Repurposing Slate Roof Tiles

Align them so each tile has its right edge inside the next tile and the left edge outside the previous tile.

Repurposing slate roof tiles.

Continue by laying a second row of tiles on top but this time lay them so that they are layered half a tile down so that the end don t line up. May 15 2020 we hate to see a beautiful roofing tile go to waste so here are some ways to re purpose roofing tiles for beautiful home furnishings and projects. At the corners cut the tiles crosswise in half to fill the row completely. See more ideas about roof tiles roof tiles.

There s too much damage to repair but still have hundreds of square feet of perfectly good slate roof tiles. Reclaimed tiles and slates can be ideal for old buildings particularly heritage projects in sensitive planning locations where the roof must blend in perfectly with the surrounding buildings. Bits of that marble tile that you have on hand can be used to create stunning necklaces and other jewelry. Slate tiles both old repurposed roofing tiles or slate designed for interior tile projects may be painted with several different types of paint.

When the bed is filled up with dirt the tiles are then self supporting. I am renovating a 1900 s home with a slate roof that needs replaced. If you have a few chips or smaller pieces you can use those to make your own marble jewelry. Create your planter using either slate tiles or flat concrete tiles like eagle roofing products bel air profile.

Slate shingles asphalt roof shingles roofing shingles balcony flooring bathroom flooring balcony tiles slate roof cost slate flooring slate tiles. Recycling slate roofing for flooring. Lay roof tiles curved downwards end to end tightly forming a square. If you are tearing up marble tile this is a great project for those pieces that don t come off intact.

I am not an artist that wants to paint a million little tiles but i do have a kitchen and bath. Stick the slates vertically into the ground about 3 inches. Repurposing your roof tiles april 20 2017 5 21 pm. Clay roof tiles and natural slates that are in good condition after 50 years have perfectly demonstrated their durability and will almost certainly survive for the next 50 years and beyond.

Repurposed marble tile necklace. No matter which type of paint you use the slate must be clean and free of debris in order for the paint to adhere well. Print this article landscape edging. I saw raised flower beds made from old roofing slates.