Slate

Slate Hotel Flooring

 Slate is quickly becoming one of the most popular materials for hotel flooring. This is because slate has a variety of properties that makes it a perfect option for this application.
STRENGTH
Stone has a reputation for being hard. However, some stones really aren’t all that strong, and can suffer from cracks, crumbling and breakage. One example […]

Slate Tiles - Basic Information

Just about everything you need to know about natural slate tiles

Slate in the Bedroom

Natural slate is a powerful and durable material that can be used for decorative wall back splashes, flooring projects, and for countertops in bedroom projects

Natural Slate Kitchen Flooring

Slate is becoming one of the most popular materials to use for kitchen flooring. This is because it is durable, doesn’t show stain, it is slip resistant even when wet, and it comes in a variety of unique colors and multicolors.

Using Natural Slate Outdoors - Everything You Need to Know

There are a variety of things you need to know about your slate tiles before you can safely install them in an outdoor setting. This article discusses a variety of factors that you may want to consider, and raises some important questions that you may want to ask your tile supplier.

Comparison of Finishes Available For Natural Slate

There are a variety of finishes your slate can have, from being clefted and rugged, to being polished to a shine, with many different gradients in between. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of many of these finishes.

Slate Information

Basic information about natural slate including specifications, maintenance, installations, a brief history and chemical formation

Natural Slate Bathroom Flooring

Natural slate is one of the most popular materials for bathroom flooring because it is unique, durable, resistant to stains, and it doesn’t get that slippery when it is wet. This article provides in depth information for using this material in a bathroom, as well as care and maintenance information.