Slate Tile Substrate Fail... replacement?

[ubergnomie]

Both my beardies have slate tile as substrate. It was gorgeous in the beginning but now it's starting to be a real downer. Little bits flake off every time I clean the tiles, and its starting to become impossible to get completely clean. I can let them soak in the tub for hours on end and there's still bits of grossness stuck on the tile and in the little cracks...

Any suggestions? I'm looking for something that looks good but is much easier to clean. I don't have much for extra money right now but this isn't working out...

 

[zebraflavencs]

Keep the slate... Use 3 coats of polyurethane, and allow to cure completely (normally around 8 hours). You'll have to recoat every few months, but that slate is just too good to toss out.
Janie