• Medium gray slate with a green undertone

• Extremely durable and hardwearing stone

• Ideal for flooring throughout the home, walls, fireplaces, backsplashes, and more

• Natural cleft face for a rugged textured finish

• Gauged back for level application

Tell me about the stone

Sturdy and rugged, our Unfading Green slate tiles are ideal for creating a functional and contemporary design. They have a medium gray coloring with an undertone of mossy green. While the color is relatively consistent throughout the tile, there is a slight variation in shade between stones. This is due to the nature of a natural product and adds to the tile's characterful charm.

As one of the most hardwearing materials on the market, slate is an excellent option for those looking to invest in a quality stone with incredible longevity. Often used for roof tiles, it is clear that slate has proved itself as capable of withstanding even the heaviest wear and tear. These slate tiles are suitable for both internal and external application, making an equally beautiful patio, porch, and driveway tiles as they do kitchen floors, bathroom walls, and feature fireplaces. Even after years of external use, these tiles will not lose their color, which is why they are awarded the name 'unfading'.

When used inside the home, it is recommended that you seal slate tiles with a stone protectant. This will enrich and darken their color, but also protect against stains that can be caused by spilled liquids and oils.

Tell me about the tile's finish

These tiles have a natural cleft face, a textured finish achieved by cleaving the stone along its fault lines. Slate naturally forms into layers, making it ideal for carving into slabs ready for tiles, creating a unique and highly desired surface. A natural cleft face has an irregular texture, both visibly and to the touch. It establishes a rugged design which brings the outside into your interior design. The tile has a gauged back to ensure that level application is achieved.

But the benefits are not restricted to the design focused. In fact, a natural cleft face has a number of functional advantages over the more refined options on the market. The most important is perhaps the level of slip resistance that a natural cleft face affords. The textured surface provides the tile with sufficient traction, making it ideal for flooring, especially in bathrooms or entrance hallways where dampness is likely to occur.

Furthermore, a natural cleft face has a low maintenance schedule in comparison to other options available. Its surface is matte and intentionally irregular, so wear and tear will not deteriorate the tile's effect. A regular clean and sealant top up is usually sufficient to ensure your stone tiles look their best.

What overall look will I achieve?

Unfading Green slate is ideal for creating a modern and yet practical design within your home. Its dark gray color palette looks stunning when contrasted with a crisp white wall. For an up-to-the-minute look, pair it with gray kitchen cabinets of any shade and an Absolute Black granite countertop. You'll have a sleek monochrome design that is both understated and elegant, the perfect timeless look.