slate - Page 2

ukphd · #11 (**permalink**) 09-11-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by newtort

thanks UKPHD for asking about slate, weve drove round all weekend & cant get any either. There either in big bags of small peices or to big.

Thanks everyone!

I just had a quick look on ebay, searching for slate samples, and loads came up. Various sizes from 10x10cm up to 60 x 60cm at around 99p per piece (but with postage of about £4

). Still it's better than buying a massive pack! I also went on a few tile websites and they ALL offer samples, some as cheap as £1.50 with free postage. I don't know why I didn't think of the sample thing sooner. I guess I just didn't equate slate with tiles. I always think of tiles in terms of ceramic type tiles so never thought to try tile places!

Shelley66 · #12 (**permalink**) 09-11-2008, 06:43 PM

I went into a tile shop (Tiles R Us or something similar!) and they sold tiles separately for £1 each... Much easier way of getting just a couple.

LiamRatSnake · #13 (**permalink**) 09-11-2008, 10:34 PM

lol If anyone is near Windemere there's LOADS up there. Picked up lots of nice pieces for our fish tanks while on a break

:P

Vicky12 · #14 (**permalink**) 09-11-2008, 11:51 PM

I got mine in Wickes. They sell singular slate floor tiles.

wizzasmum · #15 (**permalink**) 09-11-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gtm

I don't pay for slate - I just pull it out of skips.

I just go for a drive up the road - Wales is made of the stuff

terrypin · #16 (**permalink**) 10-11-2008, 07:58 AM

hi i worked for a demolition company for years and they used to sell second hand slates for repairs, weathered slates blend into the roof better visually than new. i wonder could you access some this way.
terry