Mount any piece of slate directly to your drywall with a bead of adhesive.
Slate is a natural stone with a dark flinty look enjoyed by many as a decorative material in the home. Used primarily as tile, you can also craft slate into any shape, turning the material into displayable works of art. Mounting the slate can be difficult due to its weight, especially on drywall. With a strong adhesive and drywall preparation, you can mount the slate directly. By gluing the slate directly to the drywall, you can display it freely. You won't need a heavy support system for the stone and won't fear the stone falling from lightweight ad-hoc hooks.
Instructions
1. Clean the drywall of any dirt that can interfere with the slate's adherence. Use a pH-neutral cleanser and a damp sponge, taking care not to saturate the drywall as this could damage the paper fronting. Pat the surface dry.
2. Sand any paint present on the drywall lightly with a 220-grit sandpaper to remove the gloss from the paint. This will create a texture on the wall so the adhesive will stick. Wipe the wall clear of dust with a piece of cloth.
3. Position the slate against the drywall where you intend to mount the stone. Mark its location with a pencil.
4. Apply a polyurethane adhesive to the wall in a 1/4-inch bead using a zig-zagging pattern across the marked space for even distribution of the adhesive.
5. Press the slate against the drywall, covering the adhesive. Hold in place for 30 seconds to establish the initial bond between the slate and the drywall surface beneath. Remove your hands from the slate and then replace them with a brace large enough to hold the slate in place. Make sure that you secure the other end of the brace adequately while it's holding the slate against the drywall. Leave the brace in place for 12 hours to allow the adhesive to cure enough to hold the slate on its own. The adhesive should cure fully in 48 hours.
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