We often receive inquiries about our high-quality natural slate tiles. To help you find the information you need quickly, we’ve compiled this list of Frequently Asked Questions. If you don’t see your question here or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us via email or give us a call / WhatsApp at +91-9829446944. We’re happy to help!
Please also note….this page covers some of the most common questions, but for more specific inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact our sales team for personalized assistance.
Answer: Indian slate tiles are natural stone tiles made from metamorphic and homogenous roc, fine-grained, primarily found in India. Known for their unique textures and rich color variations, these tiles are commonly used for flooring, copings, window sills, hearths & walling, paving, and roofing. Our company is committed to provide the highest quality slate products with the best possible finish to our global customers.
The Slate Tiles specialize in the fabrication of premium quality slate stone products with a proud of 20+ years history in the stone business and are carrying in India. We are amongst the Premium Slate Stone Supplier in India.
Majorly we are exporters of peacock multi slate, deoli green slate, jak black slate, jak multi slate, Indian autumn slate, copper slate, silver shine slate, silver grey slate, multi pink slate, star galaxy slate from India.
Answer: Our company has been in business for more than 20 years and have delivered multiple container orders to buyers in USA, North America and across the globe.
Answer: Below are the main advantages of our service:
Quick Response: It is regulation of our company to reply any enquiry or emails in 24 hours both on working time and holiday.
One to One Service: You can know everything on your order or other information from sales girls who contact with you such as offer, order statues, new production consultation etc. All the mobile of sales person is opened for clients in 24 hours.
Custom-Made: We can cut the slate tiles size, thickness and surface finish as per buyer’s project requirement.
Care: We genuinely care about your feedback and experience with us.
Competitive Prices: The most important we deliver high quality products at competitive prices.
Samples: We provide samples of all our products and expert support to ensure you know exactly what you’re getting.
Ease of Doing Business: Our expertise in logistics and material delivery ensures a seamless process from order to arrival.
Highest Quality: Finally, we guarantee the highest quality materials for your home or commercial project.
We know that product quality is the life of an enterprise. It is our principle that we will not ship any degraded quality tile to our customers whether small or big or regular or first timers.
Answer: The signs of poor quality include brittleness and sounding dull or rattling when 2 slate tiles tapped together. When grading and selecting natural slate, if it gives a 'ring' sound when you tap 2 slate tiles, you can trust that it is high quality slate.
Answer: Natural slate and phyllite are 100% non-combustible, which means they will not burn if exposed to fire.
Answer: Indian natural slate is strong and durable, the impermeable surface of natural slate provides fantastic anti-slip qualities that’s ideal for a wide range of applications including bathrooms and shower rooms.
Answer: Indian Natural slate is one of the most heat resistant building materials available to-date.
Answer: Indian natural slate can withstand extreme temperatures, making it the most durable option for hearths, kitchens, and roofs. With an exceptional melting point of 2000 centigrade, high grade natural slate will not expand, contract, or warp.
Answer: Quality Indian natural slate is the preferred option for restoring period properties as it will not fade over time. Our Indian slate tiles will not fade or become discoloured even when exposed to the harshest environments.
Answer: The Mohs hardness scale refers to a 1-10 scale of how resistant your material will be to scratching. Diamonds are the hardest mineral and top out the scale at 10. Below is a list that gives you an idea of where the slate fall on the scale:
Soapstone = 1
Slate = 2.5-4
Marble & Limestone = 3-4
Travertine = 4-5
Granite = 6-7
Quartzite = 7+
Answer: Because all-natural slate stones have some level of porosity, applying a coat of sealant adds a layer of protection that will help repel spills from you stone. For most stones reapplying the sealant once a year provides sufficient protection. Consult your stone fabricator or refer to any warrantee information provided by the manufacturer of the sealer you’ve used for more detailed information.
Answer: Sealing your natural slate stone is a relatively easy task that you can do yourself. Following the instructions on the bottle, apply a small amount of the sealant to a cloth and spread evenly over the stone surface. Allow 10-15 mins for the solution to absorb into the stone and then wipe the surface one more time with a clean cloth to remove any excess.
Answer: Yes, Indian slate tiles are perfect for outdoor paving, such as patios, garden paths, driveways, and pool areas. Their natural texture provides a slip-resistant surface, and they can withstand various weather conditions, making them durable and low-maintenance.
Answer: Yes, Indian slate tiles are water-resistant and can be used in wet areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, and pool decks. However, proper sealing is recommended to enhance their water resistance and to prevent staining.
