skip to main content

Front steps

8 years ago

What stone is used for the front steps? Thank you!

Advantage Basements London · More Info

Comments (2)

PRO
paolo.interiors ltd
8 years ago
Difficult to tell from this distance, but It could be moleanos beige.

Here's pictures from a project where Moleanos beige was used throughout the property, both inside and outside (incl. steps). Check it out: http://paolointeriors.co.uk/portfolio/nightingale-square/
Adelaide Lopez
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you very much - that's a big help. It says on your site that the Moleanos Beige is only suitable for indoor use - would you recommend something comparable for outdoor steps?
Related Discussions
Redesign entry to house after a botched addition from back in 1950s
Q
Comments (1)
Hi Mike, Any chance you could post a few photos to aid visualisation of your dilemma. Thanks.
...See More
Help plz Restore or Tile Over ?? #VictorianDoorStep
Q
Comments (6)
I've worked with a stonemason on a building in Hampshire. He's base in Portsmouth, name is Rowan Adams and his company is Rowan A Adams Masonry Limited. He has virtually no web presence & unfortunately I can't put my hand on any contact details but if you Google the company you should be able to find an address. Whether he's too far away I'm not too sure. But I suppose he may be able to point you in the direction of someone who's a bit nearer. Sorry I can't be of more help!
...See More
front of house and porch steps
Q
Comments (6)
I think this picture of where the mortar joints marry up does show the bricks are the same size so no worries there. But I agree they are slightly different colours. Your solution of painting a small band at the bottom Doesn’t seem to address the problem. You can get a brick tint to deepen the colour of bricks and I would investigate this first. If you did decide to paint the brick on the whole of the front face of the extension then I think an almost black colour looks great- although I think you should photoshop it first to see if white stands better in your street and helps your front door stand out. As far as the front step I think you just need to rip it out and start again. In my opinion the curve is not as contemporary a choice as the front door and windows and the replacement step would likely be square. As far as material for the front step I would clean the drive- see what colour it comes up and then choose something to complement it. In my opinion redbrick drives don’t sit well in front of red brick houses and if it turns out to be red I might stain the drive grey and then have a slate front step.
...See More
Help me design a front door step (new photos added)
Q
Comments (14)
We had a similar situation, but with a gas pipe running under the door sill, (ie just above where your air grate is) We built a step with a foundation layer of bricks, but leaving a gap where the pipe was. This gap was then bridged using a large paving stone on top of the bricks, which overhung the gap. No pics available, as was removed for subsequent works, but it ended up looking much like the one in Sonia's pic above. (Was fine for the gas pipe, not sure if air access would be sufficient for an air grate)
...See More

Sign Up to Comment

Sponsored

More Discussions

Wall colours in a white gloss kitchen

17

Opening up integral garage (Lighting/Layout Dilema)

5

Proposed floor plan help please

20

Small bathroom to walk in shower help.

31

What backsplash for kitchen please…

6

United Kingdom

Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.