Chinese Sunrise Slate Tiles for Flooring & Walls

Sunrise Floor Slate - Characteristics

This is one of our most popular products. It doesn't show the dirt, it's durable and very esy to maintain. The test results below are proof that this slate is of exceptional quality. Colours range from rustic browns, grey and some dark browns. It is natural split on both sides allowing for a choice of surface depending on the side with the preferred texture and colour.

The test results below illustrate the quality and durability of this slate; they also explain its worldwide popularity.

Slate Flooring Tiles - The Environmentally Friendly Option

A measure of the environmental credentials of a building product is the involvement by man and process up to the point where it is fixed to a building. On that basis this slate is a clear winner. This slate has a natural split surface which means it is split along natural cleavage lines and does not require expensive, energy demanding, processing machinery to saw it. However, It does mean the thickness of the material varies a bit - naturally!

Slate Tiles - Colour & Texture Enhanced with Natural Split Surface

Slate splits naturally along planes reveals pallets of vivid colour not seen in stone with processed surfaces. The topography of the surface is intricate and has character, depth and grain - as you will see in the image below. Flakes of slate that are occasionally seen are evidence that the stone is high enough quality to split naturally and that it is genuinely slate.. The flakes if present, are easily removed as explained in the FAQ section.

To Seal or Not To Seal?

The test results below indicate that this slate should not need to be sealed, afterall it's dark colour is not likely to show the usual coffee, tea or red wine stains! So there is a good argument for saving your money.

However, there are two very practical reasons for sealing. When used indoors, some people prefer the colour enhancement provided by surface sealers and on the natural split surface cleaning is much easier as well. The other reason sealants are used is to protect the slate from oil and grease stains especially around food preparation areas eg kitchens or alfresco BBQ areas. Unless these are wiped up quickly, they may leave marks on an unsealed surface. Mind you, they would be well disguised amidst the array of Sunrise colours!

Sunrise Slate Tiles

Specifications

Tiles - 300x200 & 300x300x10-15mm

For more information on floor & wall slate, go to specifications.

Stone Quality Rating - Sunrise Slate

(5 stars = best quality)

Density
Porosity (1 star = very porous)
Water Absorption (1 star - highly absorbent)
Flexural Strength (Dry)
Flexural Strength (Wet)
Slip Resistance

Indicative Test Results

Density (ASTM C97-02) - 2699 kg/m3
Water absorption (ASTM C97-02) by volume (porosity) - 1.91%
Water absorption (ASTM C97-02) by weight - 0.71%
Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (dried) - 26.5 MPa
Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (wet) - 27.9 MPa
Slip resistance (AS/NZS 4586-2004) - 53W (risk of slipping when wet = low)

For more information on floor & wall slate, go to test results.

Quotes

If you have a project in mind and would like us to arrange a quote for both supply and laying your slate floor, contact us on the number below. There is absolutely no charge for this service and you are most assuredly free of any obligation to proceed.