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Example of a mid-sized classic slate floor family room design in Dallas

A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc (847) 827-1605 | A+ BBB Rating & Angie's List Award Company. We give FREE Estimates, always! For installations with new slate, we prefer to install only the highest quality time-tested slates. The combination of high quality slate, expert flashing design and installation, correct soldering, necessary underlayments for the conditions, and proper slate laying and fastening produces an aesthetic, long lasting roof that should have a serviceable life of 100+ years easily. Cutting corners on any one of these factors can shorten the life span of a slate roof from 100+ years to literally just a few years or less. A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc. provides high quality roofing slate material to the United States. Founded in 2003, based upon twelve years of experience in the roofing slate industry, we pride ourselves on detailed knowledge of our products and their application. We focus exclusively on roofing slate together with the needs of home owners and contractors installing it. We have well-established and long-term relationships with many of the best slate producers all over the world. When it comes to any slate roofing project, A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc. delivers unparalleled service and expertise. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We offer the following roofing services: • Roof Tear Offs • Roof Repair • Tile Roofs • Shingle Roofs • Flat Roofs • Slate Roofs • Gutters|Downspouts • Gravel Roofs • Energy Saving Roofs • Fascia Board Replacements • Torch-Ons • Roof Coatings • Plywood Installations • Hot Mopping • Solar Fans|Skylights • Balconies and Decks • Wood|Composite Shake Roofs • Attic Ventilation • Dry Rot Repairs • Spanish|Mission Tile Specialist • Inspections|Certifications • Gutter|Downspout Cleaning • Built-Up Roof Systems • Preventive Maintenance Please browse our website to find out what you need to know about our company, our services and our reputation. We’re sure you’ll agree…you can depend on A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc. to build or repair your roof to last! We want you to be completely satisfied with your new roof. That’s why we spend so much time with you before we even set foot on a ladder. We have the quality and experience you can trust. We are licensed Illinois Roofing Contractors, bonded, and insured. Call us today at (847) 827-1605 for a free estimate!

If you're looking to make a statement with the decor of your home or office, you can't go wrong with the Large Horizon Falls fountain. This indoor water fall is in the tradition of the popular Nojoqui falls series, but with a horizontal rather than vertical orientation. The result is a cascade of water streaming down a four foot wide span of beautiful Indian Rajah Slate to slip past the included polished river rocks below--a sight that will command the attention of anyone who enters the room. These water fountains are a truly unique, engaging and an elegant addition to any indoor space. Redesigned, the Large Horizon Falls fountain includes long-lasting super bright white LED lights rated for over 10,000 hours of use and an ergonomic finger slide remote control to easily dim or brighten the LED lights or turn them on and off. This water fountain glistens as water sheets over the genuine multi-color Indian Rajah Slate creating a soothing sound and beautiful focal point for any room. This fountain is engineered with Bluworld's clog-free, splash-free design and features the Water Wonders NSI™ genuine light weight Slate. Installation is super easy with the lightweight nature of the NSI™ slate panels. Simply hang on the wall per the instructions. This water fountain can be customized with your logo. Etched and hand-painted logos start at only $395.00. Contact our sales department for more information at 1-888-499-5433. The Large Horizon Falls fountain is the perfect size to hang on just about any wall, and it will instantly raise the level of class in any living room, foyer, office or lobby. These indoor water falls come with a choice of four finishes: Standard colors; Copper Vein and Black Onyx and premium finishes; Copper Patina,or Brushed Stainless Steel. Water Wonders NSI™ Light Weight Slate™- Water fountains made with our NSI™ Light Weight Slate use our patent pending technology which sheers a layer of genuine Indian Raja Slate and fuses it to composite material with the same chipped edge technique as slab slate. They are indistinguishable from a thick slab of slate. All the beauty is retained and the weight is reduced by over 90% making it easier to hang a wall fountain. Once it's installed, your only concerns are setting the flow rate and turning on the accent light with your handy remote. Please note that these units are handmade and measurements may vary slightly. Texture and color of aged rustic copper, metals and slate may also vary slightly with each fountain.

