{"title":"Best Selling Hearths, Paving and Coping","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"brazilian-black-riven-slate-hearth-t-shape-set-20mm","title":"Brazilian Black Riven Slate Hearth T-Shape Set | 1200×380 + 900×450 | 20mm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4328406dc3c06af6\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied by Bluesky Stone, based in Milton Keynes, specialising in Brazilian slate and limestone hearths available in standard stock sizes or custom-cut for trade and residential installations across England and Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect-from-quarry Brazilian Black Natural Riven Slate (1200 x 380 x 20 mm + 900 x 450 x 20mm). Engineered with a calibrated 20mm thickness, a flat, subtle riven surface, and clean 90° machine-sawn edges. Part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-riven-slate-hearths\"\u003eour full Natural Riven Slate Hearths range\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slate-hearths\"\u003eour Slate Hearths range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set features a book-matched design—cut sequentially from a single slab—ensuring the natural grain flows seamlessly across both sections, ensuring perfect aesthetic harmony when installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect-from-Quarry Pricing:\u003c\/b\u003e Brazilian slate sourced container-direct to avoid retail markups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFree Delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Available on all full crate orders to England and Wales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e14-Day Crack Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e If your slab cracks within 14 days of delivery (provided it is installed within that same 14-day window), we'll replace it at no extra cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFree Pre-Dispatch Photo Service:\u003c\/b\u003e Every premium-grade order includes a free dispatch photo of your exact slab sent straight to you before delivery. Standard-grade slabs also include this service whenever a custom cutting or finishing service is added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Level Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e A standard credit card slides smoothly across without catching on sharp ridges on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder a Sample:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose up to 2 free samples for a flat £5 delivery fee. See the texture and quality in person before committing to a full slab. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slate-and-limestone-samples\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eOrder your sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/b\u003e The 1200 x 380 x 20mm front hearth section features expertly dressed, outward-facing edges with a subtle chamfered edge profile and matte-polished sides for a clean, contemporary look. The rear chamber section is precision machine-sawn on all four sides, ensuring a tight, flush fit against surrounding brickwork or walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview \u0026amp; Suitability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this 20mm slate hearth is designed for heavy or wood-burning stoves and fireplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeat Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e These calibrated slabs are engineered to withstand the weight and heat of a log burner. Not suitable for direct flame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 1200 x 380 x 20 mm + 900 x 450 x 20mm (+\/- 1mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBook-Matched:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — both sections have been cut from the same slab to ensure a consistent visual appearance and uniformity across both sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 48 kg per slab (1-2-person lift)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Subtle Natural Riven surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdge Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Front section dressed sides and edges \/ rear section sides all sawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Raw state Graphite grey \/ Black with natural variation in colour and tone. After sealing, expect a much deeper and darker tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplications:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for living rooms and dining rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications (Lab Results)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slate has been rigorously tested to ensure it meets the highest safety and durability standards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlip Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e PTV 62 (Dry) \/ PTV 49 (Wet) – Rated as Low Slip Risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexural Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e 19.6 MPa (48 Freeze-Thaw Cycles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e Less than 0.50% (High Frost Resistance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Riven Grading: Standard vs. Premium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer two distinct grades for this natural stone. Both share identical structural integrity and test results, but differ in visual selection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e Celebrates the raw character of natural stone with visible variations in texture, tone, and pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-selected for aesthetic harmony; manually sorted to ensure a homogeneous appearance with a consistent colour tone across the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Level Surface — The Credit Card Test:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of grade, every slab must pass our internal surface tolerance test: a standard credit card must slide smoothly across the riven surface without catching or snagging on sharp ridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBespoke Cutting \u0026amp; Fabrication Services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailored stone solutions for a perfect hearth installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur in-house fabrication team based in Milton Keynes provides professional tailoring for our entire range of Brazilian Slate and Limestone slabs. We offer three service tiers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Professional Laser-Guided Cutting:\u003c\/b\u003e We provide precise laser-guided straight-line cutting to match your dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShapes:\u003c\/b\u003e Squares, rectangles, and pentagons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eT-Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e We can supply 2pc T-Shape solutions—significantly easier to handle and reducing the risk of the stone cracking during transit and installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Deep Clean \u0026amp; Seal Service:\u003c\/b\u003e Bring out the true character and depth of your natural stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProcess:\u003c\/b\u003e Each slab is deep-cleaned and washed to remove quarry dust and reveal its natural riven character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e We apply two coats of Stovax Dressing Oil. For Brazilian Slate, this transforms the raw graphite-grey profile into a deeper, darker, and more luxurious tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. The \"Signature Bundle\" Package (Best Value):\u003c\/b\u003e Our most popular choice for a professional, high-end fireplace finish. 