Simple Interior Concepts: 16 Reasons Why Slate Kitchen Countertops are Increasingly Popular

Slate is one of the finest traditional natural stone materials used as kitchen worktops for hundreds of years. It is attractive, has a surprisingly modern look, is durable, and is non-porous. Today, slate worktops are popular for kitchen and bathroom top surfaces. Below are the reasons why.

Why Slate Countertops Are Popular

They have a distinctly handsome appearance, with an elegant and classic look.
They come naturally in blue-black, grey, and muted black hues and blend beautifully with any decor style: traditional, contemporary, or ultra-modern. (You can also find a variety of red, brown, deep purple, blue, and dark green shades).
Slate is non-porous. This quality makes it impermeable to oils, food stains, and bright-colored juices.
As countertops, its longevity is unsurpassed. Slate material is estimated to have a lifespan of close to a century.
It is an excellent antibacterial kitchen worktop material and does not encourage bacterial growth.
Slate is a much better alternative to marble kitchen counters because it does not absorb stains and does not dull with age.
Slate cannot be shined or polished to a glazed finish like marble or granite. Its beauty lies rather in its unique natural rustic look.
The stone is hardy and will not chip or get scratched easily (if you use soft slate instead of hard slate, scratches may occur. They can be rubbed out easily with a smooth, hard-surfaced implement).
It is a dream choice for high-end designs. Slate is used extensively by architects, interior designers and many homeowners who desire luxury kitchen designs.
As a kitchen countertop, slate is very easy to maintain. It only requires cleaning like you will for other natural stone worktops.
There is no need to use special cleaners. A mild soap and a damp cloth will suffice.
It stands up very well to heat, so you can place your hot pans on its surface without worrying about marring your countertop.
In comparison to granite and marble, despite its good qualities, slate countertops are much less expensive.
If you do not like the bold, busy, and streaky patterns of granite and marble, slate, with its stellar looks, is a great alternative.
It has a more uniform appearance than its close relatives - granite, marble, and quartz.
Slate is now an on-trend kitchen material with its rising popularity.

With a kitchen worktop made from slate, your kitchen design will be a conversation topic when people walk into your home.

Blue-black shades of slate tiles will transform any kitchen into a
sophisticated food preparation cum family hub zone.

Tips:

Avoid the cheap, cut-throat price slate materials that dominate the market. They stain easily and will fade with time, and they delaminate often.
The best quality slate is natural slate smoothed with diamond-edged machines (using fine diamonds to abrade).
If you want a wet glazed look typical of granite (slate has a soft matte sheen), rub its surface with lemon (cut in half), or buff with coconut oil.
The natural slate is slightly brittle and has sharp edges, so before you install it as a worktop, have it rounded off (with a powered hand grinder) to avoid cuts or injuries.

16 Reasons Why Slate Kitchen Countertops are Increasingly Popular

Why Slate Countertops Are Popular

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