Slate is a foliated and smoothly grained stone, which is extracted from the original sedimentary rock. Most of the slate stones are black and of course, there are a few other colors also. Slate most commonly used tile for roofing and many historical monumental structures have been designed and constructed with slate stone.
Various shades of light colors are available in slate floor tiles and they have natural appearance. Water absorption of slate is very low and that is one of the reasons for professional architects to use slate for building construction applications. Floor tiles from slate are really wonderful and the tiles have special shining.
The natural color of slate never fades, which is an advantage for users of the floor. Further, it has great resistance power to provide grip for the walkers. The base floor is completely protected, when slate tiles are installed for flooring. There are standard and traditional sizes in slate tiles and these tiles could be used for walkways, exterior decorations and for complete home flooring.
Maintaining floor is always a difficult job for people and when they install slate for flooring, they do not have worry about maintaining the flooring. At the same time, it is necessary to mop the water spilled areas, immediately. Natural tiles are always better than artificial tiles and natural stone tiles are durable and germs resistant. Now, slate tile has become a popular choice and homeowners are insisting the building contractors to install slate floor tiles, for their homes to make them more beautiful.
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