winchester black slate

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specifications

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Winchester Black Slate is frequently used for interior applications. Because of its excellent properties and performance, deep black color and smooth texture, architects repeatedly specify this natural slate for interior slate flooring, stair treads, fireplace surrounds, slate wall cladding and countertops. Winchester Black Slate is available in natural cleft and honed finishes.

stone type

slate

color

Deep, uniform black. Natural markings occur.

properties

Relatively even cleft, exceptionally strong and hard, durable, dense, low absorption rate. Slip-, stain-, and heat-resistant. No detrimental effects on the environment.

suitability

interior

maintenance

Depending on the application, an impregnating sealer may be required. Contact us for information regarding the use of sealers, impregnators, oiling, cleaning, etc.

samples

upon request

ASTM results

upon request

finishes

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Natural Cleft

Honed

Natural Cleft - a textured, natural finish, both visually and to the touch. Achieved by splitting the stone along its cleave with a hammer and chisel.

Honed - an extremely smooth, eggshell finish. Achieved with the use of fine diamonds.