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| Soapstone has been used
throughout Europe and the Americas for
centuries.
In colonial and present day New England, soapstone
has always |
been a favored
product for use in traditional sinks, kitchen countertops, fireplaces, and
wood stoves. Soapstone’s low porosity, exceptional resistance to heat, and
its inertness to etching and damaging chemicals make it ideal for kitchen
countertop use.
Soapstone fits extremely well with a
traditional rustic look, but it also compliments modern contemporary
design. It’s soft color,
smooth texture, and usability; make soapstone a truly unique and versatile
material.
In its
natural state, soapstone’s quiet gray color and spotting texture resembles
granite, while occasional white or green veining takes on the effect of
marble. A liberal application
of mineral oil will deepen the color, creating a rich, dark traditional
look. Without oil the light
gray color will darken over time, especially in areas exposed to food and
skin oils.
The
durable composition of soapstone makes it less brittle, ideal for kitchen
countertops, sinks, and fireplaces.
It is inert to acids and alkalis and has been used extensively in
acid sensitive environments, including kitchen countertops and sinks, for
centuries.
Because
of the unique make-up of soapstone, your countertops and sinks wear
evenly. Scratches are easily
blended in with the surrounding areas and maintenance consists of another
liberal application of mineral oil to the entire surface. |