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Four stock sizes, two thicknesses, two grades — all from the same quarry, all held in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRectangles, done properly, this week.\u003c\/strong\u003e We cut rectangles, squares and the two-piece T-set. 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If your slab cracks after installation, we will replace it free of charge — provided the slab was installed and the crack reported within 14 days of delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe credit card test.\u003c\/b\u003e Every slab must let a standard credit card slide across the riven surface without catching on a ridge. A hearth that rocks under a stove is the fault nobody checks for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContainer-direct pricing.\u003c\/b\u003e Brazilian slate bought by the container, not through a UK middleman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFree pre-dispatch photo\u003c\/b\u003e of your actual slab on every Premium order, and on any Standard order with a cutting or finishing service added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFree collection\u003c\/b\u003e from Milton Keynes (MK8 8DD) — booked at checkout, ready within 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStandard or Premium — this is stone selection, not edges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth grades are the same stone, the same thickness and the same test results. The difference is how the slab is chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Grade\u003c\/b\u003e — the raw character of natural stone, with visible variation in texture, tone and pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Grade\u003c\/b\u003e — hand-sorted for even tone, so the face reads as one consistent colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither grade changes the edge finish: both come with clean 90° machine-sawn edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlip resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e PTV 62 dry \/ PTV 49 wet — low slip risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexural strength:\u003c\/b\u003e 19.6 MPa after 48 freeze-thaw cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e under 0.50% — high frost resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e subtle natural riven\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdge:\u003c\/b\u003e clean 90° machine-sawn as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e graphite grey to black in its raw state. Sealing takes it to a noticeably deeper, darker tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuitability:\u003c\/b\u003e designed for the weight and radiant heat of a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove. Not for direct flame contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnsealed\u003c\/b\u003e — included. Ships from stock in 3–5 working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeep Clean \u0026amp; Seal — £75.\u003c\/b\u003e Deep-cleaned to remove quarry dust, then two coats of Stovax Dressing Oil. This is what takes the stone from grey to black. 3–5 working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a size we don't stock? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slate-hearth-cut-to-size?finish=riven\"\u003eCut to Size\u003c\/a\u003e cuts up to three matching pieces from one slab, from £153 including the slab. Standard 14 working days or Priority 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollection from Milton Keynes (MK8 8DD)\u003c\/b\u003e is booked at checkout, ready within 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollection from Colchester (CO6 2JX)\u003c\/b\u003e is arranged by phone — \u003cb\u003e£25 handling per order\u003c\/b\u003e, not per slab. Call \u003cb\u003e01908 46 46 56\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDelivery to England and Wales\u003c\/b\u003e is priced at checkout — no quote needed, charged per order rather than per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScotland, Northern Ireland and the Islands\u003c\/b\u003e — costs vary by postcode, so we quote individually. 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Crate pricing is 10% below our single-slab price, with the per-slab rate shown against every option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour stock sizes in 20mm and 30mm, in Standard and Premium grade. Crate quantities vary by size: 30 slabs for 900×600×20mm, 15 for 900×900×20mm and 1200×900×20mm, 12 for 1500×900×20mm, and 10 for both 30mm sizes. Premium crates are available at 1200×900 and 1500×900; 900×600 and 900×900 are Standard only. A 1500×900×30mm crate is also available in Premium with factory-dressed edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePallet delivery is free on every full crate to England and Wales, kerbside, with an express option. Collection is free from our Colchester depot (CO6) once booked in, or free from Milton Keynes (MK8) allowing extra working days while the crate is moved up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery slab is credit-card tested for a level surface and graded to the standard you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull crates are not covered by the 14-Day Crack Guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e That guarantee applies to single slabs, which are normally fitted within days of delivery. A crate is laid over a longer period, so cracking after installation is not something we underwrite piece by piece. Transit damage is separate: check the crate when it lands and tell us straight away if anything has arrived broken, and we will put it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluesky Stone Direct","offers":[{"title":"1200 × 900 \/ 20mm \/ Standard","offer_id":64402390352249,"sku":"FC-EB12090-S","price":1282.