Using Old Slate Roof Tiles

We have a local reuse recycle building material center and they have old slate roofing tiles.

Using old slate roof tiles.

See more ideas about roof tiles roof tiles. The roofing slates are unique in that they have the little pre drilled holes on the tile easily filled with grout during install and the characteristic scalloped edges. I love the idea of re purposing and working on a budget to make some changes to my home. Use slate tiles to accent a patio or flower garden.

Slate in general is a very sensible solution for wet areas. But as time has gone by our uses for slate have only widened further. I ve already exceeded that by about 10 years of so. From snooker tables to the humble kitchen cheeseboard slate is becoming popular for ever more.

Use a clock kit and a drill to create a slate tile clock. Feb 14 2018 slate cheese boards slate garden slate light plates slate art slate signs slate chalkboards. Then turn the wine box upside down and drill three large drainage holes in the base. Use small slate tiles to make coasters.

See more ideas about slate slate roof tiles slate art. There is no way i can afford to redo the roof with slate. Clay roof tiles and natural slates that are in good condition after 50 years have perfectly demonstrated their durability and will almost certainly. Sarah i have a slate roof which is as old as my house 97 years.

May 15 2020 we hate to see a beautiful roofing tile go to waste so here are some ways to re purpose roofing tiles for beautiful home furnishings and projects. Do anyone have any experience on this or thoughts. Or alternatively use a tile cutter. Hold the slate securely in a vice packing it with wood if necessary then cut out the four panels using an angle grinder wearing safety gear.

How to slate a roof http www fixmyroof co uk videos and guides pitched roof slate a roof this video shows you the basics of how to set out a roof for slat. Try some of the following. It s just way too expensive. Decorate a slate tile to make a welcome sign for outside your home.

More crafts using slate roofing tiles. I think that would be so cool as a back splash in my kitchen. Need more ideas for crafts using slate roofing tiles. These 8 x 16 pieces of slate can be repurposed from use as a roofing material to flooring.