Slate is a rustic material with a distinctive weathered look. Slate is composed of layers referred to as shale. Slate can have a honed or cleft finish and is ideal for building surfaces due to its natural beauty.

It is not generally recommended for kitchen countertops, but it can be applied to counters with the proper fabrication and installation. Slate is very durable as long as the proper Yarrabee sealant is used as recommended. The Yarrabee sealant will protect the stone from staining. Because of its natural beauty, Slate has become one of the most popular surfaces for flooring and cladding. Since Slate is a natural material it provides a warm natural look to any home, inside or out. Used indoors as flooring, Slate as the natural ability to stay at room temperature, which means it never gets cold like ceramic or other man made materials.