{"product_id":"ardesia-black-honed-slate-slab-3cm","title":"Ardesia Black Honed Slate Slab Random","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdesia Black is a natural slate slab with a smooth honed finish and a deep charcoal-black appearance. The surface feels grounded. Supplied in random slab sizes at 1 1\/4-inch thickness, it gives kitchen and bathroom plans a dark material for residential countertops, shower walls, and residential or commercial interior walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmoky Charcoal with Subtle Marks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the photographed face, charcoal gray and softened black form a broad, low-contrast field with cloudy patches near the upper area. Fine pale scratches and faint linear marks cross several directions. They remain sparse. The bottom edge shows lighter gray mottling, while the center stays largely solid and dark, without bold veins or visible fossils. Honing leaves the surface matte rather than reflective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharcoal variation\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft shifts between gray and black keep the dark field from looking uniform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatte honing\u003c\/strong\u003e The ground surface is smooth but does not carry a polished shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDark Contrast for Counters and Walls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a kitchen counter, the honed slate can set a strong horizontal line against lighter cabinetry without introducing a busy pattern. It also suits shower walls. In a bathroom, its dark matte face can cover a broad wall while keeping reflections low, and commercial interior walls can use the same reserved charcoal field. A licensed fabricator must evaluate the random slab dimensions before templating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRandom sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e Actual slab dimensions vary, so the selected piece must be checked against the plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabricated installation\u003c\/strong\u003e A licensed fabricator templates, cuts, and installs each selected slab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we chose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep neutral color\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcoal and black provide clear contrast without relying on colorful movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual stone markings\u003c\/strong\u003e Every natural slate slab carries its own clouds, lines, and tonal shifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosest batch match\u003c\/strong\u003e Slabs from one block make a batch and generally match one another most closely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stonetiledepot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68126039310704,"sku":"STSL-JAJCA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4157\/6048\/files\/ardesia-black-honed-slate-slab-random.jpg?v=1793565382","url":"https:\/\/stonetiledepot.com\/products\/ardesia-black-honed-slate-slab-3cm","provider":"Stone Tile Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}