Description
A Brick Slab is a half height version of the Bricks block that lets you make steps ledges and smooth transitions without using full blocks. Slabs are very useful for creating gentle slopes stairs and decorative trims around buildings. Brick Slabs keep the same color and texture as full Bricks but use half the height which helps with subtle design choices like raised flower beds door thresholds and roof edges. Using Brick Slabs can save materials when you want to cover wide areas while keeping the look of lined brickwork. They are also handy for making paths where a slight height change improves movement and style. Many builders use slabs to create furniture sized pieces small benches and layered floors because slabs allow more control over the vertical space. Brick Slabs are easy to craft and place and they play well with stair blocks and walls to help produce complex shapes from simple elements.
What is Brick Slab?
Brick Slab is a half height block that has the same appearance as the Bricks block but occupies only half the vertical space. It is a versatile building item that helps builders make stairs platforms and decorative edges while keeping the brick look.
Where to find Brick Slab
Brick Slabs usually do not generate in the world as loose items but you can find them in creative mode or by crafting. You might see slab variations in some player built structures on servers but naturally generated slabs are rare. Players commonly craft Brick Slabs from full bricks to get the desired shape.
How to get Brick Slab
To get a Brick Slab craft three Bricks in a row on a crafting table to make six Brick Slabs. You can also take them from the creative inventory. In survival mode prepare bricks by smelting clay then combine bricks at the crafting table to produce slabs for your build.
Release Information
First introduced: Available in modern versions as part of common building materials
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:brick_slab 1
How to use Brick Slab
Use Brick Slabs to create low benches door thresholds and smooth transitions between levels. Place them on the ground to make paths or use them as the top of a short wall. They are excellent for furniture designs and for layered floors where a small step up is desirable. Combine slabs with stair blocks and full bricks to make detailed trim and roof lines.
Recipes for Brick Slab
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Bricks
Bricks
Bricks
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Brick Slab
×6
Stonecutting Cut stone blocks using a stonecutter
Bricks
Brick Slab (x2)
×2