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Is the bluestone slippery? Would it be good for decking around a pool

12 years ago
Edina Residence · More Info

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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    The slipperyness really depends on the finish ordered on the stone. Check with your supplier on what they recommend.
  • 11 years ago

    Is bluestone more durable than slate for outdoor applications?

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    We install dimensional bluestone (such as the photo above) on a regular basis and I'd certainly recommend it for the area around a pool. Bluestone is more durable than slate, and slate is significantly more slippery. The picture above is natural cleft bluestone. You can also get a thermal finish which is when a flame is put to the stone and gives it a consistent non-skid texture.

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