If you're looking to make a statement with the decor of your home or office, you can't go wrong with the Large Horizon Falls fountain. This indoor water fall is in the tradition of the popular Nojoqui falls series, but with a horizontal rather than vertical orientation. The result is a cascade of water streaming down a four foot wide span of beautiful Indian Rajah Slate to slip past the included polished river rocks below--a sight that will command the attention of anyone who enters the room. These water fountains are a truly unique, engaging and an elegant addition to any indoor space. Redesigned, the Large Horizon Falls fountain includes long-lasting super bright white LED lights rated for over 10,000 hours of use and an ergonomic finger slide remote control to easily dim or brighten the LED lights or turn them on and off. This water fountain glistens as water sheets over the genuine multi-color Indian Rajah Slate creating a soothing sound and beautiful focal point for any room. This fountain is engineered with Bluworld's clog-free, splash-free design and features the Water Wonders NSI™ genuine light weight Slate. Installation is super easy with the lightweight nature of the NSI™ slate panels. Simply hang on the wall per the instructions. This water fountain can be customized with your logo. Etched and hand-painted logos start at only $395.00. Contact our sales department for more information at 1-888-499-5433. The Large Horizon Falls fountain is the perfect size to hang on just about any wall, and it will instantly raise the level of class in any living room, foyer, office or lobby. These indoor water falls come with a choice of four finishes: Standard colors; Copper Vein and Black Onyx and premium finishes; Copper Patina,or Brushed Stainless Steel. Water Wonders NSI™ Light Weight Slate™- Water fountains made with our NSI™ Light Weight Slate use our patent pending technology which sheers a layer of genuine Indian Raja Slate and fuses it to composite material with the same chipped edge technique as slab slate. They are indistinguishable from a thick slab of slate. All the beauty is retained and the weight is reduced by over 90% making it easier to hang a wall fountain. Once it's installed, your only concerns are setting the flow rate and turning on the accent light with your handy remote. Please note that these units are handmade and measurements may vary slightly. Texture and color of aged rustic copper, metals and slate may also vary slightly with each fountain.

If you're looking to make a statement with the decor of your home or office, you can't go wrong with the Large Horizon Falls fountain. This indoor water fall is in the tradition of the popular Nojoqui falls series, but with a horizontal rather than vertical orientation. The result is a cascade of water streaming down a four foot wide span of beautiful Indian Rajah Slate to slip past the included polished river rocks below--a sight that will command the attention of anyone who enters the room. These water fountains are a truly unique, engaging and an elegant addition to any indoor space. Redesigned, the Large Horizon Falls fountain includes long-lasting super bright white LED lights rated for over 10,000 hours of use and an ergonomic finger slide remote control to easily dim or brighten the LED lights or turn them on and off. This water fountain glistens as water sheets over the genuine multi-color Indian Rajah Slate creating a soothing sound and beautiful focal point for any room. This fountain is engineered with Bluworld's clog-free, splash-free design and features the Water Wonders NSI™ genuine light weight Slate. Installation is super easy with the lightweight nature of the NSI™ slate panels. Simply hang on the wall per the instructions. This water fountain can be customized with your logo. Etched and hand-painted logos start at only $395.00. Contact our sales department for more information at 1-888-499-5433. The Large Horizon Falls fountain is the perfect size to hang on just about any wall, and it will instantly raise the level of class in any living room, foyer, office or lobby. These indoor water falls come with a choice of four finishes: Standard colors; Copper Vein and Black Onyx and premium finishes; Copper Patina,or Brushed Stainless Steel. Water Wonders NSI™ Light Weight Slate™- Water fountains made with our NSI™ Light Weight Slate use our patent pending technology which sheers a layer of genuine Indian Raja Slate and fuses it to composite material with the same chipped edge technique as slab slate. They are indistinguishable from a thick slab of slate. All the beauty is retained and the weight is reduced by over 90% making it easier to hang a wall fountain. Once it's installed, your only concerns are setting the flow rate and turning on the accent light with your handy remote. Please note that these units are handmade and measurements may vary slightly. Texture and color of aged rustic copper, metals and slate may also vary slightly with each fountain.

A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc (847) 827-1605 | A+ BBB Rating & Angie's List Award Company. We give FREE Estimates, always! For installations with new slate, we prefer to install only the highest quality time-tested slates. The combination of high quality slate, expert flashing design and installation, correct soldering, necessary underlayments for the conditions, and proper slate laying and fastening produces an aesthetic, long lasting roof that should have a serviceable life of 100+ years easily. Cutting corners on any one of these factors can shorten the life span of a slate roof from 100+ years to literally just a few years or less. A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc. provides high quality roofing slate material to the United States. Founded in 2003, based upon twelve years of experience in the roofing slate industry, we pride ourselves on detailed knowledge of our products and their application. We focus exclusively on roofing slate together with the needs of home owners and contractors installing it. We have well-established and long-term relationships with many of the best slate producers all over the world. When it comes to any slate roofing project, A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc. delivers unparalleled service and expertise. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We offer the following roofing services: • Roof Tear Offs • Roof Repair • Tile Roofs • Shingle Roofs • Flat Roofs • Slate Roofs • Gutters|Downspouts • Gravel Roofs • Energy Saving Roofs • Fascia Board Replacements • Torch-Ons • Roof Coatings • Plywood Installations • Hot Mopping • Solar Fans|Skylights • Balconies and Decks • Wood|Composite Shake Roofs • Attic Ventilation • Dry Rot Repairs • Spanish|Mission Tile Specialist • Inspections|Certifications • Gutter|Downspout Cleaning • Built-Up Roof Systems • Preventive Maintenance Please browse our website to find out what you need to know about our company, our services and our reputation. We’re sure you’ll agree…you can depend on A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc. to build or repair your roof to last! We want you to be completely satisfied with your new roof. That’s why we spend so much time with you before we even set foot on a ladder. We have the quality and experience you can trust. We are licensed Illinois Roofing Contractors, bonded, and insured. Call us today at (847) 827-1605 for a free estimate!

