SLATE
At Coulon Stone Ltd, we source and curate an unparalleled selection of natural slate stones and composite quartz materials. Each stone tells its unique story, crafted by nature itself. Explore our wide range of options, carefully handpicked to ensure unmatched quality and durability, while being mindful of the environment.
Get the Best Slate Worktops for Your Home
At Coulon Stone, we combine durability and natural beauty to produce our slate worktops, designing them as excellent options for kitchens and bathrooms. Slate surfaces are distinguished by their unique textures and earthy hues, thereby giving them a touch of rustic grace, which elevates any space or decor. Slate performs excellently against heat and staining, making it ideal for frequent use, now rendered functional as well as stylish.
Slate Worktops: Robust and Elegant
Slate is a durable, easy-care, natural stone that can be found in a variety of colours. With professional installation, the options are endless when it comes to design, fit and style.
Making the Right Choice for Your Worktops
Navigating through worktop options can be overwhelming, but our dedicated team is here to assist you. When considering slate, think about your lifestyle, colour preferences, and how you plan to use your worktop. Whether you prefer a bold statement piece or a subtle background, we help you find the perfect balance to suit your home.
Why Choose Coulon Stone?
With over three decades of experience in the industry and an unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Coulon Stone can truly create a beautiful environment that merges functionality and style in your choice of worktops. You can visit the site yourself and view what composite quartz has over granite or marble as natural stones, letting us transform your home into a luxurious retreat.
Below is just a small selection of the slate available, please visit our showroom for a larger selection.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for at our showroom we recommend you visit one of our suppliers, for example The Marble and Granite Centre, where you can pick out your stone and we’ll have it delivered to our factory to be fabricated.
Key Features
- A natural stone
- Primarily formed with the coming together of clay and volcanic ash
- Can be honed or riven
- Slate varies significantly in durability – Italian Slate is softer, not appropriate for a worktop, however the Brazilian is a bit tougher. We can also source Berwyn Slate from Wales which is really strong and great for worktops
- Thicknesses: 20mm or 30mm
People might choose slate because:
- It’s a very traditional worktop surface, which depending on the finish can look rustic farmhouse or modern industrial
- High quality slate works really well as flooring for both interiors and exteriors, Hertfordshire.
Durability (out of 5)
- Durability Rating: 3-4
- Can I put a hot pan on it? Yes
- Will it stain if I chop beetroot on it? No, however oily foods will
- Will it leave visible scratches if I chop on it? Some yes, particularly if polished
- Can it be made water tight? Yes
- Is it susceptible to watermarks? Yes if not sealed correctly