Italian Slate: highly-resistant slabs, top quality for flooring, roofing and surfaces

Italian slate is characterised by its tough features, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Map Slate can be found in the Fontanabuona Valley of Italy, a cradle of traditional slate quarrying. Once it's quarried skilled craftsmen work it using traditional methods that demonstrate a true dedication and passion for this stunningly versatile material. The impermeable and highly-resistant qualities of slate are perfect for flooring, roofing, furniture and surfaces. They not only acquire a unique patina but will last for many years.

Italian slate can be split easily using a simple chisel and formed into slabs or layers. These are then brushed and sandblasted to give acid proof and stain resistant surfaces. The finished products look and feel delicate yet are highly durable. They are ideal for interior design as each piece of slate takes on its own unique look. The slate can be used on the exterior of buildings for roofs and facades with a traditional appearance or be used inside the home for surfaces and table tops or even sinks and shower trays.

In the kitchen, Italian slate sinks, sills and surfaces make the ideal complement to either modern decor in minimalist colours or more traditional wood furnishings while a slate floor is hard-wearing, easy to clean and beautifully combines the classic and contemporary. Bathroom shower trays, splash backs and surfaces crafted from slate make an attractive alternative to traditional tiled units and bring a stylish warmth into the room. One of the most dramatic ways slate from Italy can be used in the home or garden is as a table top. The table surfaces can be sandblasted smooth or left with unique natural imperfections. Whether combined with stark metal frames or crafted wood supports slate table tops make a stunning addition to any home.  

Company Location - Cicagna (Genoa) - Italy

 

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