As one of the hardest natural minerals known to man. Granite is an ideal maintenance-free cladding for the facades of public buildings, hotels, banks, kitchen worktops, hearths, flooring, paving and also memorials. Seen below are thumbnails of the granites and slates, click on the images to view a larger one. These photgraphic samples are indicative only. It is not possible to give a precise idea considering the particular nature of the granite or slate. Granites Slates If you don't see a granite or slate of your particular choice here. Please contact us, as there are many more which have not been added to this site yet.