Tips on Laying Slate Floor Tiles

• Slate tiles are packed tightly that might result into some broken tile pieces. You would not be able to make out this when you buy your slate floor tiles. So buy an extra box of slate floor tiles of your choice.
• Slate tiles can often be a little muddy too. So rinse them off before laying your slate floor.
• its better to cut slate with a right angle grinder or tile cutter (keep both of them handy)
• When cutting slate tiles, use a lots of water. Slate produces a large amount of dust if cut dry.
• Use stone sealer on slate- the side that will face up- at least once before you lay the flooring. This will avoid the mess when you grout the slate tile floor.
• Lay a very thick layer of thin-set because of the varying thickness of natural slate. Keep an extra day in hand or increase the time allowed to set thick layers of thin set.

Before buying slate floor tiles, know the characteristics and types of Slate Floor Tiles