What is slate cladding?
Slate is a rock with a plate-like structure and basically no recrystallization. It is a metamorphic rock. The original rock is argillaceous, silty or neutral tuff, which can be peeled into thin slices along the direction of the plate. The color of slate varies with the impurities it contains.
Advantages as a decoration material
Over the years, natural stone has proven to be one of the most popular flooring materials. They have some potential properties that make them ideal for bathroom flooring. As a natural stone, slate’s inherent properties make it an ideal bathroom flooring material.
1. Aesthetic Value
The popularity of slate in the home, both indoors and out, is largely due to the aesthetic value of slate. Its unique surface offers a rich variety of designs and colors, all of which are natural. It varies from brick to brick, which makes the bathroom unique. However, different colors and designs do not result in incongruous patterns. In fact, this only adds to the beauty of slate tiles, because they give people a different feel that no other floor tile can achieve, even natural stone tiles.
2. Durable
Another major advantage of saying that slate tile is an ideal material for bathrooms is that it is very wear-resistant. This is why many people recommend installing slate floors in high-traffic areas.
3. Non-slip
If the correct stone surface is chosen, slate tiles retain their natural anti-slip properties. Otherwise it is dangerous when wet. Nonetheless, the anti-slip properties of slate tiles are mainly due to their uneven surface.
The main purpose
Slate are used for exterior floors, interior floors and exterior walls. Slate floors are usually laid outdoors in hallways, basements, and kitchens. Indoor slate floors are durable, versatile and aesthetically pleasing.
