diff --git a/schematics/desertstone_spike.lua b/schematics/desertstone_spike.lua
index 8cacb0f..e421b35 100644
--- a/schematics/desertstone_spike.lua
+++ b/schematics/desertstone_spike.lua
@@ -1,10 +1,14 @@
 
+-- simple fix for Flux's stairsplus mod as it breaks compatibility
+local nodname = minetest.get_modpath("stairsplus")
+		and "default:stair_desert_cobble_outer" or "stairs:stair_outer_desert_cobble"
+
 local _ = {name = "air", param1 = 0}
 local ds = {name = "default:desert_stone", param1 = 255, param2 = 0}
 local dc = {name = "default:desert_cobble", param1 = 255, param2 = 0}
-local s0 = {name = "stairs:stair_outer_desert_cobble", param1 = 255, param2 = 0}
-local s2 = {name = "stairs:stair_outer_desert_cobble", param1 = 255, param2 = 2}
-local s3 = {name = "stairs:stair_outer_desert_cobble", param1 = 255, param2 = 3}
+local s0 = {name = nodname, param1 = 255, param2 = 0}
+local s2 = {name = nodname, param1 = 255, param2 = 2}
+local s3 = {name = nodname, param1 = 255, param2 = 3}
 local et = {name = "ethereal:etherium_ore", param1 = 128}
 
 ethereal.desertstone_spike = {