Why slate?

[matt0101]

555

 

[GeckoManiac91]

i've checked a couple places and they can order them in as well. ideally i'd like to be able to see the tile first, but if my only option is to order i'd rather it come to my door. fewer trips out. i'm also concerned that the tiles will be like half an inch too big or too small and i'll have to send them back out again for a refund. either way i'll make it happen, just weighing my options. ;-)

Matt, I got mine from Home Depot? They have been at every Home Depot I have gone too as well. Mine might have been Ceramic Tiles.. Not sure. All I know is they look really nice, aren't slippery and are less than half an inch thick.

 

[matt0101]

there

 

[Ignitius]

Something that you might consider is heating from above with a CHE (ceramic heat emitter). It will heat the slate below it which will then provide the proper belly heat needed. This is actually much more natural than heating with a uth as it simulates the sun heating the rocks like it would in nature. No matter what you use for heating, it should be used in conjunction with a quality thermostat.

Would that work with Ceramic as well?

 

[Mardy]

Ceramic & slate tiles both conduct heat very well, yes it would work with ceramic tiles as well. I actually prefer ceramic tiles since they're lighter, and their surface is easier to clean.