The pictures below are of Chinese Slate floor in the Kitchen of a property in the small village of Clifton just south of Penrith. We often get asked what the difference is between Rough and Semi Riven Slate, and this floor was a mixture of both. If you look closely at the pictures and check out the darker parts of the floor you will see these smoother Semi Riven Slate, whereas the light copper-coloured parts of the floor were of the rougher textured variety. It’s not that unusual for stone to be mixed in this fashion as it can be supplied from different quarries in order to achieve a particular look. The blend of different slates makes little difference when it comes to cleaning as the process is essentially the same. I would advise though if you intend to clean the floor using a mop then you should opt for Semi Riven Slate as Rough Slate can shred your mops and make it harder to maintain. We tend to use industrial floor buffing machines which work well on both surfaces so are less effected. There was a bit of wax on this floor so to remove this Tile Doctor Wax Away was applied. The product was left to stand for fifteen minutes before being scrubbed into the stone, rinsed and then the soil extracted with a wet vacuum. We then finished the cleaning with an Acid Rinse which involves scrubbing the Slate with Tile Doctor Grout Clean-up. This not only works well at cleaning up the stone and grout but also neutralises the alkaline pH left over from using Wax Away. I am very wary of the pH level of the floor as it could have an impact on the new sealer, giving the floor an acid rinse before sealing also ensures a better bond with the sealer. Naturally, you can’t leave a strong product like Grout Clean-up on the Stone for long as it could etch the surface so once done the floor was thoroughly rinsed with water and extracted again with a wet vacuum. A mop and bucket and lots of sponges won’t do the job on a large area like this. Once we finished the clean, we left it to dry off overnight and came back the next day to apply the sealer. We were originally going to apply a satin finish sealer, but the client had a big dog with sharp claws which could of scratched and marked the sealer so decided against it. I advised the client to use an Impregnating sealer called Tile Doctor Colour Grow, which lifts the natural colours in the stone, but is not a topical shiny sealer as the seal soaks into the Slate and leaves a a nice matt finish instead. Only two coats of sealer were needed, and the floor looked like new again. My client was very happy with the difference in the appearance of the stone and how much cleaner the grout was, so much so they the following feedback for us, which is always appreciated. “Totally impressed with the team they couldn’t have been more professional and even left me with some cleaner. My horrible 12 year old slate tiles look fabulous” As usual we left a free bottle of Tile Doctor Neutral Tile Cleaner for aftercare, it’s very important not to undo all that hard work by using a product which will damage the seal, using a pH neutral cleaner will keep the seal looking sharp and fresh for years to come. Heidi Taylor North Cumbria Tile Doctor

A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc (847) 827-1605 | A+ BBB Rating & Angie's List Award Company. We give FREE Estimates, always! For installations with new slate, we prefer to install only the highest quality time-tested slates. The combination of high quality slate, expert flashing design and installation, correct soldering, necessary underlayments for the conditions, and proper slate laying and fastening produces an aesthetic, long lasting roof that should have a serviceable life of 100+ years easily. Cutting corners on any one of these factors can shorten the life span of a slate roof from 100+ years to literally just a few years or less. A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc. provides high quality roofing slate material to the United States. Founded in 2003, based upon twelve years of experience in the roofing slate industry, we pride ourselves on detailed knowledge of our products and their application. We focus exclusively on roofing slate together with the needs of home owners and contractors installing it. We have well-established and long-term relationships with many of the best slate producers all over the world. When it comes to any slate roofing project, A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc. delivers unparalleled service and expertise. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We offer the following roofing services: • Roof Tear Offs • Roof Repair • Tile Roofs • Shingle Roofs • Flat Roofs • Slate Roofs • Gutters|Downspouts • Gravel Roofs • Energy Saving Roofs • Fascia Board Replacements • Torch-Ons • Roof Coatings • Plywood Installations • Hot Mopping • Solar Fans|Skylights • Balconies and Decks • Wood|Composite Shake Roofs • Attic Ventilation • Dry Rot Repairs • Spanish|Mission Tile Specialist • Inspections|Certifications • Gutter|Downspout Cleaning • Built-Up Roof Systems • Preventive Maintenance Please browse our website to find out what you need to know about our company, our services and our reputation. We’re sure you’ll agree…you can depend on A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc. to build or repair your roof to last! We want you to be completely satisfied with your new roof. That’s why we spend so much time with you before we even set foot on a ladder. We have the quality and experience you can trust. We are licensed Illinois Roofing Contractors, bonded, and insured. Call us today at (847) 827-1605 for a free estimate!

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Sunroom - mid-sized rustic slate floor sunroom idea in Seattle with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

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Large trendy master white tile and subway tile slate floor and gray floor bathroom photo in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and gray walls

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Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, mirror backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Cygnus granite on island tops and Coffee Brown granite on the perimeter countertops with slate backsplash tile, granite composite Blanco sink, and brushed nickel faucet.