Schist
Our Installed Price range
$50.00 to $140.00 Sq/Ft
Schist is a medium-grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet-like grains in a preferred orientation (nearby grains are roughly parallel). It is defined by having more than 50% platy and elongated minerals, often finely interleaved with quartz and feldspar.
| The Good | The Not So Good |
|---|---|
| Strong & durable | Some stones can have filler |
| Not adversely affected by heat | Heavy |
| Excellent as a thawing surface | Some varieties can stain |
| Scratch resistant | (Solution): Our Dry-Treat permanent sealer |
| Natural created beauty | Sharp corners can chip |
| Damage is repairable | Can have fissures |
| Low Maintenance |