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1200 × 900 \/ 20mm \/ Premium","offer_id":64402390385017,"sku":"FC-EB12090-P","price":1687.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1200 × 900 \/ 30mm \/ Standard","offer_id":64402390417785,"sku":"FC-EB-1209030-S","price":1260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1200 × 900 \/ 30mm \/ Premium","offer_id":64402390450553,"sku":"FC-EB-1209030-P","price":1530.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 × 600 \/ 20mm \/ Standard","offer_id":64402390286713,"sku":"FC-EB9060-S","price":756.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"900 × 600 \/ 20mm \/ Premium","offer_id":64543053087097,"sku":"FC-EB9060-P","price":1026.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"900 × 900 \/ 20mm \/ Standard","offer_id":64402390319481,"sku":"FC-EB9090-S","price":960.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 × 900 \/ 20mm \/ Premium","offer_id":64543053119865,"sku":"FC-EB9090-P","price":1165.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1500 × 900 \/ 20mm \/ Standard","offer_id":64402390483321,"sku":"FC-EB15090-S","price":1458.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 × 900 \/ 20mm \/ Premium","offer_id":64402390516089,"sku":"FC-EB15090-P","price":1782.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 × 900 \/ 30mm \/ Standard","offer_id":64402390548857,"sku":"FC-EB-1509030-S","price":1440.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 × 900 \/ 30mm \/ Premium","offer_id":64402390581625,"sku":"FC-EB-1509030-P","price":1710.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 × 900 \/ 30mm \/ Premium — Factory Dressed","offer_id":64504516968825,"sku":"FC-EB-1509030-P+","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9866\/0501\/files\/CRATE_LOADING_TRUCK_BRAZIL_70704eb2-8494-48dc-82a4-3e4f8315ffad.jpg?v=1787949600"},{"product_id":"brazilian-black-honed-slate-hearth","title":"Brazilian Black Honed Slate Hearth","description":"\u003cp\u003eContainer-direct Brazilian black honed slate hearths, supplied by \u003cb\u003eBluesky Stone Direct\u003c\/b\u003e from Milton Keynes and Colchester. Three stock sizes, 20mm calibrated throughout, all from the same quarry, all held in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoned, not riven — and that is the whole point.\u003c\/strong\u003e The face is machined flat and satin-smooth: no cleft, no ridges, no undulation. If you want the split natural texture instead, buy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brazilian-black-riven-slate-hearth\"\u003eriven hearth\u003c\/a\u003e. We would rather send you there than sell you the wrong surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStock sizes, weights and crate quantities\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlabs per crate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 × 900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 × 900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 × 1200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll slabs are calibrated to ±1mm and honed on all four edges with a factory-applied micro-chamfer, so there are no raw saw lines to dress on site. \u003cb\u003eHoned is made in 20mm only.\u003c\/b\u003e Every slab is a two-person lift and is delivered kerbside on a pallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy honed has no Standard or Premium grade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn riven slate we hand-sort by tone, because a split face varies from slab to slab. Honing removes that variable — the diamond process takes every slab to the same flat satin surface and the same graphite tone. There is one grade because there is nothing left to sort, and one price for each size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe face still carries soft, cloud-like grain movement. That is the internal structure of the stone exposed by the hone, not a fault, and it is why no two hearths read identically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOn every slab\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e14-Day Crack Guarantee.\u003c\/b\u003e If your slab cracks after installation, we replace it free of charge — provided it was installed and the crack reported within 14 days of delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCalibrated flat.\u003c\/b\u003e ±1mm across the slab, so the hearth beds down without packing and does not rock under a stove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContainer-direct pricing.\u003c\/b\u003e Brazilian slate bought by the container, not through a UK middleman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFree pre-dispatch photo\u003c\/b\u003e of your actual slab, on every order, before it leaves us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSamples.\u003c\/b\u003e Up to two free samples for a flat £5 delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slate-and-limestone-samples\"\u003eOrder a sample\u003c\/a\u003e before committing to a full slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 20mm calibrated, ±1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e super-flat satin hone, zero cleft, with soft cloud-like grain movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdge:\u003c\/b\u003e four sides honed with a factory-applied micro-chamfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlip resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e PTV 54 dry \/ PTV 38 wet — low slip risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexural strength:\u003c\/b\u003e 19.6 MPa after 48 freeze-thaw cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e under 0.50% — high frost resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e graphite grey to black in its raw state. Sealing takes it to a deep, velvety charcoal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuitability:\u003c\/b\u003e designed for the weight and radiant heat of a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove. Not for direct flame contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnsealed\u003c\/b\u003e — included. Ships from stock in 3–5 working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeep Clean \u0026amp; Seal — £75.\u003c\/b\u003e Deep-cleaned to remove quarry dust and fine hone slurry, then two coats of Stovax Dressing Oil. This is what takes the stone from graphite to charcoal. 3–5 working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed a size we don't stock? