MSI California Gold Slate Tile & Flagstone

California Gold is a natural slate from MSI in a rich multicolor blend of browns, grays, and rust-gold tones, each piece defined by its own hand-split cleft texture and shade movement. This listing covers the gauged tile program — calibrated backs for easier setting with the natural cleft face preserved — plus a modular ashler pattern kit, mesh-backed random flagstone, and a 2.5x12 wainscot sill. Use it on interior floors and walls, and outdoors on patios, walkways, and pool surrounds.

Features

• 100% natural slate — rugged, hand-split cleft texture in a warm multicolor blend of browns, grays, and rust-gold.
• Gauged for easier setting — 12x12, 12x24, 16x16, and 24x24 tiles are calibrated on the back for flatter, faster installs while the natural cleft face is preserved.
• Multiple formats — modular ashler pattern kit (16 sq ft), mesh-backed random flagstone sheets (2.75 sq ft), and a 2.5x12 wainscot sill for chair-rail, cap, and transition details.
• Indoor and outdoor rated — floors, walls, fireplace surrounds, patios, walkways, and pool surrounds.
• One-of-a-kind variation — natural cleft, tone, and veining vary from piece to piece, so no two installations look alike.
• Seal to protect — a penetrating stone sealer guards against stains and moisture; clean with neutral-pH stone cleaners.

Specifications

Coverage & Ordering

Sold by the box, piece, or kit as noted above. We recommend ordering about 10% extra for cuts and waste.

Tip: order your full project — including overage — in one purchase. Tile is produced in batches, and re-orders may ship from a different lot with slight shade variation.

You may also need

Because this is natural slate, a penetrating stone sealer is required — seal before grouting and again afterward — to guard against staining, especially outdoors. Round out your install kit with:

• Penetrating stone sealer (required for natural slate)
• Thinset mortar rated for natural stone and your substrate
• Grout in a coordinating color
• Tile edging / metal trim (e.g., Schluter) for exposed edges
• Tile spacers for consistent joints

Pair it with our in-house Rose Hill Cabinets to complete the room.

Documents

Ships as boxed cartons and palletized stone via freight; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days. Inspect your delivery on arrival and report any transit damage within 48 hours.

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