Indian Bluestone Nominal Tile

Indian Bluestone Nominal is a slate tile offered in 2 sizes, from 16 by 24 up to 24 by 24 inches. Color runs through the full body of the stone, and the naturally cleft face gives real grip underfoot. On floors or walls it keeps a consistent face across large areas where fewer grout lines matter.

The large format minimizes grout lines and lets the surface run uninterrupted, which suits open, modern layouts.

Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic stone that splits naturally into layered sheets, giving each tile its characteristic cleft texture and deep mineral coloring from charcoal and rust to green and multicolor blends. The textured face provides natural slip resistance, which has long made slate a choice for entries, patios, and wet areas. Color runs through the full body of the stone, so wear does not expose a different tone.

Seal slate at installation; an enhancing sealer deepens its color while a natural-look sealer keeps the matte face. Re-seal roughly once a year in high-traffic or outdoor settings. Sweep regularly, since the cleft texture collects grit, and mop with pH-neutral cleaner. Some slates shed thin flakes at first; this spalling settles after initial wear. Use a polymer-modified thinset and account for thickness variation between cleft tiles when setting.