Slate Tiles

Slate comes in a range of colors. It is usually black, dark green, and gray, but can also feature includes of red, purple, gold, and blue. Slate is quarried in large slabs, which are then cleaved, parallel to the foliation, into tiles of generally uniform size. 

At Stone & Tile, we offer a wide selection of slate tiles that feature vibrant colors and a unique texture which give each piece a distinctive look. Slate floor tiles come in a range of earth tone colors that add a rustic touch to the patio or interior of your home. 

Slate Tile

Slate tiles are the less expensive and durable alternative to the granite and marble tiles. Each slate tile is unique because of its rough surface, which often features a grainy, wavy texture. Each slate tile has incredibly unique shape variations that add a special touch to any space. With proper treatment, you can expect your slate tiles to provide a lifetime of good looks.

Slate tile is an excellent option for bathroom floors because it has a natural slip-resistant texture. It works well for high-traffic floors because it's incredibly durable and mildew resistant. In addition to flooring, slate tiles are often used to create colorful backsplashes in kitchens. Slate makes a distinctive fireplace hearth, and it even works well in outdoor spaces. Slate tiles are incredibly resistant to thaw and freeze cycle so you can also use slate for an outstanding patio or walkway. A full courtyard, patio or entertainment area covered in slate can lend a classy, timeless look.

The main classifications of slate tiles are based on manufacturing processes. When slate tiles are in their most natural state, known as ‘ungauged,’ they are not uniform in size and feature uneven, rough surfaces on both the front and the back of the tile. This lack of finish can make installation more difficult. Gauged tiles are typically more expensive, but they will save you on labor costs because their backs have been ground down to a consistent flatness, which facilitates installation on a solid base big time.

While ‘gauged’ and ‘ungauged’ refer to the back of the slate tile, the other classifications refer to its customer-facing surface. These include the terms ‘clefted,’ ‘honed,’ and ‘polished.’ If a slate tile is clefted, the surface remains the way it was when it was quarried – rough, bumpy, and uneven. Honed slate means that the surface has been polished smooth and is glossy and flat. Honed slate is not perfectly glossy like marble, and will still offer some traction when you touch it. With its satin touch surface, honed slate will create a walkable flooring in any space it covers. Polished slate refers to honed slate refined even more until it shines and is as glossy as a material like marble.

Slate Bathroom Floor Tiles

If you want to add a vibrant, tactile and earthy texture and feel for your flooring project, consider slate tiles. Slate tile flooring is a beautiful and durable natural stone flooring option that adds real estate value to your home. It is equally capable of creating a charmingly rustic décor with clefted tiles or an elegantly contemporary atmosphere with monochromatic, gray honed tiles. Slate can work well in nearly any room in your house and is well suited to places that will be in frequent contact with water, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and mudrooms. Slate floor tiles combine well with almost all other materials. Natural stone works with wood, slate with aluminum, stone with glass or iron, sometimes you can even consider mixing everything together for a daring or eclectic touch.

Slate bathroom floor tiles combine the functional durability of hard flooring with the awe-inspiring essence of natural stone. If properly maintained, slate bathroom floor tiles can last for decades and look great without having to be removed or replaced. Slate bathroom floor tiles come in variety of choices in terms of shade and pattern. The colors can include mixtures of grays, tans, rusty browns, olive greens, and even specks of purple. The natural beauty of slate can manifest in unique ways in each stone tile, which means that every floor will have its own unique look. Slate floor tiles are available in a wide variety of shades that will match nearly any decorative style scheme.

Slate Wall Tiles

Slate is a natural home decor element that will bring beauty and charm to any space where you will use it. Slate wall tiles are ideal for bathroom, kitchen, backsplash, and other applications. At Stone & Tile, we offer slate wall tiles in a wide variety of designs to make any room look fantastic. Slate wall tiles are available in a variety of colors for you to choose from. White slate tile is a perfect option for creating a calming look in your home. Use black slate tiles to add depth and texture to your feature wall. The look of slate tile can add an air of opulence to any area.

Whether you’re decorating your kitchen, hallway, living room or bathroom, the natural slate will add a special decoration touch for a contemporary home or commercial space. Explore our broad selection of premium quality slate tiles that are available in a variety of colors and finishes and can inject a touch of difference to any interior. Shop for slate floor and wall tiles to match your style and budget!