Slate Stone Suppliers for Roofing and Flooring
Slate for rooftops, floors, stairs and walls, quoted within 24 hours from Foshan.
Slate Stone Suppliers for Roofing, Flooring and Wall Cladding
Most buyers comparing slate stone suppliers want one thing settled first: does the stone suit the job in front of them. Slate is a fine-grained, foliated metamorphic rock formed from shale-type sedimentary rock under low-grade metamorphism, as described in the Wikipedia entry on slate. That layered structure is exactly what lets a quarry split it into flat sheets for roofing and flooring.
Winway supplies slate tile for rooftop, restaurant, office and house applications, alongside marble, granite, quartz, onyx, sandstone, limestone, basalt, alabaster, travertine and Calacatta marble. The stone sits in the same catalogue as tiles, sanitary ware, doors, windows and kitchen cabinets. That way a project can draw several categories from one supplier in Foshan.
This page covers what slate is used for, how colour and surface vary, and how ordering, sampling and shipping work. Thickness, density and quarry names aren't listed here, because those depend on the block and the order. You'll get them confirmed at quotation stage, not assumed from a web page.
Ordering details
The rows below cover how slate orders are placed and shipped, not the stone itself.
| Brand | Winway |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Foshan, China |
| Product family | Natural stone: slate, marble, granite, quartz, onyx, sandstone, limestone, basalt, alabaster, travertine, Calacatta marble |
| Applications | Rooftop, restaurant, office, house, floor, stair, walkway, wall cladding |
| OEM and customization | OEM and ODM services available; custom orders typically require a higher MOQ |
| Samples | Free of charge; the buyer pays the international shipping |
| Container consolidation | Building materials from different categories can be consolidated into one container |
| Trade terms | FOB Foshan or Guangzhou, CIF, EXW; door-to-door delivery for some countries |
| Quotation time | A detailed quotation within 24 hours |
What's available comes down to the slate you pick and how the final order is put together.
What buyers check before ordering slate
Four points that come up most often when importers and contractors compare slate suppliers.
Colour variation
Slate is frequently grey, especially when seen en masse on a roof, and it occurs in a variety of colours even from a single locality. Approving a physical sample is the reliable way to judge tone.
Application fit
Slate tiles are often used for interior and exterior flooring, stairs, walkways and wall cladding, and they are installed and set on mortar and grouted along the edges. Roofing follows a different fixing method.
Sample approval
Custom orders include a pre-production sample approval step before full manufacturing begins, and the materials used in production are consistent with the approved samples.
Loading and documents
During loading, the logistics team counts the goods again and takes photos and videos. Standard export documents are prepared, and additional documents can be arranged as your customs authority requires.
Sourcing slate through one supplier
Natural slate is used by building professionals as a result of its beauty and durability, and it can last several hundred years with little or no maintenance, according to the Wikipedia article on slate. That reputation is why slate keeps appearing on hotel roofs, restaurant floors and villa walls. What it does not tell you is which batch will arrive, which is why a sample and a written specification matter more than a brochure.
Winway started in Foshan in 1997, and that's over two decades of experience in design and building materials supply. The 5,000 m2 showroom shows the full range of products, and more than 200 sales staff handle enquiries. You can quote slate on its own, or combine it with tiles, sanitary ware, doors, windows and cabinets in one shipment.
Slate in place
Other stone categories
Slate is one of several stone groups Winway supplies from Foshan.
- Marble SupplierMarble for villas, kitchens, hotels and apartments, with free samples and paid international shipping.
- Quartz Stone SupplierQuartz stone for walls, kitchens, floors and bathrooms, quoted within 24 hours.
- Granite ManufacturersGranite for walls, kitchens, floors and bathrooms, consolidated with other categories.
- Sintered Stone SupplierSintered stone for countertops and surfaces, sourced alongside marble and quartz.
Questions buyers ask
How do I choose slate for a rooftop or a house?
Start with the application. Rooftop work needs sheets that split flat and sit evenly, while house floors, stairs, walkways and wall cladding are usually set on mortar and grouted along the edges. Colour varies even within one locality, so request a free sample, pay the international shipping, and approve it before production begins.
Can I mix slate with other building materials in one container?
Yes. Building materials from different categories can be consolidated into one container from the Foshan warehouse, and the logistics team checks the goods and helps fill the container by model and quantity without wasting space. This suits buyers who also order tiles, sanitary ware, doors or cabinets for the same project.
What shipping terms do you offer for slate orders?
We work with FOB Foshan or Guangzhou port, CIF and EXW. Buyers using their own freight forwarder usually pick FOB, while CIF suits those who'd rather we arrange ocean freight and cargo insurance to the destination port. Some countries can get door-to-door delivery.
How long does shipping take from Foshan?
Sea freight runs by FCL or LCL, and it usually takes 15-45 days, depending on your destination port. Southeast Asia gets there faster. Europe, Africa and the Americas take longer. For samples or urgent small orders, air freight lands in 5-10 business days. Need a hand? We can point you to reliable freight forwarders.
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