I am looking for a supplier of Black Natural Cleft Slate. I want to use it for a fireplace surround. I want slab not tiles.
Any ideas??
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not sure what is "natural
not sure what is "natural cleft" but I have 2 sources, old pool tables and blackboards, I get the later from a demo recycle store in town
Natural cleft is not smooth. The slate has worn or split off an rough/ uneven layers. Very nice as shingles or flooring. May not be good for tables on which you intend to place stemmed wine glasses.
Frankie