Slate Color Chart

China has become one of the major countries producing natural slate stone in recent years. Slate quarries were found in several provinces, and these quarries together produce an amazing range of colors and textures whether it is slate flooring tile, roofing tile, tumbled stone, mosaic & border, irregular shape paving, rock face stone and ledger panels.

Following is the color chart of the natural slate we supply. We can supply these slates in 3 typical finishes, they are natural cleft /riven finish, antique brushed finish, honed finish, and tumbled finish.

natural cleft / riven finish

The slate tile of the following color chart are cut to the size of 100x100mm (4" x 4").

antique brushed finish

The following antique brushed slate tile are cut to size of 100x100mm (4" x 4").

honed finish

Slate can be polished some degree to obtain a honed finish - a smooth surface to the face of slate, a very unique style than natural split finish.

The following honed slate tile are cut to size of 100x100mm (4" x 4").

tumbled finish

Tumbled finish slate offers a warm and classical look, it's widely used for paving and wall cladding purpose.

Tumbled slate stones are mostly produced in the size of 100x100mm (4"x4"), however custom size would be available upon request.

standard size

We produce the slate tile in standard size listed below or other custom sizes required:

• 100x100mm (4"x4"), 150x100mm (6"x4"), 200x100 (8"x4")
• 150x150mm (6"x6"), 300x150mm (12"x6")
• 600x300mm (24"x12"), 300x300mm (12"x12")
• 600x400mm (24"x16"), 400x400mm (16"x16")
• 900x600mm (36"x24"), 600x600mm (24"x24")

However, not all sizes are available with all above slates, because some raw slate slabs available from quarries are small and not big enough to be cut into some bigger sizes. Please inquiry us for more details.

ashlar pattern

Ashlar pattern are different sized slate stones which are cut and supplied together as a set, so the end-user can make use these to make a desired pattern. However they can be made from single size tiles as well (i.e. brick pattern).

The slate pattern can be used both indoors or outdoors. More people are using the slate pattern in kitchens or main living areas. If you have an existing concrete patio, walkway or pool deck, you can install the pattern directly over it for a rich look.

thickness & finish

• Natural cleft (riven) both sizes, varying in thickness
• Natural cleft (riven) top side with ground back bottom side gauged (calibrated) to an even thickness.
• Honed Finish top side with back bottom gauged (calibrated) to an even thickness.
• Antiqued Brushed top side with back bottom gauged (calibrated) to an even thickness.

slate edges

• Machine Cut
• Tumbled
• Guillotine (hand chiseled)

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