Natural stone is a product of nature. No two tiles are exactly alike. Emser Tile recommends that a customer not purchase a tile based on the photo on this website. A customer should request a sample of the tile from their sales representative prior to making a final decision. Furthermore, Emser Tile requires that a customer inspects the purchased material prior to installation to check color, veining, thickness, sizing, and finish. Please ask for information on pre-sealing, sealing, and ongoing maintenance.

Uses • Interior and exterior flooring • Walls • Roofing materials • Other special applications CALIBRATED/GAUGED GROUND BACK Earth - SL578CAL 12"x12", 16"x16" Multi Rajah - SL506CAL 12"x12", 16"x16" Autumn Lilac - SL574CAL 12"x12", 16"x16" Midnight Black - SL512CAL 12"x12", 16"x16" Rustic Gold (California Gold) - SL592CAL 12"x12", 16"x16" Aragon Gold - SL593CAL 12"x12", 16"x16" Multi Forest - SL586CAL 12"x12", 16"x16" Desert Raja - SL595CAL 12"x12", 16"x16" Golden Sand - SL590CAL 12"x12", 16"x16" Brazilian Black - SL 575CAL 12"x12", 16"x16" Brazilian Multicolor - SL509CAL 12"x12", 16"x16" CALIBRATED HONED/GAUGED GROUND BACK Copper - SL530 12"x12", 16"x16" Golden Green - SL507 12"x12", 16"x16" Silver Gray - SL510 12"x12", 16"x16" FLAGSTONE PATTERN ON MESH Multi Rajah - SL578 2.7 sq ft per mesh Golden Sand - SL590 2.7 sq ft per mesh Earth - SL506 2.7 sq ft per mesh SLATE TUMBLED Slate Border #14 Listello 4"x12" Slate Border #14 Listello Corner 4"x4" Slate Border #23 Listello 4"x12" Slate Border #23 Listello Corner 4"x4" MELANGE Emilia Floor Stone Listello (Ardesia) 2"x12" Emilia Floor Stone Listello (Quartzite) 2"x12" Types • Natural Cleft (ungauged / uncalibrated): Cutting along the natural layers creates an uneven, undulating surface. • Calibrated (gauged): Cutting each piece to a relatively uniform thickness. • Tumbled: Rounding edges and corners achieves an antique look. Special Considerations • Natural shade variations are inherent in slate. Be sure to inspect multiple samples of the stone before selection to ensure satisfaction with colors and patterns. • Shaling (material splitting from the surface) is possible. This will cease over time. Maintenance • Do clean slate with a dust mop and neutral cleaner to remove most dirt. • Do use a penetrating sealer to prevent staining. Because slate is quite porous, excessive water may cause reactions such as oxidation (rust), spalling, deterioration of dry veins, etc. “Special Impregnating” sealers are recommended to avoid these problems. Emser representatives can suggest appropriate sealers. • Do clean natural stones with “special stone cleaners”, “pH balanced cleaners” or “neutral base cleaners.” • Do not clean any natural stone with acidic cleaners, including (but not limited to) vinegar or cleaners with “lemon” or “lime” on the label. These products will abrade the polish from the stone. Sealers DO NOT protect polished surfaces from these types of cleaners.