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Stone for staircases
Which stone is right for a staircase?
For a staircase that is used all day, choose granite: it takes the wear on the edge of each step far better than marble. Choose marble if the stairs must match a marble floor, and ask for a honed finish or anti-slip grooves on the treads. Outdoor steps need a textured finish such as flamed, leather or natural.
Stone types for staircases, compared
| Stone type | Suits | With care | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian marble | 15 of 19 | 4 | To match a marble floor. Honed treads are safer. |
| Imported marble | 27 of 57 | 30 | To match a floor. Step edges wear faster than granite. |
| Onyx | 0 of 9 | 0 | Not for stairs. |
| Travertine | 9 of 9 | 0 | Covered steps, filled and honed. |
| Granite | 37 of 45 | 8 | The hardest-wearing choice for treads and risers. |
| Natural stone | 20 of 20 | 0 | Outdoor steps in natural or rough finishes; Kota and Tandur for utility stairs. |
Stones that suit staircases
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Colour
Space
Finish
Statuario PremiumMarble
StatuarioMarble
CalacattaMarble
Statuario ThoMarble
Thassos WhiteMarble
Brazilian WhiteMarble
Lasa WhiteMarble
Bianco WhiteMarble
Bianco VenatinoMarble
Platinum WhiteMarble
Golden MacaubasQuartzite (to confirm)
Golden SpiderMarble
Marmara WhiteMarble
Michelangelo Super WhiteMarble
ArabescatoMarble
Michelangelo PeachMarble
Diana Royal (Daino Reale)Marble
BotticinoMarble
Botticino ClassicoMarble
Botticino FioritoMarble
Perlato SiciliaMarble
SerpeggianteMarble
Diana ClassicoMarble
Casa NovaMarble
Breccia BeigeMarble
Breccia AuroraMarble- Breccia OniciataMarble
Crema LifeMarble
Italian BeigeMarble
Crema DivaMarble
French BresciaMarble
Bianco MarfilMarble
Crema MarfilMarble
Oman BeigeMarble
Ottoman BeigeMarble
Moon CreamMarble
Vegas GoldMarble
Breccia GreyMarble
Burberry BeigeMarble
Classic BeigeMarble
Bulgari BeigeMarble
Rosso ValentinoMarble
Silver TravertineTravertine
Classic Beige TravertineTravertine
White TravertineTravertine
Titanium TravertineTravertine
Ebony TravertineTravertine
Noce TravertineTravertine
Yellow TravertineTravertine
Travertine, cross cutTravertine
Red TravertineTravertine
Absolute BlackGranite
Black GalaxyGranite
Black PearlGranite
Titanium GoldGranite
Viscount WhiteGranite
Moon WhiteGranite
New River WhiteGranite
Colonial WhiteGranite
River WhiteGranite
Thunder WhiteGranite
Colonial GoldGranite
Imperial GoldGranite
Golden JuparanaGranite
Prada GoldGranite
Shivakashi GoldGranite
Shivakashi PinkGranite
Tan BrownGranite
Paradiso BashGranite
Paradiso ClassicoGranite
Himalayan BlueGranite
Red MulticolourGranite
Lavender BlueGranite
Kingfisher BlueGranite
Kuppam GreenGranite
Hassan GreenGranite
Fish BlackGranite
Ash BlackGranite
Crystal YellowGranite
Desert BrownGranite
Rosy PinkGranite
Chima PinkGranite
New Imperial RedGranite
Blue FlowerGranite
Crystal BlueGranite
Alaska WhiteGranite
Alaska GoldGranite
Alaska RedGranite
Mint SandstoneSandstone
Dholpur Beige SandstoneSandstone
Dholpur Pink SandstoneSandstone
Agra Red SandstoneSandstone
Fossil Mint SandstoneSandstone
Raj Green SandstoneSandstone
Lalitpur Yellow SandstoneSandstone
Lalitpur Grey SandstoneSandstone
Autumn Brown SandstoneSandstone
Rainbow SandstoneSandstone
Teakwood SandstoneSandstone
Kota BlueLimestone
Kota BrownLimestone
Tandur YellowLimestone
Tandur BlueLimestone
Black LimestoneLimestone
Pink LimestoneLimestone
Ita GoldLimestone (sold as Jaisalmer marble)
Flower GoldLimestone (sold as Jaisalmer marble)
Jaisalmer YellowLimestone (sold as Jaisalmer marble)
Stones that work with care
These can be used for staircases in some situations. Each stone page says where.
Breccia BlueMarble
Rosso StatuarioMarble
Portoro SilverMarble
Portoro GoldMarble
Nero MarquinaMarble
Noir Saint LaurentMarble
Black RoseMarble
Belgian BlackMarble
Golden GalaxyMarble
Golden BlackMarble
Grigio OrobicoMarble
Grey EspredoMarble
Grey Saint LaurentMarble
Smokey GreyMarble
Grey WilliamMarble
Gus MoroccoMarble
Grey Fleury (Fior di Bosco)Marble
SarrancolinMarble
Emperador DarkMarble
Emperador LightMarble
Bronze ArmaniMarble
Tobacco BrownMarble
Loreal BrownMarble
Swiss GoldMarble
Fusion BrownMarble
Breche NouvelleMarble
Genius BrownMarble
Rosso OrobicoMarble
Rosso AlicanteMarble
Red ChigenMarble
Rosso LevantoMarble
Giallo SienaMarble
Amarillo ValenciaMarble
Spring RoseMarble
Blue PearlImported granite or quartzite
Volga BlueImported granite or quartzite
PalominoImported granite or quartzite
Emerald PearlImported granite or quartzite
LemurianImported granite or quartzite
AmazoniteImported granite or quartzite
Sodalite BlueImported granite or quartzite
Azul BahiaImported granite or quartzite
Mistakes to avoid
- Polished treads on outdoor or frequently wet steps.
- Soft stone on stairs that carry heavy traffic.
- Treads and risers from different lots.
Which finish to choose
- Honed or leather treads indoors; polished risers if you want shine.
- Flamed, rough or natural treads outdoors.
- Ask for anti-skid grooves near the edge of polished treads.
Questions about stone for staircases
Granite or marble for stairs?
Granite for wear and safety; marble when the stairs must continue a marble floor. Either way, avoid polished treads where they get wet.
Can sandstone be used for steps?
Outdoors, yes, in a natural or sandblasted finish. It is the usual choice for garden steps.
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