Rustic Slate slate – polished sample photo 1
About this photo
This photograph shows a polished sample in Rustic Slate, a slate from India. The dominant tones measured on the image are grey (57%), violet (43%). Rustic Slate belongs to the slate family; typical uses are roofing, flooring, wall cladding, tabletops.
Dominant tones
Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.
About Rustic Slate
Rustic Slate is a grey slate from India. Petrographically it is classified as slate. Texture: fine. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: natural cleft, honed, brushed. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications.
Where to use Rustic Slate
| Interior floors | Excellent |
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| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | Good |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Excellent |
| Exterior paving and façades | Excellent |
| Frost exposure | Excellent |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the slate family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Rustic Slate are confirmed on your project.
Weights
| Thickness (mm) | about 28 kg/m² |
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| Thickness (mm) | about 56 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 84 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 112 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 140 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 302 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 454 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 480 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Questions and answers
What is Rustic Slate used for?
Rustic Slate is a slate from India. Typical uses are roofing, flooring, wall cladding, tabletops.
Which finishes are available for Rustic Slate?
The usual finishes for this stone family are natural cleft, honed, brushed. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Rustic Slate weigh?
About 56 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 84 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.
How do I look after Rustic Slate?
Water and a neutral detergent; sealing is recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?
Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.
