Slate

Natural slate is a very durable hard wearing material and is more elegant than artificial ceramics but costs less than average marble granite, making slate tile an ideal material for flooring wall covering. Slate floors and slate walls have their unique natural accents for their "rustic" feeling and appearance.

Slate tile flooring has been commonly used in kitchen, bathroom, patio and pool areas while slate walls are increasingly seen in both interior and exterior applications. A large selection in color and finish options are available.  The popular slate tile colors in North America include rustic yellow, golden yellow, gray, green and black. Significant color variations do exist with almost all slate tiles, which however makes a slate floor or slate wall more attractive. Certain maintenances are recommended for slate floor and slate walls. There are several finishes available for slate tiles. Honed slate and tumbled slate are popular options.