes out of style
- Design Flexibility: Can be used in formal or informal landscape settings
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 natural stone step installation, ensuring perfect placement and long-lasting results. Our comprehensive step tread installation services include:
- Site assessment and creative design consultation
- Proper base preparation with drainage considerations
- Expert stone selection and arrangement
- Professional stabilization and placement
- Integration with surrounding landscape features
- Natural edging and finishing touches
- Custom arrangements for unique landscape needs
Understanding Product Variations
As fully natural stone products, our Natural Step Treads exhibit significant variations in size, shape, thickness, color, and texture. These variations are the hallmark of authentic natural stone and provide each piece with unique character. The Rustic Buff variety displays warm golden and amber tones, Southern Buff offers lighter neutral tones with subtle variations, and Canyon Gray presents cooler gray tones with natural texture.
We recommend visiting in person to select specific pieces for your project, as the natural variations make each stone unique.
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 Natural Step Treads. Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the perfect pieces for your project, calculate quantities needed, and provide installation guidance. Seeing the stone in person allows you to appreciate the natural beauty and select pieces that best match your vision.
Questions? We’re Here to Help!
For more information about our Natural 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 beautiful, functional, and authentic stone staircases that will enhance your property for years to come.
