A softer shade of slate that varies in hue from pink pearl to sherbet to sky blue and greys with a top finish that shows off its naturally cleaved surface and graining. The back has a gauged finish to preserve the natural finish top, but gives an even work surface for installation. Due to the natural color variation in slate, every project will have a unique finish. Recommended for for both residential and commercial flooring, counter tops, baths, walls and backsplashes.
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Color:
Light Tones
Finish:
Natural & Gauged
Texture:
Natural Relief
Style:
Slate
Size:
12in. x 12in.
Thickness:
3/8in.
Edge:
Flat
Uses:
Indoor/ Outdoor/ Floor/ Wall
Additional Specifications
Slate is a metamorphic stone formed from sedimentary rock over thousands of years. It comes in a variety of color and shades or tones like grey, cyan, purple, green, black and iridescent tones that produce lustrous rainbow displays. Slate has become very popular in many applications in today?s homes. It is generally used outdoors due to its density and strength and has long been a popular roofing tile. Use it indoors and outdoors for flooring and wall applications, stairs, patios, pools, backyards and walkways.
Construction
Natural Stone
Installation
From the Marble Institute of America: 1)Purchase Tiles at the same time. due to natural color variation, even stone with the same color label, can have vast variations. 2)Dry Assembly. At the project site, it is recommended that all stone pieces be dry assembled in place to verify satisfactory fit prior to the application of adhesive. 3)Shims are commonly employed to level the stone countertops. Shim material may be wood or plastic. Maximum spacing between shims is 2- 0' (600 mm). Alternatively, longer spacing between shims may be used if the stone is supported with a noncompressible filler material (usually epoxy or polyester resin). This practice is often referred to as 'hard packing.' 4)Adhesive. The stone countertops are secured to the substrate with a nonstaining adhesive. Common construction adhesives or silicone sealant are the most popular materials used. 5)Final Positioning and Joint Filling. Final positioning of the stone is done either manually or with the aid of commercially available stone-alignment tools. Filling the seams is normally completed prior to final positioning of the stone units, allowing the filler material to extrude out of the joint as the stones are pulled into alignment. The stone surface may be masked to prevent contact by the filler material. 6)Sealer Application. After the countertops are installed and the seams are filled, a sealer or impregnator may be applied. Refer to the Reinforcement Techniques section below for further discussion of these applications. Alternatively, some fabricators prefer to apply the sealer or impregnator in the fabrication shop prior to transporting the pieces to the project site. Special Note: Marble is not recommended for kitchen counter tops and backsplashes unless the stone is honed and sealed.