
This Revit family stair tread, crafted from Cold Spring granite, features a splayed leading edge and four integrated carborundum strips. This Revit family represents a heavy-duty stone stair tread designed for high-traffic environments. The component is defined by its substantial cubic form, featuring a precisely splayed nosing profile that enhances both aesthetics and safety. The top surface is milled with four longitudinal parallel channels, which are intended to house anti-slip carborundum inserts. The material representation is consistent with Cold Spring granite, providing a durable, high-density appearance suitable for architectural detailing. The geometry is clean and simplified, focusing on the structural profile of the tread rather than intricate decorative elements or complex textures.
The download is a 358 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.
In Revit, this family is intended to be loaded into your project as a component or nested into a custom stair assembly. Users should map the material parameters to a project-specific stone finish to ensure accurate scheduling and rendering. The geometry is lightweight, allowing for efficient placement across multiple levels in a stair run. Ensure the splayed edge orientation is correctly aligned with the landing or riser during placement to maintain consistent nosing depth and tread geometry throughout the staircase.
Cold Spring Granite Stair Tread with Quadruple Carborundum
Free
This tread is ideal for commercial, public, and high-end residential staircases where durability and slip resistance are critical requirements. It is particularly suited for entrance lobbies, outdoor plaza steps, or interior circulation stairwells requiring a robust, stone-finished aesthetic. Professionals working on educational, healthcare, or retail projects will find this component useful for detailing transition zones. Pair this tread with matching stone risers or metal stringers to achieve a clean, contemporary look while maintaining necessary safety standards for public access.
File formats
What changed in 1.0
Initial release.
Free to use in personal and commercial projects, including paid client work.
Covers 1 seat.