Today slate tile flooring is becoming ever more popular for providing a beautiful finishing touch to any refurbished room in the house especially the bathroom, kitchen and basement or even in an area outdoors.

 

This is because this beautiful natural stone is not only waterproof, making it the ideal choice for areas where moisture or water may be present, but it is also very durable. Because of its durability it does not require much in the way of maintenance and due to the dark color of the stone it can hide dirt very well.

 

So is slate tile flooring really the right choice for your home? Below we will take a look at some of the things you will need to consider if you are thinking of having slate flooring installed in your home.

 

1.When considering slate tile flooring it is important that you consider the location where you are looking to have it installed. If you are placing it in an area where there is going to be a lot of foot traffic or if it is going to be outside then you need to choose accordingly.

 

2.It is also important to remember that slate flooring is by nature not as uniformly colored like certain ceramic tiles or hardwood and laminate flooring will be. However these variations in color can actually be used to your advantage when installing the flooring as it will provide you with a possible pattern for the room in question.

 

3.Before you actually install the slate tile flooring lay it out in a dry run and this will provide you with a chance to test color patterns as well as any thickness variations that may occur between each slate tile. Also you can check out the overall spacing of your slate tile flooring to ensure that it fits into the floor space that you are covering.

 

By keeping these points in mind when considering slate tile flooring for your home, you should be able to find something that really adds to the design of the room where you want to install it. Not only is it strong and durable and able to resist water, it is also easy to care for because any accidental spills just need to be wiped up using either a cloth or mop.

 

On the other hand, be aware that there are some downsides to having slate tile flooring in your home. The main one is that it feels cold to walk on if you are barefoot. Also, if it has become highly polished it can be very slippery. This type of tile flooring is also not really the sort of thing you should install in an apartment as it does not absorb sound very well.