Plum Slate
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In brief. Plum Slate is a grey slate from Brazil. Petrographically it is classified as slate. 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. Indicative price: from € 85/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded.
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About Plum Slate
Plum Slate is a slate quarried in Brazil, with a grey base colour. It is supplied by Marmi di Carrara as blocks, slabs and cut-to-size elements. Typical uses are roofing, flooring, wall cladding, tabletops.
Dominant tones measured on our photo
Where to use Plum 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 Plum Slate are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| 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.
Finishes for Plum Slate
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Brushed
Worked with abrasive brushes for a slightly undulating, silky surface that follows the grain of the stone. Warm to the touch and easy to live with.
Natural cleft
The stone is split along its natural layers and left as it is: a lively, riven surface with excellent grip.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent; hard stones tolerate everyday use very well.
- Sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and on honed, leathered or flamed finishes.
- Avoid waxes and film-forming products that leave a layer on the surface.
- Outdoors, an occasional wash with a pressure cleaner at moderate pressure restores the colour.
- Hot pans, knives and frost are not a problem for most stones of this family; use trivets anyway to protect sealers.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Plum Slate photo gallery
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Similar stones
Other slate materials in grey tones to compare.
More stones from Brazil
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Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Plum Slate come from?
Plum Slate comes from Brazil.
How much does a slab of Plum Slate weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 56 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 84 kg.
Is Plum Slate suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of slate are roofing, flooring, wall cladding, tabletops. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Plum Slate?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are natural cleft, honed, brushed. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Plum Slate be used outdoors?
For the slate family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: excellent; for frost exposure: excellent. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Plum Slate?
Use water and a neutral detergent; sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Do slabs of Plum Slate all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How much does Plum Slate cost per m²?
Indicative price from € 85/m² for polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, thickness, finish and quantity: send the form with your sizes and we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.