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The Most Important Thing About Slate

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Slate has been used as a building material for centuries. Look around at historic buildings in Montreal and you will probably see slate tiles on the roof. Usually, a slate roof will last the life of the building, but occasionally one or two tiles are damaged somehow and building owners were talked into replacing the...
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Why Is There Confusion About Sealing Slate?

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Sealers are used on certain types of tiles, and many recommend using a penetrating sealant with slate. Many others insist it isn't needed or desirable. A quick search on the Internet will have both opinions stated quite forcefully. Why is there such confusion about sealing slate? (more…)
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Why Isn’t All Slate Slate-colored?

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When a product description says "slate" in the color selection, you assume that color will be a grey-blue, probably on the darker side, and a little more grey than blue. But in nature, slate is variations of grey, blue, green, black, red, brown, and even purple. This is because slate is formed from shales and...
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Get To Know Natural Stone Tiles

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Natural stone is a great choice for tile flooring. It also can be perfect for certain walls, fireplace surrounds, and countertops. There is a difference in how each type of stone will perform, so it's a good idea to become familiar with the common stones used in tile form. Slate is made of micas, chlorite,...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slate

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Slate tile is one of the most durable and popular choices for high quality flooring in areas that take a lot of traffic and moisture. Its naturally slip-resistant character makes it perfect for entry spaces, kitchens, bathrooms, porches, and more. (more…)
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Places You’ll Love Slate In Your Home

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Slate has been a popular building material for centuries because it is easily split into sheets of durable, slip- and water-resistant items for the home. Roof tiles made of slate are often left in place for the life of the building. Window and door sills made of slate are attractive, practical features in many building...
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