Black Basalt Stone Steps
Elevate your outdoor spaces with our premium Black Basalt Stone Steps, a high-performance natural stone solution engineered for durability, safety, and timeless design. Crafted from dense volcanic basalt, each step is precision-cut to deliver a clean, uniform finish that complements both modern and traditional landscapes.
Whether you're creating a garden staircase, enhancing an entranceway, or building levels within a sloped landscape, our Black Basalt Stone Steps provide exceptional strength, weather resistance, and refined aesthetics. Designed for demanding outdoor environments, these steps combine technical performance with architectural elegance, making them a preferred choice for landscapers, builders, and homeowners alike.
Why Choose Black Basalt for Stone Steps?
Basalt is a naturally dense, fine-grained volcanic rock renowned for its exceptional strength and low water absorption. These characteristics make it ideal for external step installations where durability, slip resistance, and weather exposure are key considerations.
Our Black Basalt Stone Steps offer a bold charcoal tone with subtle natural variation, delivering a contemporary yet timeless look that enhances any outdoor setting.
Key benefits of Black Basalt Stone Steps include:
* Outstanding Durability: Designed to withstand heavy foot traffic without wear.
* Weather Resistance: Performs exceptionally well in rain, frost, and extreme temperatures.
* Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep compared to concrete or softer stone options.
* Elegant Appearance: Deep black tones create a premium architectural finish.
* Slip-Friendly Surface: Naturally textured finish provides improved grip underfoot.
Primary Applications of Black Basalt Stone Steps
Our Black Basalt Stone Steps are designed for a wide range of residential and commercial landscaping applications, offering both practicality and visual impact.
Ideal for:
* Garden steps – Create seamless transitions across sloped landscapes.
* Entrance steps – Enhance kerb appeal with a strong, modern statement.
* Terraces & patios – Define levels with clean, durable stone treads.
* Public walkways – Suitable for high-traffic areas requiring long-term performance.
* Raised platforms & seating areas – Combine function with refined design.
By choosing natural stone steps, you ensure long-lasting structural stability while adding value and visual depth to your outdoor space.
Technical Specifications – Built for Performance
Every Black Basalt Stone Step is carefully engineered to ensure safety, longevity, and visual consistency. From surface texture to edge detailing, each feature contributes to the step’s overall performance.
Step Thickness & Profile
* Thickness Options: Typically supplied at 30–50 mm (custom thicknesses available).
* Profile: Flat cut for clean alignment and secure installation.
* Purpose: Ensures structural integrity and load-bearing strength in outdoor conditions.
Chamfered & Finished Edges
* Chamfer: Precision 45° bevel along exposed edges.
* Purpose: Reduces chipping, improves safety, and softens visual lines.
* Finish: Honed or lightly textured surface to enhance grip while maintaining a refined appearance.
These features ensure that each step performs reliably while maintaining a premium, architectural look.
Design Profile – Versatile and Customisable
Our Black Basalt Stone Steps are supplied in a flat-cut profile, allowing for easy installation and a seamless finish across multiple steps. The clean geometry suits contemporary builds while remaining equally effective in traditional garden designs.
Custom Sizing
Every project is unique. We offer custom sizing on request, allowing you to specify tread depth, length, and thickness to suit your exact layout. Our Black Basalt is stocked in block format, enabling flexible fabrication and fast lead times.
If you don’t see the size you need listed, please contact us, we’re happy to assist.
Colour Variants
While Black Basalt is our most popular choice for stone steps, alternative stone colours may be available in the same format, subject to stock. If you’re looking to match existing paving or introduce contrast, ask us about current colour options.
Installation & Logistics
Black Basalt Stone Steps can be installed using a variety of traditional and modern methods. For best results, we recommend:
* Full mortar bed installation
* Sand & cement bedding
* Concrete base with mortar fixing
Proper installation ensures long-term stability, correct drainage, and optimal performance in outdoor conditions.
Local Collection
Local collection is available from our Manchester facility (M17 1WA). Trade professionals and private customers are welcome. Delivery options are also available for larger or bulk orders upon request.
Important Notes – Natural Stone Characteristics
As a natural product, Black Basalt Stone Steps feature inherent variations that contribute to their unique character. These may include:
* Pitting – Small surface indentations formed during volcanic cooling.
* Veining – Natural mineral patterns within the stone.
* White Flecks – Naturally occurring inclusions from the stone’s formation.
These characteristics are not defects but a testament to the authenticity and geological origin of basalt. No two steps are exactly alike, offering a truly natural finish that manufactured materials cannot replicate.
Product imagery may vary due to lighting and screen settings. Where possible, we recommend viewing samples in person before purchase.
A Riser Plate is the vertical panel that sits between two stone treads in a staircase. By choosing riser plates of different heights, you can create stairs that are higher or lower to suit your design and comfort.
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