Stone for all surfaces
Slate is the Robert Redford of the stone world: Its rugged good looks and versatility allow it to play a wide range of roles; its mood can be rustic and casual or sleek and contemporary. This metamorphic rock works equally well for floors, hearths and fireplaces, backsplashes, counters, and patios.Slate's many virtues make it a popular choice. It has a less formal look than marble or granite. It's extremely durable, slip resistant, stain resistant (a penetrating sealer makes it more so), and fireproof. It also retains and radiates heat (for use in passive solar homes).
The true elegance of slate is in its colors, from solid hues like black, red, green, gray, and purple to mottled and mixed tones that resemble earthy abstract watercolors. A well-stocked showroom will offer more than 60 variants. The distinctive colors result from the presence of different minerals, such as graphite (blacks), chlorite (greens), and hematite (reds). Slate also has a characteristic patterning--a telltale trace of its formation from layers of shale.
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Granite jacuzzi
In the bathroom, granite gives a sumptuous, luxurious feel. It is often used to surround Jacuzzi tubs or framed Roman tubs. And the feeling of being immersed in water and wrapped in polished stone is second-to-none.
Marble top Tables
Restaurants and cafes are clad in marble, their tables marble-topped. Even the area's culinary specialty, Colonnata lard, is salt-cured between slabs of Carrara white marble.
Granite jacuzzi
In the bathroom, granite gives a sumptuous, luxurious feel. It is often used to surround Jacuzzi tubs or framed Roman tubs. And the feeling of being immersed in water and wrapped in polished stone is second-to-none.
Marble top Tables
Restaurants and cafes are clad in marble, their tables marble-topped. Even the area's culinary specialty, Colonnata lard, is salt-cured between slabs of Carrara white marble.