Any staircase outdoors in bad weather begins to pose a danger. Therefore, to finish the steps on the street requires a strong and non-slip tiles, safe for movement, able to give the stairs a neat appearance, decorate the architectural composition.
Varieties of tiles for outdoor grades
The modern market has a wide range in the selection of tiled materials for the design of street steps. Concrete, stone and ceramics are popular materials that are used in the manufacture of street tiles.
Ceramic tiles for steps on the street combine durability and attractive appearance, can give a unique gardening space, entrance or main staircase. The raw material for its production is clay, kaolin or quartz, which are of a strong quality during firing and pressing. The steps of ceramic tiles do not absorb water, do not deform and do not change shades. Tiles with anti-slip notches and a fluted surface increase the safety of movement on the surface during a bad weather.
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Tiles on the steps to the street from porcelain stoneware have increased durability due to the processing of clay by high temperatures. It is resistant to chips, abrasion and mechanical stress. When choosing a form, there are two types of material - monolithic steps and tiles. Porcelain can simulate any kind of natural materials - wood, marble, all types of slate, granite. The product with the rim allows you to decorate the steps in one color and style. The rounded corner masks the joint with the riser, softens the sharpness and creates a neat and graceful design.
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Granite tiles for steps on the street will improve and decorate the interior of the site. It is a natural stone that has strength and durability. The surface of the steps will not be erased and will not lose its color. Granite tiles make it possible to give it any shape, lay a variety of patterns, a wide range of color solutions will create a real masterpiece from the staircase. The granite facing of the steps will be distinguished by an impeccable view. The steps of this material are not expensive, but the durability and aesthetics of the product compensate for all costs.
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Tile for stairs - comfort and style
Depending on the landscape design, the degree form on the site can be rectilinear, radiused, round or combined. Tile for round steps on the street is chosen small. In most cases, they are faced with paving slabs, natural stone, small clinker, ceramic granite. For finishing edges, it is better to use ready-made elements with rounded edges. Round offenses require the fitting of tiles, since for laying it must be given a wedge shape, depending on the radius of the bend.
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The texture of the tile affects its visual assessment and the comfort of passing. To exclude the possibility of falling, for steps on the street you need anti-slip tiles, on the edges you need to use material with a fluted side, corner nozzles. Granite, ceramic products and variants of porcelain stoneware are produced in a non-slip street version.
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When decorating a staircase on the street, it should be taken into account that it is recommended that the structure with more than three steps be complemented by handrails.
Ladder - not only a functional detail, it performs the function of an object, which gives the architectural composition a special expressiveness. Cladding them with modern materials, you can create a colorful presentable design that will meet all the requirements of safety and comfort.