Chinese Sunrise Slate Tiles - Random Pattern Flooring & Wall Slate

Sunrise Flooring 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 of Sunrise illustrate the quality and durability of this slate; they also explain its worldwide popularity.

Slate Tiles - Eco Friendly Alternative

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 & Cladding - 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.

Chinese Sunrise Random Pattern Floor & Wall Slate

Specifications

Random - 3 sheets/m2, 12-15mm

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

Indicative Test Results - Sunrise Slate

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.