Slate is a fine grained metamorphic stone formed from clay mud; composed of sediments of decomposed stone and organic matter that has been hardened by heat and pressure. Since the geological process varies greatly, slates range quite a bit in hardness and porosity.

With very low water absorption (approximately 0.04%), rich color and good weather resistance, Slate is widely used for floor tiles, wall tiles, walkways, roofing... In this article, Vinastone introduced some applications of slate for flooring.

The actual care and maintenance of slate flooring is not a complicated subject. In fact, the main reason slate flooring gets dirty or ruined can be traced to simple neglect.

Caring of Slate floor is simple. However, like any other kind of natural stone, this work needs regular implementation.

Dust-mopping: Of all the procedures used to maintain slate flooring, dust mopping is probably the most important. Dust, dirt and grit are what cause most surfaces to scratch and mar. If we could somehow eliminate them, this would cease to be a problem. Several studies have indicated that floors, which are dust-mopped often, stay cleaner and shinier longer. Dust mop your floor daily. If traffic is heavy, or the floor is located in a commercial building, do it several times a day.

When dust mopping, be sure to run the dust mop in one direction only. Do not move it back and forth. Think of it as pushing the dirt in only one direction. When you have accumulated enough dirt and debris, pick it up with a dustpan and brush and take the dust mop outside to shake any remaining dust. When storing the dust mop, be sure to keep its head off the ground. Do not get the dust mop wet; if the floor is wet, be sure to dry it before dust mopping.

Damp or wet mopping: All slate flooring needs to be cleaned. How often you will need to damp or wet mop will depend on the amount of traffic and the finish (honed, coated, textured). The following frequencies are recommended:

- Residential: Once a week
- Light commercial: Twice a week
- Heavy commercial: Daily

These are only recommendations; you will need to adjust the frequencies to suit your own conditions.

Besides, in order not to affect the surface of the slate tiles, users should wipe the floor with clean water or neutral light daily cleaning products or dedicated products for natural stone as Neugel and A lgafloor .