Looking for 50mm sandstone for steps? - Standard steps are 350mm- i need 450mm

[pcdoc]

I was admiring the lovely 50mm bullnose sandstone steps Marshalls sell. Builders merchant had some on display and they look fab!

However... I have built 400mm deep steps which ideally would have a 50mm overhang (including the bullnose).

My 11 steps are 400mm deep, 150mm rise and 1.3m wide.

Paving around steps is polished sandstone, I'm looking for something nice to use on the steps.

I will pay a mason to bullnose them if I have to, but I can only find thin sandstone (22mm-ish). Id like 40-50mm if possible. Riven isnt an option either- must be uniform.

Do you know of any products/suppliers that could help me out?

Thanks in advance.

-Michael.

[ilovesettsonmondays]

hi ,try aggregate industries .laid 50mm and 63mm sandstone for bardons one of their many companies

[mickg]

Try these

bridge street stone

steptoes yard

architectural stone

natural stone paving links

[lutonlagerlout]

those steps are 350 mm deep why not put a 100mm cut or even better a 200 by 100 by 50mm clay paver at the back to make a contrast
cutting bullnose into stone in this country is hideously expensive
last time i had some done it was £100/metre for a double bullnose
LLL

[STAFFORDSHIRE STONE]

Stone Valley Sell 75x350x1000 steps you can have sawn and bullnosed very reasonable £20 + vat each.

[pcdoc]

those steps are 350 mm deep why not put a 100mm cut or even better a 200 by 100 by 50mm clay paver at the back to make a contrast

Thanks again for replies. I've sent a few emails off to some of the suppliers mentioned above.


The idea of putting something at the back of the step had been thought about, but I'm really scared it would look daft. I've never seen that done.

In saying that- it would deffo be the best way to go if I can make it look nice.

I'll post a picture of the steps as they are now as soon as I get a chance.

-Thanks again.

[London Stone Paving]

We supply sawn sandstone step treads in beige & harvest colour.

Measurements are:

2000x500x40x 1 long edge bull nosed. Price is £85 + VAT per tread and we will cut them down to your required size on our bridge saw for no additional cost.

If you need any info pm me

Steve