Answer: Absolutely! Indian slate tiles are commonly used for wall cladding, offering a natural, textured look. India slate tiles can be used in residential or commercial areas like restaurants, bars, boutiques, offices, bathrooms, showers, kitchens, living rooms landscaping, pool and spa surround.
indoors and outdoors areas like fireplaces, facades, accent walls, pool decks, backsplashes, outdoor kitchens, and much more…
Answer: The price of Indian slate tiles varies depending on factors such as quality, finish, size, and quantity. On average, slate tiles are considered affordable compared to other natural stones like marble and granite. For accurate pricing, it's best to contact us directly. We assure you best prices as we are premium slate stone supplier in India. A leading natural stone supplier in India. Serving the stone industry across the world more than 20 years.
Answer: Yes, Indian slate tiles are commonly used in commercial projects like hotels, restaurants, offices, and shopping malls due to their durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility. They are especially popular for creating stylish yet functional spaces. If you are planning for home renovation!!! new and trending slate stone tiles collection are available with us.
Answer: Normally about 2-4 colors. If you buy many colors in one container, it will make pricing high and time consuming.
Answer:
Gauged slate = When the thickness of the slate tile is maintained by machine or saw, in this case the uniform thickness is formed.
Ungauged slate = When the thickness of the slate tile is between 10 to 15 or 10 to 20 mm and in this case the slate tiles are hand-clefted.
Answer: We produce our slate tiles for floor, wall façade in various sizes, the standard sizes which our clients purchase most are:
We produce other custom sizes, thickness also, as per time to time orders from our global customers.
Answer: Yes, we produce and export only the Indian slate stones that we quarry them from the Rajasthan region, Haryana region, Andhra Region, Himachal region and process as per the required size, thickness and surface finish at our 2 main slate stone factories and export from the nearest sea ports. We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified, a modern stone & slate tiles manufacturing company in India.
Answer: Honed finish slate tiles create a soft, matte, appearance that is more suited to casual, comfortable environments than a formal, polished surface.
Answer: The different types of slate stone surface finishes:
| 1. | Natural cleft slate stone: it has a slightly uneven surface that is still usable for flooring, the back of the slate tile is also has natural cleft. The price of this finish is relatively low. |
| 2. | Calibrated (gauged) slate stone: thickness of the slate tile is maintained by machine or saw; in this case the thickness is calibrated (maintained) specifically at 10 / 12 / 13 / 15 mm etc. as per order. |
| 3. | Honed slate Stone: grinding and sanding produces a smooth, yet not glossy finish. This is best for low maintenance, high traffic applications. |
| 4. | Tumbled slate stone: tumbling slate stones in a solution of sand, water in a tumbler, gives an old world, weathered look. |
| 5. | Leather slate stone: leathered slate tiles also have the textured appearance but in a mild manner, when diamond-tipped brushes are run on top of HONED slate tile, then we get the leathered surface. This finish gives the stone a suede looks and feel. This texture is smooth and slip-resistant. |
| 6. | Brushed slate stone: brushed slate tiles have a unique natural riven surface; this surface type can be achieved by applying wire brushed through a proper machine on the natural cleft surface. By this process the slate tiles comes in aged look and it is best for modern or more traditional projects. |
| 7. | Flamed slate Stone: a flamed surface is achieved by subjecting the stone to the high temperature flame of a torch and burning most of the carbon content, leaving textured quartzites with gentle coloration. |
| 8. | Hydro slate stone: this finish is achieved by putting a high-pressure water jet on the surface of the slate stone. The biggest advantage of hydro finish, the natural color remains the same. |
| 9. | Lappato slate stone: to get this surface finish we start the abrasive brushes with 26 number then 60 then 80 then 120 then 240 then 320 and finally 500 here the leathering process is stopped, for getting lappato finish we apply 3 more special abrasive brush number 800 then 1500 then finally 3000 after this the surface becomes a combination of matt and gloss, it is less reflective and has a granular worn-out but highly elegant look. The surface is non slippery and easy to clean. |
Answer: While shipping to other countries, the product is only as good as the packaging. We take utmost care about our stone products being delivered in perfect condition. Every tile is packed to meet the safety standards and the weight norms conforming to the EU or USA.
1st Step: The slate tiles should be completely dry before packing in corrugated boxes. They are bunched together in packs of 6 pcs / box or 10 pcs / box depending upon the size and thickness.
2nd Step: A 4mm good quality foam sheet is lined in the inner side of the wooden crate, on all the six sides. And then the boxes kept inside the wooden crate.
3rd Step: Each wooden crate is tightly strapped by the green PP plastic strip or steel strip from all 6 sides. Each wooden crate is covered with polythene sheet or bag to save the crate from dust.
4th Step: Labels are put on each crate that describes the product name, size, thickness, finish, number of pcs, quantity in sqm / sqft in the particular crate number.
5th Step: While packaging from start to end, we take digital images and share this with the customer for 100% transparency in working.
