Slate Tile
The Advantages of Slate Tile Flooring
Slate tile flooring is made from a metamorphic rock that can be found all over the world. There are many different colors and types of slate tile to choose from to use on your flooring projects. Slate offers a less slippery surface which makes it an ideal tile to use in your kitchen or bathroom. Since it comes in a variety of sizes and colors it offers the homeowner a chance to incorporate a more natural look to a room and add some color.
Slate tile has a lot of positive qualities to offer the homeowner, it has a rough surface which avoids slipping, and it is a great source of thermal resistance and is highly durable making it perfect for high traffic areas in your home. If you decide to install a floor heating system underneath your floor slate is a perfect tile to use because of its strength and ability to capture and hold in heat.
Although slate produces a heavy and durable form of tile, it can only do so if it is cut in the proper size and thickness. Slate must cut thicker than an average tile to keep it from cracking and flaking. If it cut properly your slate floor will last for years. Once you have put your slate tile down, it is important to remember to use a grout that is specifically designed for use with slate tile. Once you have grouted it is also important that you seal your tile and grout to help keep the slate from staining and to keep out excess moisture. This process should be done every few years to help keep your slate tile looking and performing at its best.
Because of the different ways in which you can use slate to cover your floors, there are many options available to choose from. If you are not a fan of large floor tiles, but you want to use slate tile, you may want to consider using slate mosaic tiles. They are smaller and allow you to create different patterns or incorporate different colors into your décor. By choosing slate tile you are not limited to large rocky tiles, there are many different and appealing styles for homeowners to choose from and it can be used in virtually any room in your house.
Slate tile flooring is very versatile and durable which makes it an excellent choice in floor coverings. It can also pose installation problems for any beginner; if you are not sure that you have the skills necessary to install your slate tile correctly you may want to consider consulting a professional to do the work for you. Once your floor is installed you will be able to enjoy a beautiful and natural floor for years to come.
About the Author
Shawn Hickman is the Online Marketing Manager for Sears Home Improvements. If you need more information on Slate Tile Flooring, visit the flooring section of our website.
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Project Floor Luxury Vinyl Tile 813 Cream Slate 17.9″ x 17.9″ Size $1.29 |
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Marazzi Imperial Slate 12″ Tan Ceramic Tile Flooring $1.69 |
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Marazzi Imperial Slate 12″ Black Ceramic Tile Flooring $1.69 |
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Roofing Shingle Tile Slate Concrete Masonry Antique Old $1.75 |
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Marazzi Imperial Slate 16″ Black Ceramic Tile Flooring $1.79 |
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Marazzi Imperial Slate 16″ Tan Ceramic Tile Flooring $1.79 |
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Marazzi Imperial Slate 16″ Rust Ceramic Tile Flooring $1.79 |
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Shaw Floors Slate 4″ x 4″ Insert Tile in Color 00600 CS506-00600 $1.84 |
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Shaw African Slate 13″ Ceramic Tile Flooring Free Ship! $1.89 |
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Green Mica – 12X12X3/8 Cleft Slate Tile $1.90 |
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Roche Verde – 12X12X3/8 Cleft Slate Tile $1.90 |
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Silver Grey – 12X12X3/8 Cleft Slate Tile $1.90 |
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VERMONT SLATE TILE TRIVET & OAK STAND CRAFT PAINTING $1.99 |
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Shaw African Slate Porcelain Tile Flooring 13″ $1.99 |
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Interceramic Slate Supremo Ceramic Tile 16″ x 24″ $2.09 |
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Shaw African Slate Porcelain Tile Flooring 18″ $2.09 |
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Interceramic Iron Slate 13″ x 13″ Porcelain Tile $2.09 |
