👉 Stoep (noun) is a type of wooden floor tile that was commonly used in European architecture during the 18th and 19th centuries. It consisted of a layer of wood, typically with a decorative pattern or design, laid over a base of sandstone or other stone. Stoeps were popular due to their durability and aesthetic appeal, and they were often used as floor tiles for various purposes such as flooring in houses, churches, and public spaces.