Traditional Handcrafted Delabole Slate Slabs, Window Sills & Hearths, Direct from the world renowned Delabole Slate Quarry in Cornwall

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Delabole Slate Slabs, Window Sills & Hearths

EXTERNAL WINDOW SILLS FROM STOCK
All stock window sills are 25mm (1”) thick and have a “Frame Sawn” finish. Twenty four different sizes are produced and are normally held in stock. Customers are advised to telephone our Sales Office to confirm stock position.

MADE TO ORDER SLAB PRODUCTS
Frame Sawn Finish
Best for:

Internal flooring

Steps, treads & risers

External window sills

Outside flooring

Outside wall capping & all other external fitted products

Internal window sills

Fireplaces, hearths & mantles

Shelving & other internally used products

Max. Slab Size: 1800mm x 1200mm approx. Average Slab Size: 1600mm x 900mm. Note: Maximum recommended size for 15mm & 20mm thick slabs – 900 x 600mm.
Additional options: drip grooves, notches, curved cutting, bullnosing, rounded corners, fine rubbed or sanded edges.

Installation & maintenance... Slate slabs can be traditionally laid on a 2” (50mm) “dry” mix sand and cement screed. To improve adhesion paste the back with a neat slurry of cement or waterproof PVA.
Where under floor heating is to be employed or a minimal floor height is required, we recommend the use of Thickbed Stone Adhesive. This will allow 10mm to 25mm thick flooring to be laid with a rise in floor level of just 15-30mm.
For grouting we recommend 6-10mm wide joints filled with Wide Joint Flexible Stone Grout.
When laying in external or wetroom areas, always use a waterproofed grout.

Cleaning... Keep floor clean when laying and grouting by wiping with a clean damp (squeezed out) sponge. Once dry, floor can be cleaned with soapy water. Any flooring treatment can then be applied according to personal preference.

Surface Treatments... Delabole Slate is virtually impermeable to water and hence does not require any surface treatment. However, specialist treatments can be added after installation to assist cleaning or enrich the figuring and deepen the colour of the slabs as follows:

External areas...No additional treatment recommended.

Internal areas...We recommend and stock:
Lithofin Stainstop to assist cleaning and resist grease spotting from dropped food. This will slightly darken the slabs with a matt finish.
Lithofin Slate Oil to assist cleaning and deepen the colour with a slight sheen finish.
Lithofin Polish Care Cream for hearths and mantles, tables and shelves, where a shiny surface is desired. Also deepens the colour and enriches the figuring.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, A PERSONAL QUOTATION OR TO PLACE AN ORDER,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM VIA EMAIL (sales@delaboleslate.co.uk),
PHONE (01840 212242) or FAX (01840 212948)