BLUE BLACK SLATE RIVEN SAWN EDGE - Sample

Elevate your outdoor space with the Blue Black Slate Riven Sawn‑Edge – Sample — a premium natural stone sample that allows you to assess tone, texture and finish in your own setting before committing to a full slab purchase.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Rich, deep palette: This blue-black slate features dark charcoal to deep petrol-blue tones, delivering a dramatic, sophisticated look that works beautifully in modern patios, terraces or walkways.

• Authentic riven texture with sawn edges: The naturally split (riven) surface gives character and grip underfoot, while the sawn, square-straight edges lend a clean, refined finish for narrow joints and a premium layout.

• Outdoor-grade durability: Although this listing is for a sample, the full-sized slabs are engineered for outdoor use — calibrated at approx. 20 mm thickness, frost-resistant, slip-safe and suitable for UK climates.

• Try before you buy: Use this sample to test how the stone behaves in your real environment — look at it under sunlight, shade, dry and wet conditions; evaluate how it pairs with your furniture, planting and existing surfaces.

• Design-versatile & modern finish: The bold but classic tones of blue-black slate work with timber decking, dark metal furniture, greenery, water features or sleek minimal spaces. The riven-sawn combination bridges natural rustic texture with contemporary edge.

• Low-maintenance: Slate typically offers good durability, low water absorption and minimal upkeep when properly installed — a smart choice for longstanding exterior performance.

Installation & Care Advice:

• View the sample outdoors in both sunshine and shade, and in wet and dry conditions to understand how tone and texture shift with lighting and moisture.

• For full-slab installation: ensure a properly prepared sub-base, use the correct bedding or adhesive for calibrated outdoor slate, maintain consistent joint widths, and ensure proper drainage and edge detailing for long-term stability.

• Maintenance: Sweep regularly, rinse occasionally with warm soapy water and use a stiff brush when needed; avoid harsh chemical cleaners or dragging heavy objects over the surface.

• When ordering full slabs: try to select from the same batch to minimise variation in colour and texture, and consider adding ~10 % extra for cuts, wastage and future repairs.

Summary:
This Blue Black Slate Riven Sawn-Edge sample offers a confident way to preview a high-quality outdoor paving solution. With its deep, stylish colour palette, mixed surface finish and outdoor-ready build, you can move forward in planning your patio or terrace with more clarity and certainty.

*Note- A small sample cannot represent full variation or batch differences.