Soapstone Countertops
Stone Countertop Options
A natural stone material, soapstone is a metamorphic rock that comes in many shades but most commonly is found in beautiful gray and black colors with a smooth matte finish. It has many uses in homes, including being used for kitchen and bathroom countertop materials, or used to make decorative fireplace surrounds.
Advantages of Soapstone
Physical Appearance
While many soapstone countertops appear to be one solid color, the material can often times have veins or striking streaks in green, black, gray, or white. All soapstone is not the same, so finding the perfect pattern for you can require a little bit of searching.
Unique Characteristics
A unique property of soapstone is that any scratches can be sanded or oiled away. It’s also heat resistant, doesn’t etch from acidic foods and juices and doesn’t require sealing. All of these features make it a practical option for home projects.
Durability
Soapstone is renowned for its durability and can be used in outdoor and indoor kitchens, bathrooms and fireplaces. Because it is non-porous, it is a popular choice for outdoor kitchens and sinks as well as bathroom countertops. Soapstone is dense and it is easier to wipe clean than quartz, marble, or granite.
Versatility
Soapstone is great for so many applications, including kitchen countertops and fireplace surrounds. Due to its dark coloring it’s not often chosen for bathroom projects, but it can still be used for vanity tops. It can even act as an accent piece to provide contrast against lighter-colored tiles and countertops. Some slabs can have a worn appearance, making it a popular choice for farmhouse inspired kitchens and rooms.
Care & Maintenance
A feature that soapstone countertops are loved for is that you can simply sand away nicks and scratches as they appear. If you want a dark look, it must be oiled every few months. Soapstone grows, ages and patinas over time, so homeowners must be comfortable with the appearance changing as time goes on. Since soapstone darkens easily with the passage of time, homeowners can use mineral oil to hasten that process. Mineral oil naturally darkens the surfaces of counters. If you are using it, you’ll want to use a cloth rag to apply the oil before buffing it into the surface.
Stone Fabrication
Metropolitan operates its own stone fabrication facility and showroom in Norwood, Massachusetts which features the latest computer-driven technology and machinery. We fabricate and offer professional installation on all of our stone work and do not sub out.
Our stone teams design the project, template and install, providing a hands-on experience.
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Metropolitan operates its own stone fabrication facility and showroom in Norwood, Massachusetts which features the latest computer-driven technology and machinery. We fabricate and offer professional installation on all of our stone work and do not sub out.
Our stone teams design the project, template and install, providing a hands-on experience.