Top 6 Popular Slate tiles for Roofing Modern Homes

For ages, slate stones have been used to create beautiful slopes and thatching on the roofs. Using Indian slate stone tiles for roofing is more popular in the western countries than in the country of its origin. The most vibrant shades from Indian slate stone family used for roofing are invariably mottled and spotted varieties.

Here are top 6 roofing slate stones that you should know about.

1 Sea Green:
Also called the Grey Green, this roofing stone variety is one of the oldest known building materials in the world. It is manufactured in abundance and has a wide-scale commercial base ranging from Far East to Las Vegas. It has buff brown appeal when quarried from the mines. Slight weathering renders it the trademark sea green appearance. There are over 100 known quarries producing the Sea Green slate stone, but only Indian quarries are considered as the most authenticate ones. You might find this variety being sold as Semi-weathered Grey slate stone.

2 Dappling Purple
Also called as the spotty purple slate stone, it is a traditional grey variety. It is considered to be one of the most commercially viable Indian slate stone tiles by virtue of its colour consistency, hardness, smoothness and clarity. It exhibits swirls and twirling along the edges. Black marks are visible in slates from the newer deposits. It has also weathered appearance and can be smoothened as per requirement.

Dappling Purple is used for roofing buildings on the hills and plains, where the sunlight creates a magical effect. They don’t reflect much and hence look attractive.

3 Mottled Green and Purple
Unique and regale, Mottled Green and Purple slate stone has a variable colour appearance. It has green spots and markings over purple base. It is also smoothened before being sold in the market.  The buffing is done to clear the stone off its markings. They have a waxy smoothness which makes them slightly costlier than other slates.

Cheaper alternatives are sold as Light Mottle Green Purple slates and Reverse Mottle slates.

4 Unfading Grey
It is a unique medium-texture Indian slate stone tile with black markings. It shows a lot of buff and brown etchings. Light gray slate stones don’t require any kind of buffing or weathering. Unfading grey is one of the most affordable and yet a durable package in the entire natural stone collection offered by the Indian suppliers.

5 Strata Grey
Known as the Zebra slate, this Indian natural stone variety has black stripes running diagonally across the surface. It is commercially sold as Mottled Black Grey. Heavily textured to match the roofing ideas, the Strata Grey has brown weathering with thickness ranging from 0.25 inches to 2 inches. Price varies depending on the gradient of the stripes.

6 Peach red
It is the brightest slate stone variety in the family of roofing materials. Dense and hard, the physical properties of this stone remain invincible to date. It is a dry stone with slightly brittle nature. Owing to the brittle nature, it requires additional machining.

It is easily the costliest Indian slate stone tile used for roofing.

5 Granite Tile Bathroom Themes Recommended For 2016

Modern day bathroom designers use different combination of natural stone materials. Granite stone tiles is a versatile and yet the most affordable stone when compared to marble, quartzite, wood, limestone, onyx and many other. The major reasons why Indian granite wholesalers are offering the stone to bathroom designers are:
•    Superior hardness
•    Rich assortment of colours
•    Prolonged life, extended using sealants and polish
•    Compatibility with other stones

For the year 2016, granite tile wholesalers have come up with 5 eloquent bathroom designs. Let’s check them out.

1.    Dallas Bathroom Traditional

In vogue for well over 100 years, Dallas uses brown and golden granite tiles along with glossy Green slate stone. Remodelled to suit modern taste, Dallas bathrooms are now more spacious and accessible. It includes wide shower panels, side mount bath tub with metallic faucets, standing sink, and LED Lighting. Natural light adds elegance the overall appearance if glass separations are used.

Tip:
Avoid overhead lamps. Instead use 15 Watt wall lamps and floor LED lamps.

2.    French Countryside

A brilliant play of wooden and granite texturing, the French Countryside bathroom design is a charming blend of traditional and contemporary artwork. Perfect for a small sized bathroom, the elements of differentiation include use of mirrors and glass on the walls. The Jacuzzi and seated bathroom seats go well if you have boxed toilet seats. Use of wood can be limited to ceilings and cabinets. Mirrors can be framed using stainless steel for a richer appeal. Avoid too much of silver. Restrict them to door knobs and LED brackets. Use white and tan brown granite tiles from wholesalers.

3.    The Oriental Master

Green is the colour of the season. Embrace the green using a blend of granite, limestone, slates and quartzite. Granite tile suppliers recommend the use of black stones and layered slate work. Green slate stone and marble look brilliant if used in cascading theme. If you are planning to install a waterfall shower, this theme will prove the perfect custom design for any season. Avoid wood work if you are going with Oriental. If you still feel like going with some wood texture, use bamboo and teak.

4.    Red Cherry Luxury

If you have a spacious bathroom, Red Cherry is the most flamboyant and yet a sophisticated design you will ever come across. Red quartzite sinks and bath tub coordinated well with the black granite look regale. You can create contrasting layers using white granite along the lower floors. Some designers can go a step ahead and use golden cement sealants along the granite tiles.

Red quartzite can be replaced by slates if your budget does not allow extravagant designs.

5.    Cave Blocks

Black is cool and will always be! For 2016, black granite tiles will rule the design catalogue. Black tubs with stylish faucets and long twirling pipes. Woods can be replaced with quartzite countertops. Cabinets can be made using stainless steel frames with black glass. LEDs inclined at angles will ensure that there is uniform lighting all over the space.