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Slate Counter-top Conundrum

10 years ago

We're scratching our head over our new slate counter-tops.

After what we thought was extensive research, we ordered native Vermont slate counter-tops. They arrived this week looking beautiful but they scratch when you just push an empty plate across them. The scratches are pretty deep, you can feel them with your finger nail.

Anyone have an insight into this? We were told slate was a hard stone. Thanks for any help.

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live_wire_oak
10 years ago
That's normal. I have a 40 year old slate entry way, and it's covered in a fine patina of nicks, dings, and gouges. I wouldn't ever call it a hard stone. Hard compared to wood, yes. It's about like soapstone. Some cuts are harder, some softer. Not anywhere as hard as granite.
kevdp4
10 years ago
Slate is a soft stone. Some varieties are softer than others.
You can sand scratches with wet/dry sandpaper.
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