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What is Slate

Slate, though not as hard as marble, exudes a warmth and inviting ambiance that polished stones may lack.

Slatestone is frequently favored for both indoor and outdoor applications, including flooring, wall cladding, bathroom tiles, paving, fireplace surrounds, door surrounds, building facades, stairs, and more. Renowned for its high quality, strength, and resilience, slatestone is a popular choice.

Slatestone typically features a smooth granular surface, formed in shallow marine environments characterized by clear, warm waters. In these conditions, organisms capable of extracting calcium carbonate from ocean water contribute to the formation of slatestone.

Slatestone contains at least 50% calcium carbonate in the form of calcite, primarily sourced from the remnants of ancient marine life. Fossils of sea creatures and shells are commonly found in slatestone, adding visual intrigue and dimension to its surface.

Over millions of years, the pressure and heat induce a chemical process called lithification, transforming sediment containing fossilized marine organisms into slatestone. While naturally occurring slatestone is typically white, it can also be tinted by various minerals. Additionally, slatestone invariably contains trace amounts of other materials, such as quartz, feldspar, clay minerals, pyrite, or siderite.

The allure of slatestone lies in its aesthetic versatility, low maintenance requirements, and potential health benefits, making it an ideal choice for flooring in your home. Offering a blend of rustic charm and understated elegance, slatestone flooring can enhance the ambiance of any space.

Due to its porous nature and variable hardness, applying a sealant is essential to safeguard slatestone against stains and to maintain its fresh appearance over time.

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After sealing, regular upkeep of slatestone provides enhanced protection and facilitates easy cleaning with a broom or a mild soap and water solution when needed. This ensures that when you return home from the beach with sandy towels, feet, or bags, you can effortlessly sweep away the sand.

Some Tips

When selecting a company to seal and maintain your slatestone, opt for one with extensive experience, specialized equipment, and expertise in slatestone care.

Keeping your sealed slatestone clean is essential; promptly wipe up spills and perform periodic cleaning.

Professional cleaning will not only remove surface dirt but also draw out dirt deep embedded within the pores of slatestone.

Contact a professional stone floor maintenance company equipped with the necessary expertise and equipment to ensure your valuable slatestone surfaces look exactly as you desire.

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Tile Cleaners and StoneMaster are part of the network of certified Accredited Applicators. They possess comprehensive training in the precise application of slate care products, ensuring a complete service. This includes meticulous cleaning of the slate surface, expert product application, and ongoing aftercare support.

  • Tile Cleaners Australia is Australia's stands as the premier tile care provider in Australia, offering services such as tile and grout cleaning, tile sealing, tile stripping and sealing, tile regrouting, grout color sealing, and minor tile repairs.
  • StoneMaster adopts a diagnostic approach to each unique situation, conducting a comprehensive analysis and selecting the best restoration method followed by appropriate maintenance procedures to ensure exceptional results.

Ensuring your slatestone is thoroughly cleaned before sealing is important as you may seal in old stains or dust and debris embedded in the stone, resulting in the sealer needing to be stripped and resealed.

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Applying a sealer that is not suitable or of sufficient quality will result in slatestone surfaces you aren't completely satisfied with.


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