Tennessee Step Treads are premium natural stone steps precision-cut to provide attractive, long-lasting stairway solutions for outdoor landscapes. These treads feature a smoother top surface than our Canyon Gray options, offering a more refined appearance while maintaining natural stone character.
Available in both Gray and Brown color options, Tennessee Step Treads allow you to coordinate with existing landscape elements or create striking visual contrast. The clean-cut edges ensure precise installation and a more tailored appearance for your outdoor staircase projects.
Key Characteristics
- Color Options: Available in Gray (cool bluish-gray tones) and Brown (warm earth tones)
- Surface Texture: Smoother top surface with natural stone character
- Edge Profile: Precision-cut edges for clean, consistent installation
- Material: Durable Tennessee stone resistant to weathering
- Thickness: Consistent 6”-7” thickness
- Weathering: Excellent color retention with minimal fading
- Finish: Natural stone finish with smoother top surface
Size Options
Tennessee Gray:
- 3′: $150 Each – Ideal for standard residential staircases
- 4′: $1170 Each – Perfect for wider landscape steps and grand entrances
Tennessee Brown:
- 3′: $150 Each – Ideal for standard residential staircases
- 4′: $1170 Each – Perfect for wider landscape steps and grand entrances
Landscape Applications
- Primary outdoor staircases
- Front entry steps
- Backyard elevation changes
- Patio access points
- Pool area steps
- Garden feature access
- Terraced landscape transitions
- Retaining wall integrated stairs
- Formal garden paths
- Water feature access
- Outdoor living space transitions
- Property boundary transitions
- Hillside navigation paths
- Beach and lakefront access steps
- Commercial landscape features
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 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 for multi-step applications
Benefits
- Refined Appearance: Smoother top surface offers a more elegant look than fully natural steps
- Color Options: Choose between Gray or Brown to complement your landscape design
- Durability: Withstands freeze-thaw cycles without cracking or spalling
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep to maintain appearance and function
- Natural Beauty: Preserves the character of natural stone with more refined finishing
- Consistency: Uniform thickness and dimensions for easier installation
- Weather Resistant: Performs well in all climates with minimal deterioration
- Timeless Appeal: Natural stone appearance that enhances 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 natural stone step installation, ensuring perfect placement and long-lasting results. Our comprehensive step tread installation services include:
- Site assessment and measurement
- 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
- Optional side treatments and finishing touches
Understanding Product Variations
As a natural stone product, Tennessee Step Treads exhibit variations in color, pattern, and exact surface texture. These variations are not defects but rather the unique characteristics that make natural stone so desirable. The Gray variety ranges from light silvery gray to deeper charcoal tones, while the Brown variety displays warm earth tones ranging from tan to deep rust. We recommend viewing your specific pieces in person for projects where exact matching is important.
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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 safe stone staircases that will enhance your property for years to come.
