Slate flooring is a particularly popular natural flooring product which is made from wood. This gives an interesting alternative to the normal hardwood floors which we see everywhere. Slate can give a natural look without the wooden tones. Slate flooring is completely natural and is available in a number of different colors and styles which can suit your needs.

Cleaning Slate Flooring

Slate floors are made out of rock which means they can absorb water if you spill anything unlike laminate floors. This can cause them to fade quite quickly and so you need to make sure the flooring is completely sealed before using it. You should seal the slate with waterproof resin which stops them absorbing any water and fading. It should also be much easier to maintain the appearance after sealing the slate. If you're not sure how to seal the slate then just take a look in your local hardware store, they should be able to point you in the right direction to find a product which will work wonders for your floor.

Installing Slate Flooring

You must be very careful when choosing the type of adhesive that you choose to use to install your slate flooring. The adhesive needs to be waterproof and stick very firmly to the floor. This makes sure that the tiles will not crack very easily. You can ask for advice about this from your local home hardware store. If you are installing patterned slate flooring then make sure you carefully look at the pattern to make sure it is laid correctly.

Advantages of Slate Flooring

Slate flooring is not slippery even when it's wet. It has quite a rough surface because it's completely natural. It doesn't stain as long as you seal and look after it properly. After sealing your floor won't be damaged by water which will make cleaning very easy and quick. Slate can be used in any room, even where there is a lot of moisture in the room.

Disadvantages of Slate Flooring

Slate is a natural product and so the patterns may be irregular, this can make it difficult to create the same look throughout the room. Cheap slates can crack very easily and absorb stains. The tiles must be sealed correctly in order to have a long lasting flooring. Slates will be quite noisy, carpets absorb the sound however the slate will actually create noise when you walk on it. Slate is often more expensive than other popular flooring methods, but will last for a very long time when cared for properly.