Upgrade your kitchen with the elegance of Soapstone countertops
Soapstone countertops and vanity tops are very popular in kitchens and bathrooms. Many homeowners are installing soapstone countertops because it is a beautiful natural material with a smooth feel. It has an excellent surface for making a pastry dough. It is resistant to etching from acids and and scratches in the countertops can be hand sanded and polished with sandpapers. Soapstone does not etch and is commonly used in chemistry labs due to its durability and natural antibacterial effects.
What’s the advantage of having soapstone countertops in my kitchen?
They add a rustic and natural look to your kitchen, only soapstone offers that! Luxurious but not too much, simple but with an upscale feel.
Soapstone is very resistant to stains and it’s easy to clean.
Soapstone countertops are smooth and pleasant to the touch.
It’s eco friendly.
Soapstone is durable and lasts a life time!
Soapstone is also heat resistant, great for cooking, you can place hot pan on soapstone countertops.
Soapstone maintenance
Soapstone is very durable, but if you want your soapstone to look good, it is important to take care properly of the countertops.
You can apply mineral oil on soapstone countertops every 3 to 6 month. It makes the soapstone color darker and more attractive. The mineral oil will evaporate so it need to be reapplied. Mineral oil applications are required less frequently as time goes on.
Clean your soapstone regularly with soapy water and a brush. Do not use any strong chemicals, abrasive products or acid based cleaners on soapstone countertops as they can damage the surface.
Soapstone is relatively soft and it is prone to scratches. If a scratch or mark gets on the stone you don’t like, either rub it out with a dry paper towel and lots of muscle or use a little piece of light grit sandpaper. The sanded stone will return to it’s original gray-blue color.
Soapstone colors range from dark gray to blueish and greenish gray with some veining. Over time as the soapstone is installed, the stone achieves a beautiful patina. Time will make the stone slowly darken from regular use. Also the stone is usually treated with mineral oil and after the treatment the stone will darken.
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock that is composed primarily of talc, with varying amounts of chlorite, micas, amphiboles, carbonates and other minerals. Soapstone is unaffected by heat or liquids because it is extremely dense.
Discover the natural beauty that lasts a lifetime with soapstone countertops
