Buy Brazilian black slate tiles and raw slabs

Our range of quarried slate includes Brazilian black slate, a hugely popular choice for modern households thanks to its lightly riven surface and natural colour variation.

Each tile or slab of Brazilian black slate is completely unique. The colour of your slate however, will not change over time. The material will not degrade either thanks to slates naturally water and acid resistant capacity.

Brazilian slate is easy to clean and is therefore a hygienic choice which has made it popular for use on bathroom and kitchen floors.

We sell Brazilian slate in tile format, in a range of off the shelf sizes. If you can't find the size you need, please contact us as we can also make tile sizes to order. We also sell Brazilian slate in slabs, which can be used in a number of ways, from fireplace hearths to wall coverings and even to add statements such as window sills, shelves or steps.

Black slate tiles look equally stunning with a dark grout for an even finish, or a contrasting white grout to show off the shape of each tile. One of the benefits of Brazilian slate is its unique lightly riven surface, which helps prevent slips, making it a good choice for those living with young children or elderly relatives. Brazilian slate is also celebrated for being the hardest wearing of all world slates, which makes it a great choice for outdoor use. This kind of slate looks fetching on a patio area or terrace and when you choose black, it also retains heat in the summer.

Brazilian slate is also a popular choice for those looking to install underfloor heating as it does not retain moisture and can also be purchased in slim widths. Brazilian slate tiles are also easy to fit making them popular with DIY enthusiasts.  

Black slate slabs Chemical Sheet
Silicium	55,7%
Alluminium oxide	17,4%
Iron oxide	6,3%
Calcium oxide	1,0%
Loss at burned	6,5%
Physical Sheet
Bulk specific gravity	2750 kg/m3
Bending strength	50.7 MPa
Water absorption	0,35%
Abrasion resistance	23mm
Slip resistance	158 URSV