Natural stone has been a valuable material at all times. Currently, stairs, countertops and window sills are made from this unique natural material. Granite steps are often used in administrative and public buildings to give an aesthetic appearance. In addition, products made of natural stone have high performance properties, which leads to durability and successful resistance to both increased loads and difficult weather conditions.
Granite steps are perfectly combined with various other materials of both natural and artificial origin, for example, glass, wood, metal and ceramic coatings. The joint use of the above materials brings a sense of luxury, beauty and nobility to the existing interior. In addition, natural stone is an environmentally friendly material, which, thanks to its unique characteristics, has a bactericidal effect. This means that the use of this material will not only decorate your interior, but also preserve your health.
For buyers who choose granite steps, the price of the issue is also an important factor. This indicator depends on several conditions:
1. Type of natural stone.
2. The parameters of your stairs. It takes into account the height, number of steps and more.
3. The method of finishing the surface of the stone.
4. The need for installation work.
5. Related materials.
The surface texture possessed by granite steps can be obtained by applying various processing methods. Currently, there are four main types of finishes: sawing, grinding, polishing and heat treatment. In addition, at the request of the customer, a series of measures can be taken to give anti-slip properties.
Polished granite steps are characterized by small irregularities on the surface, which cause a high
coefficient of friction-slip. The most beneficial such finish looks on the bright types of natural stone - it emphasizes its beauty and structure. The polished surface, on the contrary, highlights the natural beauty of the rocks of dark color. Such steps will look very impressive, however, slipping on them will be much easier. The sawn type of processing is characterized by an uneven texture and natural manifestations of the rock pattern. It can be used on stairs and entrances to residential and
public buildings. Heat treatment, in turn, allows you to get a rough surface, which has a slightly fused appearance. This processing method has a high anti-slip effect, since in the process of manufacturing a stone slab, all surface pores are sealed under the influence of a gas jet.
Finished granite steps have many advantages:
- durability;
- high strength and wear resistance;
- resistance to weather conditions, as well as aggressive environments;
- water tightness;
- environmental friendliness;
- aesthetics.