Slate Flooring

If slate flooring is good enough for Fred Flintstone then it's good enough for me. Slate is a natural product so it never really changes or goes out of style. Slate has natural color variations and is a soft porous stone making it attractive in appearance and easy to cut. Slate floors also retain heat instead of reflecting it, so they keep warmth in your room. The texture of the slate also makes it slip resistant, even when wet, making it safe for kitchens, bathrooms and stair ways. If slate flooring is sealed properly it shouldn't chip, burn, stain or fade. All it really needs for maintenance is sweeping and mopping. Slate tiles are available in various designs and colors for about $2 to $3 per square foot online.