Connecticut Soapstone Countertops & Stone

If you’re looking for a soft, subtle beauty, soapstone could be the perfect fit.

Soapstone is a naturally occurring type of metamorphic rock that’s soft but incredibly dense. It has a long history of practical use in the kitchen, so you know it’s built to last.

Advantages of Choosing Soapstone

We love soapstone because of its charming ability to age well, but there’s plenty other reasons to fall in love with soapstone:

  • Stain-resistant — Soapstone is dense and nonporous, so it’s naturally stain resistant.
  • Removable scratches — While soapstone is softer than other stones and not scratch-resistant, it does handle its scratches well. Scratches in soapstone can be easily sanded out with a piece of sandpaper, or you can leave the scratches in for a more lived-in look.
  • Heat-resistant — Whether it’s in the kitchen or anywhere else in your home, soapstone can take the heat.
  • Unique — Because no two slabs of soapstone are exactly the same, your soapstone will be uniquely yours. Soapstone is made naturally all around the world and its appearance depends on where it’s formed. It comes in blue, black, gray, green, and some soapstone even has some veining to it.
  • Durability — Soapstone is one of the few stones that actually comes in varying degrees of hardness. While some slabs are softer than others, all soapstone is durable, so you know it’ll be around for a lifetime.
  • Low-maintenance — No sealant needed. You can oil your soapstone to give it some character if you’d like, but you won’t need to treat it any differently than regular old countertops. Just wipe it down with a rag and it’ll stay that same old soapstone you fell in love with.
  • Ages gracefully — Soapstone is famous for growing darker over time, but it’s actually up to you on whether or not you want your soapstone to deepen its shade. You can apply mineral oil to gradually darken its surface, or you can leave it looking like the natural stone you know and love.

Soapstone: The Right Stone for Your Next Project?

Soapstone’s soft yet durable surface makes it ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. Soapstone is particularly great for countertops, sinks, stoves, fireplaces, statuary, and even cookware.

Soapstone requires virtually no maintenance and no sealant is needed. You can oil your soapstone to darken it over time, but this is purely for aesthetic purposes and entirely up to you.

It’s famous for aging gracefully, so consider soapstone if you want stone with a story. Call us to figure out whether or not soapstone is the best fit for your next project.