Why Granite is the best choice for stairs in 2022?

Do you know natural stone is the most popular material in building the staircases since old times? The Egyptians, the Greeks, the Westerners all have used granite in their architecture, especially for staircases.

You might be curious to know what’s so special with granite & why did they build stairs with it?

The answer is …

Granite is a brilliant material for stairs as it offers attractive designs and intriguing textures along with highly functional properties such as durability, stain & scratch resistant and ease of maintenance among others.

All these benefits make granite, the ideal choice for building exquisite staircases.

Some people might argue that granite has limited variations in design. But with advancement in technology, we at Aryan tiles have developed several granite designs that will be apt for refurbishing your staircases for both interior & exterior settings.

So, what are the advantages of using granite in stairs?

1. Suitable for wide interior themes:

Granite has a vast range of designs that can match several interior themes according to one’s style & need. The textures of granite further enhance the look & feel of the spaces.

You could easily get confused by these numerous designs. The best way to go about it is to decide the final aesthetics of the space you want to build. For example:

Our neutral granites like Rosy pink, Tiger skin, Brazil brown & Chima pink will be the perfect fit for that subtle beautification of the spaces.

Our Iconic red granite will be perfect if you want your staircases to be the most striking and eye-catching.

The most popular granite colors & designs for stairs in 2022 is the luxurious ‘black’. Our Fish skin, Coin black & Black Marquina will be the ideal granites for crafting modern and glamorous staircases. 

The benefits of utilising natural stone for your staircase are not just limited to aesthetics.

Let’s explore the numerous practical & functional advantages of granite, when used in stairs:

1. Hard-to-wear, strong & long-lasting:

Granite being a natural stone is the most durable & sturdy stone that is used in interior & architecture designs. The old monuments built with granite are still standing in brilliant condition even thousands of years later.

It is the best advantage, as you need to invest only onetime & you will have stairs that will last for several years.

1. Easy to Maintain:

Granite stairs will be the easiest to maintain as they are stain-proof, scratch-proof, along with being resistant to water & heat. 

The granite stairs once built, remain in the same condition for years as compared to other materials like wood which wear away easily with time.

1. Value for Money:

Some might say that granite is an expensive material, but in reality, it is the most cost-effective material for building stairs.

How?

Granite is a timeless material, be it the aesthetics or physical properties. The colors & textures of the granite will last a long time & the physical properties such as durability & ease in maintenance will make the investment in your stairs extremely fruitful for a very long time.

1. Hygienic surfaces:

Granite is resistant to water and moisture. Thus, making it resistant to several bacteria, allergens & hypo allergens, thus, making the stairs quite hygienic.

We know it all sounds too good to be true. And, it is!

Granite stone will make staircases that are brilliant in aesthetics & designs along with having exceptional sturdiness, durability & easy to maintain,thus, making it a solid investment.

But, there is one crucial thing to keep in mind while choosing granite for stairs. Several granites come with finishes that can make the surface slippery.

The solution for this is to choose anti-slip finishes like ‘Honed’, ‘Leather’ & ‘Matte’ and build the stairs that are at par in both design & functionality.

Reach out to Aryan Tiles today for any query & design solutions to build those perfect stairs for your residential and commercial projects.