How to Buy Slate Stone?

Slate stone is a natural stones that requires too less maintenance. You can use slate stone on floors, walls of bathroom and kitchen and also on roofs. But you must be aware on its buying. Here are the tips on how to buy slate stone:

1. Whenever you are buying the slate stone prefer to buy the hard slate stone than the soft one as hard slate stone last longer than the soft ones.
2. Buy more than required especially if you are buying slate stone tiles. As if you buy some afterwards you may get altogether different pattern. 
3. While buying also buy the slate stone color that is according to the decor. Like color of slate stone backsplash tiles should go well with the rest of kitchen decor, it flooring and wood cabinet color. 
4. Shinning appearance of slate stone is for elegance and rough is for casual appearance. 
5. Buy light color slate stone if the area where you are going to use is small otherwise you can pick the dark shade.
6.  If you want less grouting then go for the large slate tiles. But do not buy too large of too small slate stone tile.

For Further Reading

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Why to Use Slate Stone?

Slate Stone is one of the natural stones that are used in home furnishings, offices, gardens to beautify them further. Slate stone actually is the compressed mud that is metamorphosed in the form of stone and available at sea sides. Slate stone is very durable, sturdy and impressive. This really gives the classical old look.

Slate stone flooring in the kitchen along with backsplash and counter tops is in these days. So you can go for the kitchen remodeling with stale stone. If you want to have a sophisticated look then go for the matte finish otherwise you can also pick the glossy.

Now why to use slate stone when there are many other natural stones available. Read the following to get the answer.

1. Slate stone is cheaper than any other stone. Without installing cost it cost $2-$3 per square feet.
2. Slate stone is resistant to acid or stain. So if you are using it in the kitchen counter tops or at backsplash then do not worry about the stains as slate stone wont catch it. 
3. The unique pattern on slate stones in the form of waves, dots and veins are unparalleled. No two stones can have similar pattern. So wherever you are using it will be different from other. No two kitchens having slate stone will be similar in look.
4. It is also fire resistant.
5. Slate stone is very easy to maintain and just need proper cleaning from time to time.

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