Countertops: Slate
by Susan Winner
Kitchen & Bath Editor

COUNTERTOPS: Slate

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Custom Slate Countertop
from Sheldon Slate
 



Slate is a natural stone that features nonporous, heat-resistant qualities.




  • Any scratches can usually be removed easily with a damp sponge. Deeper scratches may be buffed out with a steel wool pad.
  • Slates mined in Vermont require no sealing.
  • Softer than granite, slate has edges that should be rounded to discourage chipping.
  • Limited color choices; available in tones of green, gray, purple, and black.
  • From $65 - $80 per square foot fabricated.
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