Beautiful tile. Each piece is unique, with the beautiful patterns and texture of slate. The colors are deep and rich, and more so after being sealed. One caveat: slate breaks easily and is actually quite fragile. Check corners for breakage before installing. Also, check through all the boxes for variations--or more accurately, tiles that vary greatly from the rest--which might cause problems. The majority of the tile I have is gray with surface variations, except for two tiles that were almost black, completely smooth and do not "match" the rest of the tile.