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slate-hearth-cut-to-size?finish=honed\"\u003eCut to Size\u003c\/a\u003e cuts up to three matching pieces from one slab, from £285 including the slab. Standard 14 working days or Priority 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDelivery to England and Wales\u003c\/b\u003e is priced at checkout — no quote needed, and charged per order rather than per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScotland, Northern Ireland and the Islands\u003c\/b\u003e — costs vary by postcode, so we quote individually. Call \u003cb\u003e01908 46 46 56\u003c\/b\u003e or email \u003cb\u003esales@blueskystone.com\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollection from Milton Keynes (MK8 8DD)\u003c\/b\u003e is booked at checkout, ready within 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollection from Colchester (CO6 2JX)\u003c\/b\u003e is arranged by phone — \u003cb\u003e£25 handling per order\u003c\/b\u003e, not per slab. Call \u003cb\u003e01908 46 46 56\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered kerbside by pallet via a nationwide carrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuying by the crate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull crates carry a per-slab rate exactly 10% below the single-slab price and ship free to England and Wales. Crate quantities vary by size — 15 slabs for 1200×900, 12 for 1500×900 and 10 for 1200×1200. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brazilian-black-honed-slate-hearth-full-crate\"\u003efull-crate page\u003c\/a\u003e for crate pricing, or open a trade account.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReturns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e28 days on stock sizes. You arrange and pay return carriage — worth knowing up front, because this is a pallet item and that is not a small cost. Cut-to-size pieces are made for you, so they cannot be returned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluesky Stone Direct","offers":[{"title":"1200 × 900 \/ 20mm","offer_id":64506072007033,"sku":"SS-EB12090-H","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 × 900 \/ 20mm","offer_id":64506072465785,"sku":"SS-EB15090-H","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1200 × 1200 \/ 20mm","offer_id":64506072498553,"sku":"SS-EB120120-H","price":230.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9866\/0501\/files\/EB-12090H-FRONT_ON_8b0a778e-db76-4229-9de9-612214d8fe8b.jpg?v=1788882864"},{"product_id":"brazilian-black-honed-slate-hearth-full-crate","title":"Brazilian Black Honed Slate Hearth — Full Crate","description":"\u003cp\u003eContainer-direct full crates of Brazilian black honed slate hearth slabs, imported and stocked at our Colchester depot. Crate pricing is 10% below our single-slab price, with the per-slab rate shown against every option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree stock sizes, 20mm calibrated throughout. Crate quantities vary by size: 15 slabs for 1200×900, 12 for 1500×900 and 10 for 1200×1200 — working out at £144, £198 and £207 a slab respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no Standard or Premium grade on honed slate. The diamond hone takes every slab to the same flat satin surface and the same graphite tone, so there is nothing left to hand-sort and one price per size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePallet delivery is free on every full crate to England and Wales, kerbside, with an express option. Collection is free from our Colchester depot (CO6) once booked in, or free from Milton Keynes (MK8) allowing extra working days while the crate is moved up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery slab is calibrated to ±1mm and honed on all four edges with a factory-applied micro-chamfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull crates are not covered by the 14-Day Crack Guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e That guarantee applies to single slabs, which are normally fitted within days of delivery. A crate is laid over a longer period, so cracking after installation is not something we underwrite piece by piece. Transit damage is separate: check the crate when it lands and tell us straight away if anything has arrived broken, and we will put it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuying single slabs instead? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brazilian-black-honed-slate-hearth\"\u003ehoned slate hearth page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluesky Stone Direct","offers":[{"title":"1200 × 900 \/ 20mm \/ Honed","offer_id":64509020668281,"sku":"FC-EB12090-H","price":2160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 × 900 \/ 20mm \/ Honed","offer_id":64509020701049,"sku":"FC-EB15090-H","price":2376.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1200 × 1200 \/ 20mm \/ Honed","offer_id":64509020733817,"sku":"FC-EB120120-H","price":2070.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9866\/0501\/files\/CRATE_LOADING_TRUCK_BRAZIL_e4fd5654-e61c-495e-9da2-11efc60d2a3f.jpg?v=1788883187"},{"product_id":"brazilian-black-brushed-slate-hearth","title":"Brazilian Black Brushed Slate Hearth","description":"\u003cp\u003eContainer-direct Brazilian black brushed slate hearths, supplied by \u003cb\u003eBluesky Stone Direct\u003c\/b\u003e from Milton Keynes and Colchester. Three stock sizes in 20mm, two in 30mm, all from the same quarry, all held in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushed is the textured one.\u003c\/strong\u003e The face is calibrated flat, then mechanically wire-brushed to open a fine directional grain — matte, tactile, and the grippiest of our three finishes underfoot. If you want a mirror-flat satin face, buy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brazilian-black-honed-slate-hearth\"\u003ehoned hearth\u003c\/a\u003e; if you want the natural split texture, buy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brazilian-black-riven-slate-hearth\"\u003eriven hearth\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStock sizes, weights and crate quantities\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlabs per crate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 × 900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 × 900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 × 1200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 × 900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 × 900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll slabs are calibrated to ±1mm with \u003cb\u003edressed edges as standard\u003c\/b\u003e — sides honed to remove saw marks, top edges chamfered. \u003cb\u003e1200 × 1200 is made in 20mm only.\u003c\/b\u003e Every slab is a two-person lift and is delivered kerbside on a pallet; at 113 kg the 1500 × 900 × 30mm is the heaviest hearth we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy brushed has no Standard or Premium grade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn riven slate we hand-sort by tone, because a split face varies from slab to slab. Brushing removes that variable — the wire process takes every slab to the same texture and the same graphite tone. There is one grade because there is nothing left to sort, and one price for each size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOn every slab\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e14-Day Crack Guarantee.