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+1 Our Lowes has slate and at a MUCH lower cost than the lfs's. Look for it in the gardening section where they keep flagstones. The pieces are bigger but you can either cut them with a wet saw or use a hammer and chisel to break them apart to size. (You could try your luck and just drop them but that could get expensive)