Glossary of Terms

Slate

A naturally laminated rock that is often used in regular and irregular shapes embedded in cement or mortar to create a hard-surface, patterned floor.

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Slate Flooring ...A dense fine-grained metamorphic rock, Slate was formed when ancient seabeds, filled with sediments of clay and shale, were pushed upwards by collisions between the continents. It is an extremely durable tile whose beautiful color variations indicate the presence of minerals such as iron oxide. All slate exhibits clear clefting along parallel planes which gives it a unique, streaming texture - a p...
Flagstone ...ne is a natural rock that is sold in irregular shapes and various thicknesses and colors. The rock is mined in all parts of the world. It is generally fine-grained sandstone, bluestone, quartzite, or slate, but thin slabs of other stones may be used. Real flagstone is the result of sand that has been compressed over thousands of years. It has a rough, porous texture that feels like sandpaper, and ...