Soapstone Countertops Review – See Just How Good They Really Are

Direct from www.countertopinvestigator.com, "Benefits And Durability Of Soapstone Countertops".

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Happy Wednesday Everyone. The National Home Show Enercare Centre​ is gearing up again and Great Mountain Soapstone​ will be there at booth #4210. Show runs March 10-19, be sure to stop by and say hello.

Peter & Poppy's Kitchen gallery. Love the custom integrated soapstone double sink with drain runnels.

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Enhancing Your Stone. Mineral Oil Unlike marble and granite, soapstone is nonporous, and as such it does not need to be sealed. Yet, applying mineral oil to the surface of the soapstone will not only enhance its overall appearance, it will encourage its natural darkening and will ensure that the stone will darken evenly. Applying mineral oil too little or in excess will not damage soapstone. To effectively apply mineral oil, the oiling cloth should be placed in a plastic resealable bag between uses. This will allow the mineral oil to be readily absorbed for easy and even application. Removing all of the excess oil from the cloth will keep the soapstone product from feeling slick to the touch. Once the last application begins to fade away, another coat can be applied. When soapstone is oiled for the first time the stone will become significantly darker. After the first application of mineral oil the soapstone will begin to lighten again. At that point mineral oil can be reapplied. After each application the soapstone product will retain the mineral oil for a longer period of time. After a period of six to eight months of mineral oil applications, the soapstone will remain permanently dark.

Monday's movie takes us to Peter and Julie's Soapstone kitchen...

Great Mountain Soapstone Showroom

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Outdoor Kitchen Countertops Options

An interesting look at Outdoor Kitchen options as it pertains to countertops. "Another durable stone option is soapstone.", courtesy of HGTV.

Monday movie. Today a quick tour of Jan and Jim's kitchen. Love the contrast between the white cupboards and black island design.

Soapstone Countertops: Pros and Cons to Consider

Some soapstone love from Nancy Mitchell at www.apartmenttherapy.com. "When it comes to natural stone countertops, there are more options out there than just marble and granite." A most excellent observation and we couldn't agree more.

Soapstone Counters: A Love Story

Thursday's Soapstone sighting...Comes from Houzz.com, more specifically Alison Hodgson's Love Story. "You may have learned there are two camps: those who hate their soapstone counters and rue the day they ever heard of the material, and those who love! Love! Love! soapstone so much, they spend hours draped on their countertops, stroking them gently." I laughed because I actually have "Soapstone Fans" that literally come into the showroom regularly just to touch and feel the soapstone.

Great Mountain Soapstone's Monday Movie....Starring Fred and Audrey's kitchen...

Slip Into Something More Comfortable [PHOTOS]

Thursday's Soapstone sighting comes from our good friends at Polycor, courtesy of Annie Roy. I had never thought to compare soapstone to a great pair of worn in blue jeans but it truly makes a great analogy. "There is one material though that gets better with time and wear, just like our beloved blue jeans, but I bet you’ve never seen it in a kitchen."