Using Old Slate Roof Tiles Garden

Or if you want to try something a little bit more posh at your next dinner party use your old slate tile as a cheese board you can chalk the names of each cheese next to them.

Using old slate roof tiles garden.

Slate roof tiles are durable and long lasting making them an ideal material for garden paving. Using chalk convert your old slate tiles into fancy black boards shopping lists garden signs message board etc. When the bed is filled up with dirt the tiles are then self supporting. Sprucing up old or outdated tiles is easier than you think with a lick of paint.

See more ideas about slate slate roof tiles slate art. 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. Use the pliers to break off small pieces along the edges of the tile. Stick the slates vertically into the ground about 3 inches.

Here are three simple ideas for repurposing old slate roof tiles to give your garden a new lease of life. I saw raised flower beds made from old roofing slates. See more ideas about roof tiles roof roofing. Incorporate slate roof tiles with coloured paving slabs in a variety of shapes and sizes to make a patterned patio design or use tiles to create a steppingstone path across a lawn or gravelled area.

Feb 14 2018 slate cheese boards slate garden slate light plates slate art slate signs slate chalkboards. You can choose any colour but we d recommend white grey or black for a timeless look. To get started put on the eye protection and wrap the slate tile in the old towel. When it comes to painting tiles be sure to use a paint that s waterproof and self undercoating for best results.

I ve got all the old slates from my roof lying around the back garden and i thought it might be nice to break them up and use them on the garden instead of lawn low zero maintenance is very. Check your progress from time to time and stop when the tile has an attractive aged look. 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.