Finally, each wooden crate and wood strips are stamped as per the fumigation requirements and then the container is fumigated as per ISMP – 15 standards to eliminate the risk of pests or disease from entering or leaving the country. Methyl Bromide Chemical is used for Fumigation treatment as per Government norms. It is a preferred fumigant for most quarantine authorities worldwide.
Answer: The time taken for shipping depends on the delivery destination. Basically, the inland transportation to the nearest sea port takes 2 days. Then 5-7 days’ time consumes in the customs clearance the port of loading in India, after customs clearance the container starts the sailing. The time taken for sailing is 35-40 days; this may vary depending on liner to liner. A maximum of 60 days should be considered to get the cargo at your doors.
Answer: We have found it is not practical to publish a price list as there are so many variables with bespoke stonework. We are however more than happy to provide you with a competitive price on receipt of your drawings and details.
Answer: Here we summarise some important by which you can get an idea about our quality workings and offerings.
(A) Our slate tile factory is well-managed, well-equipped and has skilled workers with rich experience...
(B) We have our own quality inspectors, who follow your order from beginning till the end of whole production process, to ensure quality standards and on-time delivery. And before packaging, our QC will do a final inspection for the quality.
(C) If you like, we always welcome you to come to our factory for inspecting the goods.
(D) If there is any defect on products, we always try to find a solution for you.
(E) We show production activity, packaging activity, despatch, container stuffing, fumigation process etc. through digital images to our customers
(F) Our packaging is also very strong enough for long distance transportation, we take the insurance with "all risks" as per your requirement.
Answer: We're a factory with trading activity as well...as you know NO FACTORY CAN PRODUCE ALL STONES UNDER ONE ROOF, as far as our slate stones are concerned…we have two owned factories located in India, one is in Rajasthan and another one is in Andhra Pradesh, at the same time, we also associate with other 8+ factories in other region of India, to provide wide range of natural stone products.
Answer: The below steps are required to make a deal…
I = first, kindly view our PDF catalogue or our website.
II = select & let us know, what product names you like in terms of colour, size, thickness and surface type.
III = As per your above request, we quote the price for you.
IV = If you like our pricing, and our mutual understanding we will send you the Proforma Invoice with all important points of the upcoming shipment.
V = After Proforma Invoice confirmation, we start the despatch formalities…
Answer: Slate, being a natural material, is found beneath the earth’s surface in 4 states in India, mainly in the state of Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. Most of the slate used commercially comes from quarries in Rajasthan.
Answer: No, we only accept CONTAINER LOADS ORDER the MOQ is 800 square meters (around 8600 square feet) i.e. one container at least.
Answer: Yes, we have long experience + we are associated with major forwarders in India, who offer us best freight charges, so we can offer you good price for freight till your sea port / warehouse.
Transportation time for different destination:
(A) USA and Canada - About 30-35 days
(B) Western European main port - About 22-27days
(C) South America - About 40-45 days
We have rich experience for exporting our goods to USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia etc.
Answer: It depends upon permissible weight limits at the port of destination. For example:
For US destinations we load = 19.9 or 21 or 24 tons or some times 27 tons
For Europe, African, Asian, Far East, Australian destinations we load = 27 tons
Answer: All the stone products sold by our company are genuine stone, produced from the natural stones and are first quality. We are able to sell at such low prices because we get our raw material direct from the nearest quarry, and our factory is very near to the stone quarries, that’s why we offer competitive prices to our customers.
Answer: Our products are highly level products, are mainly sold to USA, Canada, European country such as Germany, UK, Australia, Portugal France, Mauritius, Thailand, Vietnam, France, Italy and other countries etc., over 35 countries…
Answer: Mainly Mundra Port and also Chennai Port.
Answer: We supply 20+ slate colours for residential and commercial projects across the world…to be precise the main colours that we sell our D. Green slate, Silver grey slate, Multi Pink Slate, Green Rustic Slate, Autumn Slate, Peacock Multicolour Slate, Jak Multi Slate, Jak Black Slate, Mark Black Slate, Vijaya Gold Slate. We serve home owners, distributors, stone fabricators, contractors, architects, designers, installers, builders/real estate, developers, stone manufacturers, stone suppliers, wholesalers across the world. Our customers buy our slate tiles for floors/walls, interior/exterior, backsplash, fireplaces, wall cladding, pool areas, roofing, patios, courtyards, walkways, pathways, sidewalks, stairways and much more…
Answer: Yes, definitely we will try our level best to match your expected price, if you give us chance, we can serve you better and best way by matching YOUR TARGET PRICES.
Answer: Yes, we offer trade discount at a couple of % depending on the product & quantity, please get in touch to find out more.
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