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Explore the complete Slatestone Tiles and Pavers collection from Stone Planet to build striking feature walls, heat-resistant fireplaces, and rugged outdoor pathways that can easily withstand the intense Australian climate.
Slatestone is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that is formed over millions of years by the shifting tectonic plates under extreme heat and pressure. This formed natural layers that split into flat and durable sheets known as Foliation. The quarry workers can now split the stone along the lines to create its natural cleft finish. This finish gives Slatestone tiles their grip underfoot and their distinct look on walls and floors. Each tile also carries unique tonal variation and earthy texture that manufactured alternatives cannot replicate.
Therefore, Slatestone stands apart from porous sedimentary rocks like limestone or travertine. It does not rely on surface finishing to achieve its slip resistance. Its natural split face finish provides good grip, making it ideal for steep pathways, wet pool areas, and outdoor entertaining zones where safety is a primary concern. Also, slatestone has a low water absorption rate, making it a waterproof building material. It inhibits any organic growth, such as algae and moss, and resists freezing temperatures quite well. That is why Landscapers rely on slatestone outdoor pavers for damp, shaded areas where softer stones would quickly degrade.
Stone Planet supplies premium slatestone pavers, tiles, stackstone & loose-style wall cladding with new crazy paving formats for high traffic residential and commercial projects.
Slatestone is the first stone to be found with a Natural cleft finish. This finish delivers two benefits :
First, it creates an uneven aesthetic on the surface, full of organic tones. Second, the irregular surface provides a great anti-slip grip. These make slatestone one of the safest possible materials for outdoor wet areas, sloped pathways, and steep driveways.
Tradesmen do not pick Slatestone by accident. They choose it for specific reasons.
Crazy paving remains the most popular format for this material. Quarries supply large, irregular polygonal slabs ranging from 300 to 800mm in dimension. Landscapers piece these random shapes together on site like a giant mosaic, creating a unique flooring or walling design. This format runs away from the usual lines and perfectly suits curved garden paths or organic poolside borders in leafy suburbs like Sydney’s North Shore.
For interior spaces, we calibrate our slatestone tiles to 10 to 12mm thickness. Tilers glue these thin, lightweight units directly to a concrete slab.
It can be used for:
The split texture stays, but overall height is controlled so you can run neat transitions to adjoining finishes.
Outside is where Slatestone really proves itself. The stone is dense and absorbs very little water. It copes with temperature swings without cracking when installed correctly. The average thickness preferred is 30mm.
When outdoor surfaces get wet, you want a stone that helps you stay on your feet. Slatestone does that without needing heavy surface treatments.
Slatestone wall cladding, also known as stacked stone have a mesh-backed panel, which makes it one of the easiest natural stones for wall cladding. They are pre-assembled panels of thin slate strips glued together on a 600x150mm mesh size. Stone Planet supplies stacked stone panels and loose ashlar pieces in bulk Australia-wide.
Feature walls using Slatestone behind fireplaces, in entries, or around stair cores tie the internal and external parts of a design together. The same stone can appear outside on landscape walls and inside on a key surface, creating a clear link between the two.
Slatestone demands less maintenance than travertine or limestones but there is still a need to follow specific protocols.
Sealing: Pre-sealing before installation protects the slatestone from staining during the bedding process. Dip-sealing all faces and edges creates an invisible barrier that blocks oil and moisture from penetrating the stone. This step often gets skipped by many installers and homeowners, but fixing stains after installation is costlier than taking precautions earlier.
Regular cleaning using pH-neutral stone cleaner mixed with warm water. It is the same as all natural stones. You can contact our team to get insights on how to do deep cleaning.
Avoid high-pressure jets during cleaning. Concentrated pressure can chip the natural layers of the natural cleft surface of the slatestone. This can cause flaking on the top surface and make the stone thinner with time and wither away.
Professional installation makes the difference between an aged surface and one that fails prematurely. Proper base preparation comes first. A compacted road base provides stability for exterior paving, while interior installations require a properly levelled subfloor.
Then comes dipsealing. Pre-sealing all faces and edges before laying protects the stone from staining during the bedding process.
Post-installation sealing applies a final coat of penetrating sealer once the surface is clean and dry. This locks in protection and enhances the stone’s natural colour.
Sourcing high-density slate requires a proper quality control process. Low-grade slate tiles contain weak minerals that cause excessive flaking and structural failure.
Stone Planet is the premier slatestone wholesale supplier in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Our direct import model allows us to offer premium slatestone flooring and slate stacked stone wall cladding at highly competitive prices. Stock is selected for Australian conditions, where occasional salt, heavy sun, and mixed temperatures test materials. That selection work means you are not gambling on an unknown quarry quality.
This process is called shaling. It is a completely normal characteristic of a natural cleft slate. This shedding will naturally stop completely after a few months of normal use and sweeping
If you want to permanently darken the stone and highlight its natural veining, you can apply an enhancing sealer. These types of sealers penetrate the stone and provide a permanent wet look. However, most of the sealer brands are selling chemical-based enhancers.
Yes. Even on vertical surfaces, slate requires protection as it is a natural stone. It is non-negotiable as a supplier for Stone Planet to not recommend all their clients to get their slate wall cladding sealed before and after installation for the best results. Sealing your wall cladding will prevent airborne dirt, pollution, and hard water sprinkler stains from bonding to the highly textured surface. It also protects the stone from absorbing excessive moisture during heavy storms
Slatestone ranges from deep charcoals and greys through warm rusts, copper tones, and earthy browns.
Yes. As a natural stone material, slate is an eco-friendly stone with very little silica content. The ethically sourced stock options should be preferred among different suppliers in Australia
Natural split or natural cleft finish feels textured, but most people find it fine under bare feet around pools and outdoor showers. For indoor areas, many clients choose slightly smoother tiles where the highest points are knocked back or chipped off.
Slatestone is the most economical natural stone in the Australian market. Finding a trusted supplier like Stone Planet can help you get the best price for your slate tiles, crazy paves, or stacked stone wall cladding.
