Description
Granite slabs are thin cut sections of the granite block that provide a cost effective way to cover surfaces with a granite look. Slabs use less material than full blocks which makes them useful for creating layered floors gentle steps and decorative ledges. They connect smoothly to form long low profiles that help break up large wall faces and that create subtle changes in elevation. Because slabs can be stacked into full blocks you can mix and match their placement to create custom shapes and stair like features. Granite slabs keep the same speckled pink and grey aesthetic as full granite blocks which makes them ideal for matching materials across a project. They are popular in build designs where texture and colour are important but where economy of materials also matters.
What is Granite Slab?
A granite slab is a half height version of the granite block used to create lower height layers and decorative flooring. It keeps the same texture and colour as the full block while using less material per placed unit.
Where to find Granite Slab
Slabs are crafted by players rather than found naturally. You make them from granite blocks in a crafting table which yields multiple slabs for each block used.
How to get Granite Slab
Craft granite slabs from granite blocks on a crafting table. Place the granite block recipe in the correct pattern to get slabs and then place them where you want a thinner surface. In creative mode take slabs from the inventory menu.
Release Information
First introduced: Present since slabs were introduced
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:granite_slab 64
How to use Granite Slab
Use granite slabs to make steps low ledges and layered floors. They are handy for subtle transitions between levels and for creating realistic architectural details without using many full blocks. Stack them for different heights and combine with stairs for smooth slopes.
Recipes for Granite Slab
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Granite
Granite
Granite
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Granite Slab
×6
Stonecutting Cut stone blocks using a stonecutter
Granite
Granite Slab (x2)
×2