Description
Finish steps and transitions with PA Bluestone Treads. These solid bluestone pieces deliver the weight and durability needed for stair treads, coping, and sitting walls. Choose rockfaced for a natural split edge or thermal for a smooth, clean finish. Buy individual pieces in the size that fits your project.
Choose Your Size
- 12” × 4’ × 2”: Standard 4-foot tread for residential steps, stoops, and low walls.
- 12” × 6’ × 2”: Extended 6-foot tread for wider staircases, landings, and coping applications.
Choose Your Type
- Rockfaced: Natural split edge with a rugged, traditional profile. Available in 12”×4’×2”.
- Thermal: Heat-treated smooth surface and sawn edges for a refined, contemporary look.
Key Features
- Solid 2” thickness: Built-in mass for structural stability on steps and wall caps.
- Natural bluestone: Classic blue-grey tones that age gracefully and complement any hardscape.
- Slip-resistant surface: Both rockfaced and thermal finishes provide traction underfoot.
- Sold per piece: Buy exactly the quantity you need for your layout.
Applications
Set step treads on masonry or dry-laid stone risers. Cap retaining walls and seat walls for a finished edge. Use as pool coping, porch edging, or transition strips between grade changes. Combine rockfaced and thermal finishes for contrasting textures on the same project.
Specifications
- Material: Natural Pennsylvania bluestone
- Finishes: Rockfaced (natural split) and Thermal (heat-treated smooth)
- Thickness: 2”
- Color: Classic blue-grey
- Sizes: 12”×4’ and 12”×6’
Set treads with a slight forward pitch for drainage. Bed on a full mortar setting or use construction adhesive over stable, level risers. Overhang the riser face by 1–1.5” for a clean shadow line. Seal to enhance color and protect against staining.