A few facts about slate:

• PAMAS carries over 80 natural colors of slate in inventory
• Deliveries can be made to jobsites both locally and nationwide. PAMAS can make all the necessary arrangements saving you time and worry.
• Contrary to popular belief slate is possibly one of the lowest maintenance floors available on the market today. It is very easy to clean and maintain, has resistance against chipping, abrasion and cracking while offering long life at a very affordable price.
• Slate can be used indoors and outdoors and offers a natural non-slip surface. It can be used almost anywhere - residential and commercial, on walls, roofs, shower enclosures, around pools - the list goes on and on.
• Protection, durability and beauty are just a few of the features of slate. Being a good conductor of heat slate is ideal in any area.
• Sizes - Slate comes in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Common sizes include 12x 12, 12x24, l6xl6 and 24x24 but other custom sizes are also available. Slate also comes as a flagging (random) as well as roofing slate and hand-cut.
• Slate is at home in any environment from rustic to contemporary, from casual to elegant.
• Pebbles Fantastic choice for shower floor and back splash. Pebbles will also add that warm feeling to your fireplace with a seamless interlocking design.
• Polished slates are available in a wide range of colors - a finish that opens up a lot of design options.
• Mosaics and borders are also available in stock. Use these as back splashes, shower floors, wall trims, and borders
• Specifications sometimes can be confusing - let us help you write up the spec for your project to ensure the right slate is chosen and the correct installation methods are used to ensure long life and trouble free installations.
• Slate is not expensive. When you consider that your investment will last a lifetime, slate compares very favorably with most other products.
• Slate is not dull, nor limited to black or green. It is available in over 80 different rich and vibrant colors.
• Slate is not difficult to clean. Slate needs very little care; regular maintenance involves only damp mopping or vacuuming.
• Slate is not limited to floors. It can be used almost anywhere - inside or out, residential or commercial. Imagine it as a feature wall, inside the shower, around pools, in an entranceway, on a fireplace - the list goes on.
• Slate stabilizes temperature variations and is a natural insulator. Unlike ceramic tile, marble or granite, slate is a natural conductor and will absorb the heat from the sun or take on the surrounding air temperature. It is comfortable and therapeutic to walk on and is also non-slip.
• Slate is recognized for its low moisture absorption. This also means that with proper sealing it will resist stains from grease and oils.