Materials
Slate
A dark, layered metamorphic rock with natural relief.
In short
- Dark character
- Grippy when riven
- Protection recommended
Strengths
Character, grip in a riven finish.
Points to watch
Thickness varies in a natural finish; protection against stains recommended.
Use
Interior floors and walls, chalets, showers.
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Natural stone cladding
Strips or panels of stone, schist, quartzite, limestone or sandstone, bonded or fixed to a wall.
Opus incertum
Irregular stone pieces fitted by hand. The most natural of patterns, and the longest to do well.
Stone treatment and protection
A water repellent limits water penetration; an oil repellent limits grease.