Slate has been used for roofing for a very long time and it is only in the past decade or so that a renewed interest in slate and all “green” materials have caused an upsurge in popularity for slate as a flooring option. Slate has been used for roofing simply because it can endure incredible wear without a problem and although slate can be cracked, it is usually maintenance free overall.
However, slate has an interesting tactile surface that makes it terrific for high moisture areas, and it is a natural non-slip type of tile that can be enjoyed safely.
Slate can come in a huge variety of colors and shapes and the cost will usually depend a great deal on the thickness and size of the tiles. It is highly recommended that you hire a professional flooring installation company to install slate, as the softness and nature of the material requires a skilled touch. Slate is not a job for a do-it-yourselfer. However, since the slate tiles can help keep the temperature of the rooms stable, it can lower your heating and air conditioning costs and so it makes your home temperature stable. Slate, like any natural stone, absorbs heat and cold from a room and helps keep the temperature at an even keel.
Slate requires special maintenance when it is used as flooring and does need to be tended to so it won’t flake or scratch. Your nearest flooring store will have the information and products you need to ensure that you can keep your slate floors looking like new, so be sure to ask Carpet Wagon professionals more about what this lovely stone can do for you!