which type of slate on kitchen floor

[pantonechip]

Hi everyone,

I need to purchase calibrated slate tiles for a 7m2 rectangular-shaped kitchen floor (which I would like to combine with underfloor heating).

After reading this forum, I'm wondering what in your opinions would be the best type of slate?

I initially liked the look of multi-colored riven, but most of what I've found is sold as uncalibrated. I found a few places that sell cleft and honed but wonder...

Do these type stain/need resealing more than riven? Is honed more slippery than cleft or riven when wet?

And finally, what thickness would you recommend with underfloor heating?

Much thanks in advance!

 

[DHTiling]

Hello and welcome...you want to be looking at ti les no thinner than 10mm if you can...uncalibrated is common with some slates...

Honed will be more slippy when wet than riven but unpolished is better...

Slate can be sealed with an impregnator or a topical sealer, it just depends upon the type of finish you want....from natural finish to a slight sheen or even a gloss wet look...