Monday, November 26, 2012

Black Slate Tiles - The Beauty Of Black


Whether it is a residential complex or commercial building, black slate tiles are the best. These slabs as the name suggest are black in color but this black color is shiny and it looks very beautiful. This slate flooring is simply perfect for stairs, entrance way and garden path. You can also use these slabs to decorate your fireplace, porch, terrace and balcony. If you are thinking that how can a black flooring can enhance the look and feel of your home then you visit malls and other public places to see how architects and interior designers have decorated these buildings with black slabs.

Granite is a popular stone but it is very expensive and for this reason average homeowners avoid using granite. Black slate tiles resemble granite in many ways. These slabs, if installed correctly, look like granite. The good thing about these slabs is that they are as hard wearing as granite. Also they have excellent water resistance power and they can also bear scratches from bulky objects like refrigerator, furniture and piano. These features make slate slabs just perfect for use on worktops, countertops, and kitchen floor and backsplash wall. This flooring can be used as a substitute for expensive granite slabs.

If you can use your creativity then you can produce amazing checkerboard design with black slate tiles and white marble pieces. If you want to decorate an all black floor and wall then you can do so by using glittering white grout. Set the black flooring on the surface and grout it with glittering white grout. It will look like you have made white border for black slabs. You can also use yellow or red grout but white grout lines will be perfect for black floor or wall. Make sure that you use high quality grout and it is set properly in the space left between the slabs.

The beauty of black slate tiles is that they are convenient to install and easy to maintain. These slabs are maintenance free as they remain unaffected from dirt, dust and even the caustic and acidic liquids. You can use them on your bathroom floor and shower wall without any apprehension. Since these slabs are anti-skid, you will find no problem in walking over them with wet feet. Bathroom floor should be sealed for added protection from water and these slabs are no exception for this rule. If home renovation is in your mind then consider remodeling your dwelling with this black flooring.

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