Please Note: We use natural slate for our designs because we love the tactile texture, imperfections and unique pattern on each piece of slate. You might spot mottling, fine grey thread lines, and may contain pyrite/fools gold, colour blemishes and fissures and cracks and chips or corners that are not perfect but we hope you’ll agree that they add a touch of character to our slate designs. Slate is a natural product so colour may vary slightly as may the size and natural marking - this is normal.
Rough-cut slate may have loose edge fragments that detach during shipping, this is normal and does not mean the item is faulty!
During ordering, it is possible to choose natural or gloss finish, gloss finish helps add a little protection from moisture, but also darkens the slate which makes the engraving stand out a little more - depending on how absorbent the slate is, the gloss coat may still appear satin, but the main function is the increased contrast, this satin finish is not a fault
Cleaning/Warning: Slate is a natural products, like leather it absorbs liquids and oils and this can change the appearance/darken the slate.. we recommend you dont use furniture polish on slate as this will darken the slate. If you use furniture polish or spill oils etc on the slate you can remove it with isopropyl alcohol or methylated spirits This is a natural effect with slate which no one can control.