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Kronoswiss Mega Slate Tile Laminate Flooring D975 $2.29 |
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1/4 lb Venetian Slate Mosaic Tile $2.34 |
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1/4 lb Venetian Dk Slate Tile $2.34 |
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Interceramic Calcutta Slate 16″ x 16″ Ceramic Tile $2.37 |
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50 – 3/4 in Slate Blue Venetian Glass Mosaic Tiles $2.44 |
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50 -3/4 in Slate Blue Venetian Vitreous Glass Mosaic Tiles $2.44 |
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Glass Mosaic Tile, glass tile clear & frost mix with Slate stone black gray D083 $2.45 |
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Florida Tile Taconic Slate Porcelain Flooring 12″ x 12″ $2.49 |
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Slate Tile Emser Multi Rajah 12″ x 12″ Calibrated Gauged $2.49 |
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Slate Tile Emser Rustic Gold California Gold 12″ x 12″ Calibrated Gauged $2.49 |
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Earth Slate 6×6 Tumbled and Gauged Slates Tile $2.50 |
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Autumn 6×6 Tumbled and Gauged Slate Tile $2.50 |
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Purple Fantasy 6×6 Tumbled and Gauged Slate Tile $2.50 |
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Multi Classic 6×6 Tumbled and Guaged Slate Tile $2.50 |
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California Gold 6×6 Tumbled and Gauged Slate Tile $2.50 |
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Daltile Continental Slate Porcelain Tile Flooring Home Dining Fine Living Decor $2.79 |
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Shaw 13″ Baja Porcelain Ceramic Slate Floor Tile $0 S/H $2.89 |
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Slate Tile Emser Earth 12″ x 12″ Calibrated Gauged $2.89 |
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Slate Tile Emser Autumn Lilac 12″ x 12″ Calibrated Gauged $2.89 |
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Slate Tile Emser Midnight Black 12″ x 12″ Calibrated Gauged $2.89 |
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12″x12″ BRAZILIAN GREEN CLEFT -SLATE TILE & FLOOR $2.95 |
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12″x12″ BRAZILIAN MULTI- COLOR -SLATE TILE & FLOOR $2.95 |
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Brazilian Gray Cleft Slate Tile & Flooring 12″X12″ $2.95 |
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Brazilian Purple Cleft Slate Tile & Flooring 12″X12″ $2.95 |
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12″x12″ BRAZILIAN BLACK CLEFT -SLATE TILE & FLOOR $2.95 |
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Slate Multi Classic 12×12 Gauged Tile $2.99 |
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Multicolor 12×12 Slate Tile – SAMPLE $3.00 |
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16″x12″ Slate Roofing Tile $3.00 |
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81 Murrini Crystal Glass Mosaic Tiles – Slate grey $3.12 |
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California Gold 16×16 Slate Tile – SAMPLE $3.16 |
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California Gold 12×12 Slate Tile – SAMPLE $3.16 |
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Indian Autumn 12×12 Slate Tile – SAMPLE $3.18 |
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American Olean Kendal Slate 12″ x 12″ Porcelain Tile $3.19 |
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Slate Tile Emser Multi Forest 12″ x 12″ Calibrated Gauged $3.19 |
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Mannington Serengeti Slate Midnight Mist Porcelain Tile $3.29 |
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Mannington Serengeti Slate 12″ IvoryTusk Porcelain Tile $3.29 |
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African Gold 1×1 Slate Mosaic Tile – SAMPLE $3.30 |
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African Gold 12×12 Slate Tile – SAMPLE $3.30 |
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Indian Autumn 4×4 Slate Tile – SAMPLE $3.31 |
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California Gold 4×4 Slate Tile – SAMPLE $3.33 |
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Multicolor 16×16 Slate Tile – SAMPLE $3.34 |
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Multi Classic 4×4 Tumbled and Guaged Slate Tile $3.35 |
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African Gold 16×16 Slate Tile – SAMPLE $3.44 |
