--- title: Sculpture Stone Lava Boulders | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sculpture-stone/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) - Sculpture Stone # Sculpture Stone Sculpture Stone is large, flat lava rock frequently used for waterfalls and landscape accents. Each piece has its own shape, so pick yours by eye at Mid Valley Rock after a call to see which pieces are in. Sculpture Stone Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. Sculpture Stone is lava in a big, flat form, and it earns its name. The broad, textured faces make a natural spillway for water, which is why builders reach for it when making waterfalls. Set on its own, a piece can stand like a piece of garden art. Like other lava in the yard, its rough, holey surface varies from stone to stone. See [Black Lichen Lava](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-black-lichen-lava/) for how lava forms. No two Sculpture Stones look the same. ## Big, flat lava Unlike round boulders, Sculpture Stone is broad and flat. The shape gives you ledges, shelves and edges to work with. Surfaces are rough and textured, with the pits and holes typical of lava rock. ## Waterfalls and focal points Stacked flat pieces make natural steps for water to fall over. See [water feature ideas](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) for inspiration. As an accent, one tall piece can anchor a planting bed or entry. Our [boulder landscaping](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/boulder-landscaping/) page shows placement ideas. Builders often pair Sculpture Stone with pebbles or cobbles in the basin below the falls. The contrast between the flat ledges and round stones looks natural. ## Choosing and placing Visit the yard to pick pieces by shape, since each one is unique. Photos of your space help staff suggest options. Large pieces can be heavy. The yard can refer you to a crane placement company, and delivery runs Monday through Saturday. Tell staff how tall the waterfall will be and how many drops you want. That helps them suggest pieces with the right widths and ledges, so the stones fit together without heavy cutting. ## Popular uses - Waterfall spillways - Garden focal points - Pond edges - Entry accents - Terraced rock features ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes with the quarries. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Sculpture Stone. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Sculpture%20Stone#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Boulders - **Sold by:** Weight, on pallets - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Flatbed + forklift, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Pick pieces with a natural lip if you want water to fall cleanly. - Tell staff the stone is for a water feature. - Plan machine access for the largest stones. ### Keep reading - [Boulder sizes and weights](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/boulder-sizes-and-weights/) - [Boulder landscaping](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/boulder-landscaping/) - [Ponds & water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) - [Water-wise yards](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/drought-tolerant-landscaping/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Sculpture Stone - [Sculpture Stone Slabs Specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sculpture-stone-slabs/) - [Lava: Black Lichen Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-black-lichen-lava/) - [Basalt Columns Specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/basalt-columns/) - [Flat Lava Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/flat-lava/) ## Sculpture Stone questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### What is Sculpture Stone? It is large flat lava, frequently used for waterfalls and landscape accents. ### Is Sculpture Stone good for waterfalls? Yes. Its flat shape is well suited to building water spillways. ### Can you deliver large pieces? Delivery runs Monday through Saturday. For very large pieces, staff can refer you to a crane placement company. ## More boulders - [Sydney Peak Boulders / Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sydney-peak/) - [Moss Rock Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/moss-rock/) - [Tufa Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/tufa/) - [Lompoc Boulder Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-boulder/) - [Arizona Sandstone Boulders Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-sandstone-boulders/) - [Lava: Red Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-red-lava/) - [Petrified Wood Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/petrified-wood/) - [Lava: Lace Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-lace-lava/) - [Lava: Planter Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-planter-lava/) - [Lava: Golden Lace Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-golden-lace-lava/) [All boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) ## Come see the stone in person Walk the yard with us, bring your measurements and a photo of your house, and we will help you pick stone that fits the project and the budget. 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mid+Valley+Rock&query_place_id=ChIJhQvD0VfCmoARcSXoEbY0WSc) - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed