Pros and Cons of Slate Flooring

Mr. and Mrs. Williams have purchased a bungalow a few days back. It is their first home after marriage and they want everything to be just about perfect, yes, of course! They have appointed a reputed interior designer to look after the interiors like the wall color, furniture, appliances etc. However, having heard of too many floor options have confused them to the core. They are having a discussion on slate flooring installation as they have heard of it from many a mouth but ain't able to make a fair decision. Obviously, they ain't aware of the slate flooring pros and cons. They are in a fix. What next?

Well, I have a simple solution to their query - the pros and cons of slate flooring. I don't know about Mr. and Mrs. Williams, however, if you are stuck up in a similar kind of situation, then the following write up is for you. Keep reading to know the details of slate flooring pros and cons.

Pros

Considering it is one of the best and a popular flooring option, there are several pros associated with its use. First of all, slate is made of natural rock composed of quartz, chlorite, mica and calcite. This means that it is not man-made and thus the flooring looks extremely aesthetic and authentic. Slate tiles are available in number of shapes and of varied thicknesses which accounts for different floor designs and patterns and is less possible for other flooring options. Along with the size, slate is available in some amazing colors of brown, gray, sea green, purple and dark green that would additionally help enhancing the look of your house.

Apart from the overall appearance, slate is highly durable and strong which can tolerate a lot of abuse in terms of human trafficking. What more, it is resistant to stains as well, precisely cleaning the slate flooring is not a difficult task. You can safely use it in your bathroom floors, for backsplash, driveways, pool walls, wall floors, and fireplace walls since it is equally resistant to water as well which is unlike other flooring that swell up when in contact with water. To top, there is no way that the slate tiles are going to lose their spark, luster, color and shine over the period of time and usage. The bottom line; slate tile flooring gets a thumbs up!

Cons

Having talked about the pros, it is time to note down some cons as well. Not many to worry as such, however you ought to know them before going for the installation. First of all, slate tile installation is pretty expensive unless of course, you are planning to DIY. Another thing to remember is that the tiles are too cold to tolerate however, this could be manageable if you lay a carpet on the top. Now depending on the polishing levels, the slate flooring would be slippery. Too much polishing would result in a very slippery floor and then you would have to take appropriate care. The last drawback is perhaps unavoidable. The slate rocks are not sound absorbing as such and hence tend to make a lot more noise than other flooring options.

These were the slate flooring pros and cons I found for you. Nonetheless, the pros compensate to a larger extent for the slate flooring cons and now I hope, it would be easier for you to make the final decision on the floor installation. Good luck!