To show you what a honed slate hearth looks like when sealed, we simply went over it with a damp cloth, just to illustrate the way the different tones come to life.
Check out the very "arty" cloud-like patterns which are often found when the natural surface is machined to create this honed (very smooth) mirror-like surface
Here we are using a 1200 x 900 x 20mm honed slate hearth
All honed slate varieties have their edges polished and top edge chamfered
Before sealing
After sealing
The surface is super flat as it has been "machined". It has has an eggshell like feel to the surface.
When the hone surface is sealed tonal colours are far more vivid. We recommend sealing the honed surface