Looking for a slate worktop for your home or business? Ardosia have been making slate worktops since 1984 for customers across the UK. Slate worktops are perfect for both commercial and residential kitchens as well as open plan living spaces, they are durable, require very little maintenance and look stunning, a completely natural material that is a perfect choice for a worktop.

Why choose a slate worktop?

Slate is a great material for worktops and there has been a significant increase in demand for slate worktops for higher end properties and from the leisure industry. 

Slate is perfect for a kitchen worktop as it does not stain and is easy to maintain.

This is a natural material and readily available with little environmental impact.

Slate is very durable and hard wearing, much tougher than other worktop options, with great longevity.

Each slate surface has a  different natural pattern so your worktop will be unique.

Due to its low porosity, Slate does not harbour bacteria making it ideal for food preparation areas.
 

How much does a slate worktop cost?

Slate is very cost effective in comparison with more expensive granite. Slate worktops are priced individually, there are varying factors that determine the price, these are:

The amount of slate slabs required. 

The thickness of the slate, 25mm or 40mm are available.

The finished edge profile chosen. 

Any cut outs for taps, sinks, hobs etc.

More information see our Slate Worktops page. For a worktop quote please contact us with a rough plan including dimensions and necessary cut outs.
 

Is slate suitable for food preparation areas?

Slate is a great material for these surfaces. Ardosia Slate sells worktops for a variety of uses from outdoor BBQ areas to commercial serveries, kitchens and bars. Reasons slate is suitable for food preparation areas are:

Slate can take high levels of heat due to its low heat transmission.

Slate does not stain from natural food sources.

Slate is easy to keep clean and maintain.

Slate has non-porous properties, this inhibit bacteria.

How do you clean slate countertops?

Slate is really easy to clean and maintain, standard household cleaners such as disinfectant sprays are fine. As this is a non-porous material, it does not absorb liquids.

Liquids are generally removed through wiping with soapy water.

For foods that have dried onto the slate and are harder to remove, a soak and light scrub with a nylon pad is generally sufficient.

On the rare occasion that you do get a stain there are various specialist cleaning solutions that can be used. If this is required please contact us for further advice. 

The appearance of a slate worktop can be enhanced with a thin layer of slate oil, this is quick and easy to apply.
 

Is slate safe to eat off?

Slate is generally safe to eat off. The properties of slate mean that the it does not absorb liquids, so it is easy to clean and maintain. You may have noticed that many contemporary restaurants serve food on slate.

Slate is safe to eat off if the slate has been cleaned in the same manner as you would any other plate, although we do not recommend putting slate in a dishwasher. The finish of slate is always enhanced through the application of slate oil.

If you have any more questions, please ask and we will be happy to help.

If you are looking for more information about the worktops that we supply, why not visit our slate worktops for the home page where you will find details and images relating to slate worktops that we have supplied. 

If you are a commercial customer and are looking for a worktop in your premises, have a look at our custom made worktops page and see some of the locations where we have installed our products. For a general view, have a look at our worktops photo gallery and you can see a huge range of installations that we have completed.