\u003c\/b\u003e If your slab cracks after installation, we replace it free of charge — provided it was installed and the crack reported within 14 days of delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDressed edges included.\u003c\/b\u003e Sides honed, top edges chamfered. No raw saw lines to dress on site — on riven that is chargeable work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContainer-direct pricing.\u003c\/b\u003e Brazilian slate bought by the container, not through a UK middleman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFree pre-dispatch photo\u003c\/b\u003e of your actual slab, on every order, before it leaves us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSamples.\u003c\/b\u003e Up to two free samples for a flat £5 delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slate-and-limestone-samples\"\u003eOrder a sample\u003c\/a\u003e — brushed is a finish worth feeling before you commit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 20mm or 30mm calibrated, ±1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e mechanically wire-brushed, fine directional texture, zero cleft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdge:\u003c\/b\u003e dressed as standard — sides honed, top edges chamfered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlip resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e PTV 62 dry \/ PTV 49 wet — low slip risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexural strength:\u003c\/b\u003e 19.6 MPa after 48 freeze-thaw cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e under 0.50% — high frost resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e graphite grey to black in its raw state. Sealing takes it to a noticeably deeper, darker tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuitability:\u003c\/b\u003e designed for the weight and radiant heat of a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove. Not for direct flame contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e20mm or 30mm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame stone, same finish, same test results. 30mm is heavier, more forgiving of an uneven bed, and reads as a more substantial slab in the room. 20mm suits most standard openings and is easier to handle. \u003cb\u003e30mm is made in 1200 × 900 and 1500 × 900 only.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnsealed\u003c\/b\u003e — included. Ships from stock in 3–5 working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeep Clean \u0026amp; Seal — £75.\u003c\/b\u003e Deep-cleaned to remove quarry dust, then two coats of Stovax Dressing Oil. Sealing settles into the brushed texture and deepens the tone considerably. 3–5 working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed a size we don't stock? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slate-hearth-cut-to-size?finish=brushed\"\u003eCut to Size\u003c\/a\u003e cuts up to three matching pieces from one slab, from £255 including the slab. Standard 14 working days or Priority 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDelivery to England and Wales\u003c\/b\u003e is priced at checkout — no quote needed, and charged per order rather than per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScotland, Northern Ireland and the Islands\u003c\/b\u003e — costs vary by postcode, so we quote individually. Call \u003cb\u003e01908 46 46 56\u003c\/b\u003e or email \u003cb\u003esales@blueskystone.com\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollection from Milton Keynes (MK8 8DD)\u003c\/b\u003e is booked at checkout, ready within 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollection from Colchester (CO6 2JX)\u003c\/b\u003e is arranged by phone — \u003cb\u003e£25 handling per order\u003c\/b\u003e, not per slab. Call \u003cb\u003e01908 46 46 56\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered kerbside by pallet via a nationwide carrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuying by the crate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull crates carry a per-slab rate exactly 10% below the single-slab price and ship free to England and Wales. Crate quantities vary by size — 15 slabs for 1200×900×20mm, 12 for 1500×900×20mm, and 10 for every other size. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brazilian-black-brushed-slate-hearth-full-crate\"\u003efull-crate page\u003c\/a\u003e for crate pricing, or open a trade account.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReturns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e28 days on stock sizes. You arrange and pay return carriage — worth knowing up front, because this is a pallet item and that is not a small cost. 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Crate pricing is 10% below our single-slab price, with the per-slab rate shown against every option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree stock sizes in 20mm and two in 30mm. Crate quantities vary: 15 slabs for 1200×900×20mm, 12 for 1500×900×20mm, and 10 for every other size — working out at £117 to £207 a slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1200 × 1200 is made in 20mm only.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no 30mm crate in that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrushed slate is wire-brushed after calibration, which opens the surface into a fine directional texture. It is the grippiest of our three finishes underfoot and the most forgiving of a hearth that sees boots and log baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePallet delivery is free on every full crate to England and Wales, kerbside, with an express option. Collection is free from our Colchester depot (CO6) once booked in, or free from Milton Keynes (MK8) allowing extra working days while the crate is moved up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull crates are not covered by the 14-Day Crack Guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e That guarantee applies to single slabs, which are normally fitted within days of delivery. A crate is laid over a longer period, so cracking after installation is not something we underwrite piece by piece. Transit damage is separate: check the crate when it lands and tell us straight away if anything has arrived broken, and we will put it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuying single slabs instead? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brazilian-black-brushed-slate-hearth\"\u003ebrushed slate hearth page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluesky Stone Direct","offers":[{"title":"1200 × 900 \/ 20mm \/ Brushed","offer_id":64509648896377,"sku":"FC-EB12090-B+","price":1755.