Slate for hearth

[jeff_t]

Been trying to find pricing on this stuff, but not having any luck. Is this a good deal? Forty-four might be just about perfect for what I need, plus she says she has 10-15 more she can sell me. I'm looking for something a little bit better quality than what I can get at the box stores. I've been to The Tile Shop, but wow $$$$$$.

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/mat/2577388992.html

Brazilian Slate 12x12
12x12 Slate Tiles
Made in Brazil
Color: Brazilian Multicolor Rusty
Made by Cleftstone
Our builder ordered too much!

I have 44 tiles

Location: Ann Arbor. . ..near UofM stadium
$175
Cash only!

 

[My Oslo heats my home]

Been trying to find pricing on this stuff, but not having any luck. Is this a good deal? Forty-four might be just about perfect for what I need, plus she says she has 10-15 more she can sell me. I'm looking for something a little bit better quality than what I can get at the box stores. I've been to The Tile Shop, but wow $$$$$$.

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/mat/2577388992.html

Brazilian Slate 12x12
12x12 Slate Tiles
Made in Brazil
Color: Brazilian Multicolor Rusty
Made by Cleftstone
Our builder ordered too much!

I have 44 tiles

Location: Ann Arbor. . ..near UofM stadium
$175
Cash only!

They must be a high quality slate! Around here at either a box store or a tile store you can probably get 12x12 slate for $1-$2.50 a square. Not sure what your looking for but to me that seems kind of high.

 

[fishingpol]

I used Vermont Slate as well as others here. Here is a link to one site. It is very nice quality and beautiful clefting. No flaking whatsoever. Color is limited though.



http://www.vermontslatedepot.com/

 

[jeff_t]

I've looked at the stuff at Lowes and Menards. It looks like it's gonna flake apart. It's like $1.75-2/ sq ft. Just looking for a little better quality, but good stuff at Tile Shop is $6-7.

 

[begreen]

You are correct about flaking. Definitely avoid the cheaper stuff. If she had a job done with this tile, can you take a look at it installed? If the quality is good the price is not bad.

 

[jeff_t]

She said it came from here http://www.virginiatile.com/loc_mi_farmTour3.php . I would guess it's a good quality material.

Not quite ready for it yet, but close enough to look for tile :coolsmile: