Burlington slate is a natural stone quarried in the United Kingdom, prized for its consistent medium‑grey colour and smooth, fine‑grained texture. The stone presents a subtle, uniform surface with occasional faint veining that adds depth without compromising its sleek appearance. It is well suited for both interior and exterior applications such as flooring, wall cladding, roofing and landscape features, and performs best in honed or polished finishes that highlight its natural elegance. Marmi di Carrara supplies Burlington in robust blocks and ready‑to‑install slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, offering cut‑to‑size service and real‑time photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained slate with a uniform grey tone.
Burlington is a Slate quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBSL00373. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every slate, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: natural cleft, honed, brushed, calibrated. Typical applications: roofing, floors, wall cladding, pool surrounds, kitchen tops.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Burlington Slate: complete guide
Overview
Burlington Slate is a blue-grey English slate, compact and with low absorption. It is chosen for roofing, floors and cladding that combine durability with an understated, refined look.
History and origin
It comes from Cumbria, in north-west England, a region with a long tradition of slate quarrying. This material has been used for centuries for roofs, floors and cladding, in Britain and abroad. Today it is also chosen for contemporary interiors, kitchens and public spaces. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is grey with bluish nuances, with a very fine grain and uniform appearance. Slight variations in tone and thin lines may appear, especially on natural riven surfaces. A honed finish gives a velvety, modern effect; natural riven retains an irregular, non-slip surface.
Uses
It is suitable for roofing, indoor and outdoor floors, stairs, façade cladding, window sills, kitchen worktops and bathrooms. As with all slates, the surface can scratch more than a granite, but marks soften as it develops a patina with use.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and neutral detergents; treatment with specific slate products revives the colour and protects against stains. Avoid waxes, which make the surface slippery.
- Classification
- slate (metamorphic rock)
- Density
- approx. 2,750-2,850 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3-4
- Water absorption
- very low
- Main use
- indoor and outdoor
- Acid resistance
- good; frost-resistant
FAQ
Is Burlington suitable for outdoor use?
Slate: well suited to roofing, cladding and paving. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Burlington per m²?
Indicative price from €110/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Burlington shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
