What can slate be used for?
Slate is such a hard, durable stone that it has traditionally been used as a roofing material. However, slate has many other advantages stain resistance and water resistance, non-skid surfacing, and affordability make it ideal for almost any application, including interior and exterior flooring, paving, stair treads, wall cladding, tabletops, countertops, bathroom vanities, showers, and more. Brazilian slate is the only kind that comes in a slab big enough to use as a kitchen counter.