Slate vs tumbled sandstone

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Roger K
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Post: # 30587Post Roger K

I am going to lay a patio and paths and am torn between blue/black slate and a grey tumbled sandstone. The prices are similar. Will the slate be more (dangerously) slippery when wet than the sandstone. There will be a fair amount of cutting and I am not sure if losing the tumbled edge on the sandstone when cutting will ruin the appearance. Any help please
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Post: # 30598Post Tony McC

It's pure personal choice. I'm not sure which late you're considering, but there'll be little to choose between slate and sandstone in terms of slip resistance for a patio. Tumbled edges can be replicated on sawn paving by a process referred to as 'fettling', which is described on the main site.

Which do you prefer? Go with that one!
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Dress the cut edge with a chipping hammer after cutting :)
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I've just screeded that!!!!!!!
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