Tiles
Delabole Slate floor and wall tiles offer a harmonious blend of exceptional durability and natural elegance. Sourced from the renowned Delabole Slate Quarry in Cornwall, each tile showcases unique blue-grey hues and distinctive markings, ensuring a bespoke aesthetic for any interior or exterior space. Ideal for both residential and commercial applications, these tiles provide a durable and sophisticated solution that stands the test of time.
Handcrafted by skilled artisans, Delabole Slate tiles reflect a rich heritage dating back centuries. Available in various finishes—including Frame Sawn, Sanded, Fine Rubbed, and Riven. The inherent durability of Delabole Slate makes it suitable for high-traffic areas such as kitchens, hallways, and public spaces, offering a practical yet elegant flooring and wall cladding option.
Features and benefits
- Authentic Natural Material: Quarried from the historic Delabole Slate Quarry, offering genuine quality and provenance.
- Unique Aesthetic: Distinctive blue-grey color with natural variations, ensuring each tile floor is one-of-a-kind.
- Versatile Finishes: Choose from Frame Sawn, Sanded, Fine Rubbed, or Riven to match your design vision.
- Exceptional Durability: Resistant to wear, heat, and moisture, making it ideal for both residential and commercial applications.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to clean and maintain, retaining its beauty over time.
- Sustainable Choice: Sourced responsibly, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Customizable Options: Available in various sizes and thicknesses to suit specific project requirements.
Technical and safety
- Material Composition: High-quality natural slate with exceptional durability.
- Finishes Available:
- Frame Sawn: Light blue-grey with natural saw marks for a traditional look.
- Sanded: Hand-finished for a mellow blue-grey appearance.
- Fine Rubbed (Honed): Smooth, dark blue-grey matte surface.
- Riven: Hand-split for a textured surface with natural variations.
- Size Options:
- Sawn Tiles: Thickness of 10mm, available in sizes up to 30” x 20”.
- Riven Tiles: Thickness varies according to size, available up to 16” x 16”.
- Packed Paving: Consists of four tile sizes that, when mixed together, form an interlocking or coursed pattern.
- Installation: Can be laid on a dry mix sand and cement screed or using thickbed stone adhesive, suitable for underfloor heating systems.
- Maintenance: Cleaning with soapy water; optional treatments like Lithofin Stainstop or Slate Oil can enhance appearance and ease of cleaning.
- Safety: Non-combustible and resistant to atmospheric pollution, frost, and temperature changes, ensuring a safe and stable flooring and wall cladding solution.
Sample: fine-rubbed
Sample: frame-sawn
Sample: riven
Gallery
Fine-rubbed
Fine-rubbed
Riven
Fine-rubbed
Frame-sawn