remodeling your kitchen is probably one of the most
common revamping project that we do at our homes. People spend too much on
the kitchen remodeling as you have to pick the refrigerator, stove, oven,
do the flooring, backsplash, countertops and many more. All must be in sync
with each other for the desired result. So while remodeling kitchen explore
every thing from color, price to material and electronic to reach at the
conclusion.
Although you have so much of choice yet remodeling your kitchen with slate
stone will bring in the bright colors and unique textures that cannot be
seen with any other type of remodeling material. Earlier it was just the
flooring of the kitchen that is done with slate stone. But now counter tops
are also made up of slate stone as this natural stone is very sturdy and
durable. Even the slate stone tiles are used on the walls of the kitchen
while remodeling.
Slate stone is made by metamorphism of clay on ancient sea beds. Basically
it is the compacted mud that is available in red, turquoise blues, gray and
deep solid black. You can either polish or get the matte texture on this
natural slate stone.
remodeling BackSplash of Your Kitchen with Slate Stone
While
remodeling your kitchen with slate stone you can also consider to place it
in Backsplash where it looks so elegant if correctly used. The kitchen
backsplash is the area of the kitchen wall between countertop and kitchen
wall cabinets. It is area behind basin, cooking range and the rest of the
wall so it must be done with the material that is stain as well as water
resistant. Placing stale stone there is a perfect choice as this natural
stone is water and stain resistance. Slate stones come in earthy colors,
making it a first choice to bring bring different elements together. You can
get black, grey, red, greenish blue colors in this. Either the entire stone
is of same color or you can get the stripes, dots and waves of one color
over the other.
Slate Stone Kitchen Flooring
Slate stone probably is one of the
first choices for the flooring in the kitchen as these are non slippery and
totally stain resistance. The unique patterns of veins, dots and waves look
so good and unique. No two kitchens using slate stone can look similar as
the pattern is so varied and unique. So consider the slate
stone flooring for your kitchen while
remodeling.
There are many types and
varieties of this natural
stone that can be used in remodeling a kitchen. These are:
Autumn Rustic
Copper Natural
Copper Polished
Chocolate
Deoli Green Natural
Deoli Green Polished
Golden Natural
Indian Autumn
M Green Rustic
Multi Color
N Green
Ocean Green Natural
Ocean Green Polished
Peacock
Silver Grey Polished
Silver Shine Natural
Cost of Slate Stones Countertops in Kitchen
This natural stone can
cost you some where between $50 to $100 per square foot. Without
installation charges it is somewhere between $2-$3 per square feet. But the
cost of the slate stone depends upon the quality and color you are picking.
Like black slate stone is expensive than the red slate stone. Cost also
depends upon other factors like:
Size of the tile (8×8 inches, 12×12 inches, 16×16
inches or rectangular shape)
Thickness of the slab or tile
Slate stone pattern
Number of tiles required or the area
Why to Pick Slate Stone in remodeling the Kitchen?
remodeling your kitchen with slate stone will give you the kitchen
that is resistant to acids , alcohol or other cleaning product. If you
have a slate stone counter top or floor then the acid will neither cause
the itching nor ruin the surface.
Slate stone from USA, UK and Canada are harder than others. The place
of its origin decides the hardness of the slate stone.
Kitchen slate countertops
made from slate stones are resistant to heat. So burning and charing is
not the concern to worry.
Too less maintenance is required for the slate stone.
The countertops and floors in the kitchen made from slate stone are
also non slippery and long lasting. It does not absorb water and other
liquids.
These are also stain resistance as slate stone does not absorb water.
The scratches are easily removed by applying mineral oil on the
surface.
Slate stone is safe to the environment and health.
Installing Slate Stone in Kitchen
For installing the slate stone
in your kitchen it is better to call the professionals as they can only use
right technique of installing it. Slate stone like any other natural stone
needs care in handling as too high pressure can chip it or it can have
cracks on the surface.
To install stale stone you need to prepare the surface first and keep the
distance between the two tiles similar and straight. Only professional hands
can do this correctly. Also they will know the type of adhesives and
sealants to be used for more finished look in the kitchen. Also cutting of
tiles needs professional person.
How to Buy Slate Stones for Kitchen?
Buy more number of boxes than required.
Check the color and pattern of slate stone you are buying. It must go
with the rest of the kitchen decor and color.
Try to use same color of stale stone in kitchen. Like if you are
using it on the floor and backsplash then better effect will be with the
same color rather than different colors.
You can experiment the color and pattern scheme if you are using
stale stone just at one place.
Shiny appearance of the slate stone can be acquired by rubbing oil
and it makes the kitchen very stylish and contemporary where as matte
look will keep your kitchen casual.
If cleaning is the problem then go for the polished tiles.
Pick lighter shades for more openness.
Video on How to Install Slate Stone in the Backsplash of Your Kitchen