{"product_id":"charcoal-pencil-6-x-24-splitface-slate-ledger-panel-by-msi","title":"Charcoal Pencil 6\" x 24\" Splitface Slate Ledger Panel by MSI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRockmount Series: Charcoal Pencil 6\" x 24\" Splitface Slate Ledger Panel by MSI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-container spark-licensed-center hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overlay-container hero-overlay-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero-caption-row ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"caption gds-extended-caption hero-caption ng-star-inserted\"\u003eCharcoal Pencil Stacked Slate Panel. \u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eSource: The Home Depot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"Industrial Linear\" Linear Architectural Ledger\u003c\/b\u003e While chunkier splitface stones project massive rustic weight, the \u003cb\u003eMSI Charcoal Pencil Ledger Panel\u003c\/b\u003e relies on an ultra-streamlined, micro-stacked profile to establish a sharp modern edge. It represents the perfect harmony of \u003cb\u003e\"Industrial Minimalist,\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Urban Loft Modern,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\"Suave Transitional\"\u003c\/b\u003einterior and exterior aesthetics. By precision-stacking incredibly thin, pencil-cut strips of authentic slate, this profile maximizes horizontal lines. It acts as an elite structural cladding choice for dramatic media walls, contemporary floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, and sleek exterior architectural features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e Bring a commanding, architectural texture into your living space with the dark, moody sophistication of the \u003cb\u003eCharcoal Pencil 6\" x 24\" Slate Ledger Panel\u003c\/b\u003e. Expertly sourced and arranged by M S International (MSI) from premium runs of high-density metamorphic slate, this premium wall veneer completely updates the dry-stacked stone look. The color palette features a dense, cool-spectrum canvas: \u003cb\u003ea dominant background of deep carbon gray, rich charcoal, and dark slate blue, highlighted by natural metallic sheen variations, faint iron-grey shifting, and subtle tone-on-tone highlights\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is engineered to project clean horizontal movement across grand accent planes. Unlike standard chunkier ledger sheets, the \u003cb\u003eCharcoal Pencil\u003c\/b\u003e profile utilizes tightly packed micro-strips with an authentic \u003cb\u003eSplitface finish\u003c\/b\u003e—meaning the natural slate is mechanically fractured along its fine fault lines to expose a rugged, unpolished cleft. These thin fragments are hand-sorted and permanently glued together into stepped, interlocking panels with variable depths averaging \u003cb\u003e0.75 inches\u003c\/b\u003e in relief. This dimensional layout creates a highly textured surface that catches ambient room light, transforming a flat wall into a rich canvas of deep, architectural shadows at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltra-Thin Pencil Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Slim, micro-stacked slate strips create an emphasizing horizontal texture that elongates short walls and modernizes interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoody Carbon Charcoal Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e A deep, dramatic dark gray colorway that coordinates perfectly with modern matte black metals, concrete accents, and bright white paint schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Relief Splitface Clefts:\u003c\/b\u003e Real fractured slate surfaces deliver bold 3D depth and organic light scattering that concrete-poured faux stone veneers cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrout-Free Interlocking Matrix:\u003c\/b\u003e Stepped, Z-shaped interlocking boundaries allow adjacent panels to nest tightly against one another, completely hiding raw grid lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium All-Weather Slate Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally frost-proof with exceptional density and low water absorption, making it entirely capable of weathering intense winter freeze-thaw cycles and hot exterior exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRockmount™ Stacked Stone Series \/ MSI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Authentic Premium Natural Slate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePanel Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Inches Height x 24 Inches Length (Classic Modular Format)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-Dimensional (Averages ~0.50\" to ~0.75\" Depth Relief)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplitface (Raw, Unpolished Fractured Cleft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor Spectrum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcoal Pencil (Dark Carbon Gray, Slate Gray, and Cool Ash)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoverage Configuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.00 Sq. Ft. Per Piece \/ 8 Pieces Per Box (8.00 Sq. Ft. Total)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. ~7.00 Lbs Per