Split Face Slate Tiles Outdoor

 When you decide to select a material for your outdoor spaces, you want something that offers both long durability and timeless aesthetic look. A wonderful solution in this case can be split face slate tiles—a beautiful tile made from natural slate. More than just a paving stone, this material has its own character, combining artful texture with vesatile performance in the outdoor spaces.

What are split face slate tiles?

Wales Quarry Black Slate splitface 15x30cm

Split face slate tiles bring to attention the natural geological process. It begins as solid, metamorphic rock—natural slate—quarried directly from the earth. This rock is then skillfully "cleaved" or split along its natural foliation lines. This process doesn't create a smooth, polished surface. Instead, it reveals a richly textured, three-dimensional face that is unique to every single tile.

  The structure of the split face tile

To make installation process easier and more consistent, multiple smaller pieces of split slate are mounted onto a flexible mesh backing, creating a standard-sized tile or panel. This smart solution maintains the raw, irregular beauty of the stone while offering builders a manageable unit to work with, ensuring a secure and uniform application on walls and floors.

 What are the colours specific for split face slate tiles?

For split face tiles nature acts as a main designer, their beauty is layered in inconsistency, every single tile brings a new identity and colour.

• Charcoals and Slate Greys: The classic, sophisticated colors that bring misty mountain vibes and style.Wales Quarry Black Slate splitface 15x30cm

• Rustic Browns and Terracottas: Warm, cozy hues that bring a sens of comfort, and a welcoming appeal.

• Hints of Plum and Burgundy: Bold flashes of deep colour that insert complexity and depth with a fine finish.

Wales Quarry Multicolour Slate splitface 15x30cm

• Muted Greens and Blues: Subtle features of the stone's ancient mineral origins.

 Their natural variation or unique faces mean your outdoor feature will be truly one-of-a-kind. The textured surface looks differently in the daylight, the shadows create an interesting appearance, a dynamic, living canvas that changes with the sun's movement. The final look is a complex, tactile aesthetic that delivers both rustic and refined surface—a perfect blend of raw power and delicate artistry.

Wales Quarry Olive Green Slate splitface 15x30cm

 What are the practical advantages of split face slate tiles?

Wales Quarry Chalk White Slate splitface 15x30cm

  Great Durability:

Slate is very dense and hard-wearing stone. It is tough with scratches, chipping, and cracking, perfect for  heavy foot traffic, outdoor furniture, and changing weather conditions with great resilience.

  Slip Resistance:

 It has a natural texture, with excellent slip resistance, a crucial safety feature for pool decks, patios, and walkways that normally get wet. It is also highly efficient with frost and moisture, preventing damage from freeze-thaw cycles.

  Low Maintenance:

Being a natural material it requires sealing. Split face slate is exceptionally easy to maintain. With just a simple rinse with a garden hose or a light scrub it is all it needs to keep it looking fresh.

  A Lifecycle comaptible with generations:

This  material will literally last a long time. With proper installation and minimal care, a split face slate tile can last for decades, with no visible changes, and developing a special features over time.

 Where can split fce slate tiles be used outside?

 Feature Walls:

 Add some bold accents on the wall that becomes the focal point of your patio or garden.

Wales Quarry Olive Green Slate splitface 15x30cm  Wales Quarry Olive Green Slate splitface 15x30cm

   Pool Coping and Decking: The perfect non-slip with intricate appearance, a surface for poolside luxury and decoration.

    Patio and Pathway Flooring: Add some ornamental vibes to your garden paths and patio floors with textured works of art.

   Outdoor Kitchen and Fireplace Cladding: Decorate your grill or fireplace area with a surface that can cope with the heat and looks stunning.

Wales Quarry Red Slate splitface 15x30cm

How to accessories split face slate tiles?

Add some plants to the rugged surface of the tiles.

Wales Quarry Olive Green Slate splitface 15x30cm

Introduce wood accents like decking or pergola for a warm and organic feel.

 Metallic Touches:

Weather-resistant metals like black wrought iron, corten steel, or brushed brass in light fixtures, furniture frames, will create a stylish contrast.

 Strategic Lighting:

Incorporate the  low-voltage LED spotlights or well lights to accentuate the textured surface of the slate at night. In this way you can emphasise 3D quality and transforming your outdoor space into a  magical place after dark.

 Final thoughts

Selecting the split face slate tiles for your outdoor project is a long lasting design decision—it's an investment in a material that is both practical and stylish - a perfect combination of natural artistry, rugged durability, and hassle free maintainance. Split face slate are a definition for classic and natural style which suits traditional and modern properties.

 Have a look through our collection today and embark on your next outdoor project with us! Split face slate tiles