Elterwater is a distinguished grey slate originating from the United Kingdom. This natural stone features a refined, fine-grained surface with a consistent grey hue that offers a timeless aesthetic for both interior and exterior applications. Its durability makes it ideal for flooring, wall cladding, and roofing, while its subtle texture adds depth to modern and traditional designs. Common finishes include honed and split surfaces to enhance its natural character. Marmi di Carrara supplies Elterwater in blocks, standard slabs of 2 or 3 cm, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact shade and pattern of this unique British slate.
Petrographic description
Elterwater is a grey slate typically characterized by a fine-grained texture and subtle natural variations in tone.
Elterwater is a Slate quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBSL00427. 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.
FAQ
Is Elterwater 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 Elterwater per m²?
Indicative price from €105/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 Elterwater 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.