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 × 900 \/ 20mm \/ Brushed","offer_id":64509648929145,"sku":"FC-EB15090-B+","price":1836.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1200 × 1200 \/ 20mm \/ Brushed","offer_id":64509648961913,"sku":"FC-EB120120-B+","price":1620.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1200 × 900 \/ 30mm \/ Brushed","offer_id":64509648994681,"sku":"FC-EB1209030-B","price":1620.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 × 900 \/ 30mm \/ Brushed","offer_id":64509649027449,"sku":"FC-EB1509030-B","price":2070.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9866\/0501\/files\/CRATE_LOADING_TRUCK_BRAZIL_d2d935ed-9a4e-4ddd-836c-5806bc267549.jpg?v=1788893659"},{"product_id":"black-limestone-hearth-slab","title":"Black Limestone Hearth Slab","description":"\u003cp\u003eDirect-from-quarry \u003cstrong\u003eblack limestone hearth slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e, stocked in three sizes with a choice of machine-sawn or hand-cut edges. Calibrated to a 20–24 mm nominal thickness with a tactile, fine-textured face. Part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-limestone-hearths-20mm\"\u003eour Black Limestone range\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-limestone-hearth-slabs-black-grey\"\u003eour Limestone Hearths range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1200 × 380 × 20mm\u003c\/b\u003e — front hearth section, approx. 26 kg per slab. Sawn or hand-cut edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e900 × 600 × 20mm\u003c\/b\u003e — chamber section or standalone hearth, approx. 30 kg per slab. Sawn or hand-cut edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e900 × 450 × 20mm\u003c\/b\u003e — chamber section, approx. 23 kg per slab. Sawn edge only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachine-Sawn Edges (4 sides):\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-cut for crisp, clean lines, seamless jointing and a sharp, architectural frame around your stove or insert fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHand-Cut Edges (3 sides):\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional hand-cut edges on both short sides and one long side. The remaining long side is machine-sawn to ensure a tight joint against a chamber section, brickwork or wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCalibrated 20–24 mm Nominal Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-calibrated to ensure a flat, consistent bed height for quick, seamless installation and level bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTextured Sawn Finish (Tactile Orange Peel Feel):\u003c\/b\u003e Feature-grained with a subtle, tactile orange peel texture that balances contemporary minimalism with anti-slip grip and natural character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e14-Day Crack Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e If your slab cracks within 14 days of delivery (provided it is installed within that same 14-day window), we'll replace it completely free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFree Photo Service:\u003c\/b\u003e A free photo of your exact slab before dispatch whenever sealing or cutting is added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder a sample:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose up to 2 free samples for a flat £5 delivery fee. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slate-and-limestone-samples\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered with a calibrated 20–24 mm nominal thickness, a distinctive fine-textured surface, and your choice of edge profile, this high-grade black limestone delivers exceptional structural density and thermal performance. Exhibiting an attractive, warm charcoal-grey tone in its raw state, this low-porosity limestone darkens into a deep, velvety jet-black when treated with an impregnating sealer or colour intensifier. Purpose-designed for luxury fireplace hearths, stove pads, window sills, coping, and interior architectural steps where you need clean geometry and reliable durability. Available nationwide as single slabs, bespoke cut-to-size pieces, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-limestone-hearth-slab-full-crate\"\u003efull wholesale crates\u003c\/a\u003e for trade buyers across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 1200 × 380 mm, 900 × 600 mm or 900 × 450 mm (+\/- 2mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 20–24 mm nominal (Calibrated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 26 kg (1200 × 380), 30 kg (900 × 600), 23 kg (900 × 450) per slab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Tactile, matte fine-textured (\"orange peel\" feel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdge Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e 4-side machine sawn, or hand-cut on 3 sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Raw state Charcoal Grey; darkens to a deep, near jet-black when sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexural Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e 24.69 MPa (56 Freeze-Thaw Cycles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.04% (Ultra-Low Porosity \u0026amp; Exceptional Frost Resistance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlip Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e PTV 73 (Dry) \/ PTV 57 (Wet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrack Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your slab cracks within 14 days of delivery (provided it is installed within that same 14-day window), we'll replace it completely free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut to Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a size we don't stock? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/limestone-hearth-cut-to-size?finish=black\"\u003eLimestone Cut to Size\u003c\/a\u003e cuts a front hearth, a chamber, or both for a T-shape, each from its own slab. Every piece is cut, edge-dressed, cleaned and sealed. From £153 including the slab. Standard 14 working days or Priority 7. Hand-cut edge slabs aren't cut, but you can pair a stock hand-cut front (1200 × 380) with a chamber cut to your size: choose 'Hand-cut front + chamber' on \u003ca href=\"\/products\/limestone-hearth-cut-to-size?finish=black\u0026amp;part=hand\"\u003eLimestone Cut to Size\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee how our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/workshop\" title=\"Cutting, finishing, and sealing services\"\u003ecutting, finishing, and sealing services\u003c\/a\u003e work for slate and limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering, Wholesale Crates \u0026amp; Nationwide Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy individual slabs for precise cut-to-size hearth work, or full crates for trade project savings across the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNationwide Logistics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-to-site delivery via 3rd-party nationwide pallet networks. Offloaded by tail lift and delivered kerbside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Quotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Call \u003cstrong\u003e01908 46 46 56\u003c\/strong\u003e or email drawings to \u003cstrong\u003esales@blueskystone.