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Black Rust 4×4 Tumbled Slate Tile $3.46 |
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12″x12″ BRAZILIAN BLACK HONED -SLATE TILE & FLOOR $3.50 |
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12″x12″ BRAZILIAN GREEN HONED -SLATE TILE & FLOOR $3.50 |
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Indian Autumn 16×16 Slate Tile – SAMPLE $3.53 |
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Multi Select 4×4 Tumbled and Guaged Slate Tile $3.70 |
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ForgeCraft BADST450 Slate Ruins (1) 50mm Square Base #1 Tile Floor Dungeon NIB $3.75 |
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GEOLOGICAL TAO GREEN QUARTZ SLATE & WHITE GOLD GLASS TILES 1/2xRANDOM sample $3.75 |
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ForgeCraft BADST450 Slate Ruins (1) 50mm Square Base #2 Dungeon Tile Floor $3.75 |
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GEOLOGICAL TAO BLACK SLATE & SILVER GLASS TILES 1/2XRANDOM sample $3.75 |
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GEOLOGICAL TAO MULTICOLOR SLATE & RUST GLASS TILES 1/2xRANDOM sample $3.75 |
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GEOLOGICAL TAO BLACK SLATE & RAINBOW BLACK GLASS TILES 1/2xRANDOM sample $3.75 |
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GEOLOGICAL TAO MULTICOLOR SLATE & KHAKI BLEND GLASS TILES 1/2xRANDOM sample $3.75 |
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GEOLOGICAL TAO MULTICOLOR SLATE & EARTH BLEND GLASS TILES 1/2xRANDOM sample $3.75 |
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China Multi Color 4×4 Tumbled and Guaged Slate Tile $3.80 |
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Rustic Gold 4×4 Tumbled and Guaged Slate Tile $3.80 |
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China Sea Green 4×4 Tumbled and Gauged Slate Tile $3.80 |
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Montauk Black Cleft 16×16 Slate Tile – SAMPLE $3.83 |
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50 Slate Blue Glass Gems Mosaic Tiles, Tile $3.86 |
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12″ Limestone – Travertine – Slate Tile PER SQUARE FOOT $3.95 |
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Scroll Reciprocating Blade Tile Marble Wood Slate Steel $3.98 |
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Universal Jigsaw Blade Tile Brick Marble Slate Ply Wood $3.98 |
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Bosch Jigsaw Blade Tile Brick Marble Slate Ply Mdf Wood $3.98 |
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Rod Saw Blade 6″ Tiles Marble Wood Slate Steel Padlocks $3.98 |
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Rod Saw Blade 6″ Junior Hacksaw Tile Wood Slate Padlock $3.98 |
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Autumn 4×4 Tumbled and Gauged Slate Tile $3.98 |
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5pc Masonry Drill Bit Set For Brick Concrete Stone Slate Marble Tile Plaster Etc $3.99 |
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Mannington Serengeti Slate 18″ IvoryTusk Porcelain Tile $3.99 |
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Universal Scroll Jigsaw Blade Tile Marble Slate Steel W $3.99 |
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8oz + Venetian Glass Mosaic Tiles 3/4″ Light slate BLUE $3.99 |
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8oz + Venetian Glass Mosaic Tiles 3/4″ slate BLUE $3.99 |
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4 inch Reciprocating Blade Tile Marble Wood Slate Steel $3.99 |
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Bosch Scroll Jigsaw Blade Tiles Marble Wood Slate Steel $3.99 |
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MOSAIC – SLATE GRANITE FLOOR WALL TILES – AUTUMN 2×2 $4.00 |
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18mm Marble Hole Saw Tile Slate Drill Bit Silver Tone $4.04 |
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Sunset Slate 12×12 Porcelain Tile – SAMPLE $4.04 |
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Storm Slate 12×12 Porcelain Tile – SAMPLE $4.04 |
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18mm Marble Hole Saw Tile Slate Drill Bit Silver Tone $4.05 |
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California Gold 4×4 Tumbled and Gauged Slate Tile $4.09 |
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Purple Fantasy 4×4 Tumbled and Guaged Slate Tile $4.09 |
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18mm Marble Hole Saw Tile Slate Drill Bit Silver Tone $4.11 |