Piece \/ ~56.00 Lbs Per Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication Rating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrictly Vertical Walls \/ Interior \u0026amp; Exterior Over Structural Backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel \/ SKU Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCHA624-PEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cb\u003eCRITICAL: PREMIUM DARK MORTAR SELECTION:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike light marble or limestone, this is a deep carbon-colored natural slate. To ensure a flawless professional finish, installers \u003cb\u003eshould use a premium, polymer-modified Gray Large and Heavy Tile (LHT) Mortar\u003c\/b\u003e meeting ANSI A118.15 standards. If a bright white thin-set is used carelessly, any minor bleed-through behind the tight pencil-thin joints will show bright white specs, ruining the deep monochromatic visual of your dark charcoal feature wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Recommendations:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate Structural Dead-Load:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to the heavy weight of these natural slate panels (~11 lbs per square foot), they \u003cb\u003ecannot be installed directly over standard interior drywall or wallpaper\u003c\/b\u003e. They must be anchored over a rigid cement backer board (firmly screwed to framing studs at 12-inch intervals) or applied directly over clean, structurally sound masonry or concrete block foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Multi-Box Shuffle:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural slate inherently carries subtle tonal variations from lot to lot. Before applying any adhesive, unpack at least 3 to 4 boxes and lay the panels out on the floor. Mix panels with different shading profiles evenly to ensure a completely balanced visual distribution across your wall surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWet Saw Cutting Mandate:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural slate contains crystalline silica. Installers \u003cb\u003emust\u003c\/b\u003e utilize a professional \u003cb\u003ewet tile saw\u003c\/b\u003e fitted with a continuous-rim diamond blade for all alterations. Never dry-cut these panels, as inhaling airborne silica dust causes severe, permanent respiratory damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo these natural charcoal slate panels require a sealer?\u003c\/b\u003e For interior dry feature walls (like a living room fireplace), sealing is optional but recommended to keep airborne dust from clinging to the rough clefts. For outdoor facades, barbecue surrounds, or surrounding an open fireplace hearth, applying a premium, non-yellowing \u003cb\u003epenetrating\/impregnating sealer\u003c\/b\u003e is highly mandatory. This invisible layer blocks rainwater absorption and shields the dark slate from water tracking or efflorescence (white mineral salts bleeding out of the mortar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan this splitface stone look be installed inside a wet shower enclosure?\u003c\/b\u003e No, this is highly discouraged. While it handles exterior storm rain perfectly due to open-air evaporation, the dense, un-grouted crevices of a dry-stack ledger panel will trap falling body oils, soap scum, and hard water minerals in an indoor enclosed shower. Over time, this leads to mold growth that is nearly impossible to scrub out. Keep this tile limited to dry accent walls, fireplaces, and outdoor facades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRO DESIGN TIPS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pre-Formed Corner Solution:\u003c\/b\u003e If wrapping an outward 90-degree corner (such as an exterior support pillar or a three-sided fireplace), pair these flat panels with matching \u003ci\u003eCharcoal Pencil Corner L-Pieces (6\" x 12\" x 6\")\u003c\/i\u003e. Flip-flop the corner blocks 180 degrees on alternating rows (alternating the long and short legs) to completely hide the vertical corner seam and preserve a solid-masonry look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrazing LED Lighting Schemes:\u003c\/b\u003e Position neutral-to-cool spectrum (4000K) overhead LED spotlights or a hidden valance strip directly above the slate feature wall. Setting the lights to graze down the wall catches the tiny ridges of the thin pencil clefts, projecting intense, sharp shadows that maximize the 3D depth of the dark stone at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Contrast Modernism:\u003c\/b\u003e Lean into a sleek, industrial look by pairing this carbon slate texture with floating shelves made of natural white oak or reclaimed walnut, and accent the space with light gray concrete floors. The warm wood tones soften the dark gray stone, creating an ultra-premium designer balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MS International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50881817149687,"sku":"SCHA624-PEN","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/files\/IMG_2250.webp?v=1782156827","url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/products\/charcoal-pencil-6-x-24-splitface-slate-ledger-panel-by-msi","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}