Steps and stairs

Over the years, stairs have evolved from being simply the structure needed to move between floors within the home and acquired a very important interior design role. A genuine architectural feature, which can transform a building’s appearance or even become the centre of outdoor spaces. Outdoor stairs are no longer a construction job; rather, they are a crucial part of exterior design, especially in public locations.
However, safety is just as important as looks. If the stairs are outdoors, taking Rome’s wonderful Spanish Steps as an example is not permissible. It is fundamental for the porcelain stoneware paving to be anti-slip and to have enough grip to prevent slipping in case of liquid spills.

Whether the stairs are spiral or conventional masonry type, their steps can be constructed with the 20 mm porcelain stoneware tiles of the due2 range, which are produced with a high friction coefficient specifically for outdoor paving.
The due2 range is complete with tread tiles with and without edges so there are countless potentials for creating stairs of great scenic impart. In fact, there are no limits to the application of 20 mm thick porcelain stoneware, and as well as treads it can also be used to cover risers, even with decorated tiles and unusual, wallpaper-effect floral textures. Handrails and the lighting used for stairs are also very important, underlining this feature’s centrality.