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 |
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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 |