Below is a play-by-play of the installation.
These guys drove in from Arizona, and within 2 days measured, fabricated, and installed the soapstone countertops.
These slabs are HEAVY at 20 lbs/sq ft.
There is a 3/8" overlap of the sink. The holes for the faucet, soap, drinking water, and vent are drilled.
Black epoxy is mixed up to join the soapstone pieces and fill in any voids.
A ding is repaired with the special epoxy. After it dries you can't even see it.
Even through the talcum powder layer you can see the caramel vein showing through.
Soapstone installation is messy work.
Soapstone is much denser than granite and can't be stained. However, it is soft enough so that hand sanding can be accomplished to smooth the edges.
This looks gray now but wait until it's oiled.
I oiled the soapstone with mineral oil. It's shiny because it's still wet. When dry, it will have a matte finish.
The counter looks great! The door to the laundry room has a "Delta" pattern in it.
Wow! Beautiful! I am considering soapstone for our kitchen and have heard more than a few negatives. Still happy? Any advice? What is the special epoxy for dings?
ReplyDeleteThank you
Holly
I still love the counters. With use they may get little scratches here and there but they can be sanded out if it bothers you. Just occasionally oil the counter to keep it looking that deep rich charcoal color.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what the special epoxy they used was but I do remember being surprises at how well it blended in. I'm sure any soapstone installer could tell you.