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bluesky Stone Direct","offers":[{"title":"1200 × 380 \/ Sawn \/ 20mm","offer_id":64538046857593,"sku":"SS-BL1238-S","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1200 × 380 \/ Hand-Cut \/ 20mm","offer_id":64538046890361,"sku":"SS-BL1238-HC","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 × 600 \/ Sawn \/ 20mm","offer_id":64538046923129,"sku":"SS-BL9060-S","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 × 600 \/ Hand-Cut \/ 20mm","offer_id":64538046955897,"sku":"SS-BL9060-HC","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 × 450 \/ Sawn \/ 20mm","offer_id":64538046988665,"sku":"SS-BL945-S","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9866\/0501\/files\/BL-1238-S-FRONT.jpg?v=1785777499"},{"product_id":"black-limestone-hearth-slab-full-crate","title":"Black Limestone Hearth Slab — Full Crate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull crates of black limestone hearth slabs, priced per crate and stocked at our Colchester depot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Container-direct, with no showroom markup between the quarry and your yard. Single slabs are sold on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-limestone-hearth-slab\"\u003eblack limestone hearth slab page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrate Contents \u0026amp; Pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1200 × 380 × 20mm — Sawn:\u003c\/b\u003e 28 slabs per crate, £63.00 per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1200 × 380 × 20mm — Hand-Cut:\u003c\/b\u003e 27 slabs per crate, £62.96 per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e900 × 600 × 20mm — Sawn:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 slabs per crate, £18.67 per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e900 × 600 × 20mm — Hand-Cut:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 slabs per crate, £18.67 per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e900 × 450 × 20mm — Sawn:\u003c\/b\u003e 38 slabs per crate, £45.00 per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrate quantities are fixed by the container packing and are not split. For part quantities, buy single slabs instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachine-Sawn Edges (4 sides):\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-cut for crisp, clean lines and seamless jointing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHand-Cut Edges (3 sides):\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional hand-cut edges on both short sides and one long side; the remaining long side is machine-sawn for a tight joint against brickwork or a chamber section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 20–24 mm nominal (Calibrated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Tactile, matte fine-textured (\"orange peel\" feel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Raw state Charcoal Grey; darkens to a deep, near jet-black when sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexural Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e 24.69 MPa (56 Freeze-Thaw Cycles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.04% (Ultra-Low Porosity \u0026amp; Exceptional Frost Resistance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlip Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e PTV 73 (Dry) \/ PTV 57 (Wet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrate Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 728–950 kg depending on size and slab count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree pallet delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e on every full crate across England \u0026amp; Wales, offloaded kerbside. Forklift or telehandler access makes the day considerably easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree collection from Colchester CO6 2JX\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the crates are stocked. Collections are booked in — our team will call you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScotland, Northern Ireland and the islands are quoted separately. Call \u003cstrong\u003e01908 46 46 56\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Accounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrade customers see tier pricing automatically once logged in. 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Calibrated to a 20–24 mm nominal thickness with a tactile, fine-textured face and sophisticated mid-to-light grey tones. Part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grey-limestone-hearths-20mm\"\u003eour Grey Limestone range\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-limestone-hearth-slabs-black-grey\"\u003eour Limestone Hearths range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1200 × 380 × 20mm\u003c\/b\u003e — front hearth section, approx. 26 kg per slab. Pairs with either chamber section below to make a T-shape hearth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e900 × 600 × 20mm\u003c\/b\u003e — chamber section or standalone hearth, approx. 30 kg per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e900 × 450 × 20mm\u003c\/b\u003e — chamber section, approx. 23 kg per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCalibrated 20–24 mm Nominal Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-calibrated to ensure a flat, consistent bed height for quick, seamless installation and level bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTextured Sawn Finish (Tactile Orange Peel Feel):\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth natural texture with a modern straight-cut, sawn edge profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachine-Sawn Edges:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-cut 4-side sawn edges provide crisp, clean lines for seamless jointing and a sharp, architectural frame around your stove or insert fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e14-Day Crack Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e If your slab cracks within 14 days of delivery (provided it is installed within that same 14-day window), we'll replace it completely free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFree Photo Service:\u003c\/b\u003e A free photo of your exact slab before dispatch whenever sealing or cutting is added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder a sample:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose up to 2 free samples for a flat £5 delivery fee. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slate-and-limestone-samples\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered with a calibrated 20–24 mm nominal thickness, a distinctive fine-textured surface, and machine-sawn edges, this high-grade grey limestone delivers exceptional structural density and thermal performance. Purpose-designed as the front or chamber section of a T-shape hearth set, or as a standalone hearth in its own right, for luxury fireplace hearths, stove pads, window sills, and interior architectural steps where you need clean geometry and reliable durability. Available nationwide as single slabs, bespoke cut-to-size pieces, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grey-limestone-hearth-slab-full-crate\"\u003efull wholesale crates\u003c\/a\u003e for trade buyers across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 1200 × 380 mm, 900 × 600 mm or 900 × 450 mm (+\/- 2mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 20–24 mm nominal (Calibrated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 26 kg (1200 × 380), 30 kg (900 × 600), 23 kg (900 × 450) per slab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Tactile, matte fine-textured (\"orange peel\" feel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdge Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e 4-side machine sawn cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophisticated mid-to-light grey tones with subtle natural variation and character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexural Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e 24.69 MPa (56 Freeze-Thaw Cycles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.04% (Ultra-Low Porosity \u0026amp; Exceptional Frost Resistance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlip Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e PTV 73 (Dry) \/ PTV 57 (Wet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrack Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your slab cracks within 14 days of delivery (provided it is installed within that same 14-day window), we'll replace it completely free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut to Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a size we don't stock? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/limestone-hearth-cut-to-size?finish=grey\"\u003eLimestone Cut to Size\u003c\/a\u003e cuts a front hearth, a chamber, or both for a T-shape, each from its own slab. Every piece is cut, edge-dressed, cleaned and sealed. From £154 including the slab. Standard 14 working days or Priority 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee how our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/workshop\" title=\"Cutting, finishing, and sealing services\"\u003ecutting, finishing, and sealing services\u003c\/a\u003e work for slate and limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering, Wholesale Crates \u0026amp; Nationwide Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy individual slabs for precise cut-to-size hearth work, or full crates for trade project savings across the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNationwide Logistics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-to-site delivery via 3rd-party nationwide pallet networks. Offloaded by tail lift and delivered kerbside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Quotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Call \u003cstrong\u003e01908 46 46 56\u003c\/strong\u003e or email drawings to \u003cstrong\u003esales@blueskystone.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bluesky Stone Direct","offers":[{"title":"1200 × 380 \/ 20mm","offer_id":64538052788601,"sku":"SS-DG1238-S","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 × 600 \/ 20mm","offer_id":64538052821369,"sku":"SS-DG9060-S","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 × 450 \/ 20mm","offer_id":64538052854137,"sku":"SS-DG945-S","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9866\/0501\/files\/DG-9060-FRONTON.jpg?v=1785776933"},{"product_id":"grey-limestone-hearth-slab-full-crate","title":"Grey Limestone Hearth Slab — Full Crate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull crates of dove grey limestone hearth slabs, priced per crate and stocked at our Colchester depot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Container-direct, with no showroom markup between the quarry and your yard. Single slabs are sold on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grey-limestone-hearth-slab\"\u003egrey limestone hearth slab page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrate Contents \u0026amp; Pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1200 × 380 × 20mm:\u003c\/b\u003e 28 slabs per crate, £63.00 per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e900 × 600 × 20mm:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 slabs per crate, £23.20 per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e900 × 450 × 20mm:\u003c\/b\u003e 38 slabs per crate, £45.00 per slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrate quantities are fixed by the container packing and are not split. 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Forklift or telehandler access makes the day considerably easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree collection from Colchester CO6 2JX\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the crates are stocked. Collections are booked in — our team will call you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScotland, Northern Ireland and the islands are quoted separately. Call \u003cstrong\u003e01908 46 46 56\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Accounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrade customers see tier pricing automatically once logged in. To open an account, call \u003cstrong\u003e01908 46 46 56\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003cstrong\u003esales@blueskystone.com\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluesky Stone Direct","offers":[{"title":"1200 × 380 \/ Sawn \/ 20mm","offer_id":64538053640569,"sku":"FC-DG1238-S","price":1764.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 × 600 \/ Sawn \/ 20mm","offer_id":64538053673337,"sku":"FC-DG9060-S","price":696.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 × 450 \/ Sawn \/ 20mm","offer_id":64538053706105,"sku":"FC-DG945-S","price":1710.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9866\/0501\/files\/DG-9060-SLABS_277fbe9b-03a6-4ac1-8ca8-114e0a8d0683.jpg?v=1785276051"}],"url":"https:\/\/blueskystone.com\/collections\/best-selling-hearths-paving-coping.oembed","provider":"Bluesky Stone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}