How To Use Soapstone in Bathroom Design
Soapstone, a natural material renowned for its durability, heat resistance, and unique veining, has earned its place as a standout in bathroom design.
Understanding Soapstone Hardness: What You Need To Know
In this article, we’ll break down the facts about soapstone hardness, including its core traits, practical uses, and how to test its density and strength.
5 Benefits of Soapstone Wood Stoves, Masonry Heaters, and Fireplaces
A soapstone wood burning stove or masonry heater is one of the most efficient, environmentally friendly, and visually appealing ways to warm your home.
Top Reasons to Install a Soapstone Kitchen Backsplash
A soapstone backsplash offers a combination of durability, beauty, and low maintenance that makes it an exceptional choice for homeowners and designers alike. Naturally antibacterial, easy to clean, and visually timeless, a soapstone backsplash can bring both function and style…
How to Decorate Your Soapstone Kitchen Countertop
Your soapstone countertop is more than just a hardworking surface—it’s also a design feature that deserves to shine. To fully enjoy its natural beauty, keep clutter to a minimum and bring in decorative touches that highlight the stone’s character. With…
Natural Stone Buying Guide: Comparing Soapstone Versus Quartz Versus Marble
Choosing a countertop is one of the most important decisions in a kitchen renovation. Our guide to stone countertops compares soapstone versus quartz and marble to help you select the right material for your design goals and maintenance preferences.
Fake Soapstone: What you Need to Know
Soapstone remains a favorite material for home renovation projects, and for good reason. Its natural durability and beauty make it ideal for bathroom and kitchen countertops, sinks, shower pans, tiles, and even laboratory applications. Thanks to its thermal properties, it’s…
Soapstone vs Butcher Block Countertops: Which One is Right for Your Kitchen
Soapstone and butcher block countertops are two of the most popular choices for homeowners looking to combine style and function in the kitchen. Wood and stone have long competed in home design, each offering a distinct look and set of…
Why Does Soapstone Adsorb (NOT Absorb) Mineral Oil When It Is Supposed To Be Nonporous?
Soapstone is a nonporous metamorphic rock that won’t absorb water, acids, or other liquids, making it ideal for sinks, countertops, and other surfaces in the kitchen or bath. But a common question is: if soapstone is nonporous, why does it…
Why Soapstone Drainboards Are the Perfect Addition to Your Kitchen Countertops
When designing a functional and elegant kitchen, every detail matters—including how water drains from the surfaces near your kitchen sink. If you’re investing in soapstone countertops, especially when paired with soapstone sink, adding an integrated soapstone drainboard is a smart…
How To Change the Look of Soapstone Countertops
Soapstone is a favorite for kitchen countertops not only for its strength and beauty, but also for the ability to change its look without a major overhaul. Classic soapstone ranges in colors from light ash gray to rich charcoal allowing…
Soapstone Farmhouse Sinks: A Versatile Kitchen Update
A soapstone farmhouse sink is a beautiful and functional addition to any kitchen. Its classic design, combined with the beneficial properties of soapstone, makes a farmhouse sink crafted of soapstone a popular choice for homeowners seeking a timeless and durable…
Top Benefits of Soapstone for Your Kitchen Sink
Soapstone has been used for centuries for many household applications and is a popular option for kitchen sinks. Pairing a soapstone sink with soapstone countertops, a backsplash, and floor tiles brings a uniform look and elegant aesthetic to any home…
Integral Versus Vessel Soapstone Sinks
Soapstone, renowned for its durability, heat resistance, and antibacterial properties, is a popular choice for both vessel and integral bathroom sinks. While both styles offer similar aesthetics, they differ significantly in design and installation methods. Here, we explore the key…
Using Soapstone for Kitchen Renovations
A soapstone kitchen is the current sensation for home renovation projects. Replacing an old kitchen sink, countertop, backsplash, or floor tile with gorgeous soapstone turns an average space into a comfortable, modern space that looks like it could grace the…
How to Save Money on Soapstone
Soapstone is a popular material for home and commercial renovations. Brazilian quarried soapstone is easy to care for—simply wipe up spills when they occur—and does not require special sealants or treatments beyond optional oil treatment. Nonporous soapstone is acid-, heat-,…
What Is Spider Soapstone?
Margarida is a charcoal gray soapstone variety with plenty of stark white veins that flow throughout the surface. The abundant veining pattern in Margarida resembles an intricate spider web, leading to the nickname Spider Soapstone. Once treated with wax or…
Introducing Our Long Island Branch
In order to meet the needs of our clients, M. Teixeira Soapstone has added a new warehouse location in Huntington Station, New York to serve Long Island and the surrounding area. Our Long Island warehouse and showroom features an extensive…
Why Choose Natural Stone for Counters, Flooring, and More
Natural stone is a strong, durable building material that has been used for centuries in statues, walls, floor tiles, and outdoor fixtures. More durable than artificial products that mimic their design, but can’t match the strength, soapstone, granite, and marble…
Introducing Our Robot Saw Waterjet
Soapstone is a top choice for countertops, sinks, fireplace tiles, and more in kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors, and more. As we continue to expand and modernize our fabrication and installation methods, we have added the latest technology in stone fabrication: a…
Discover the Beauty of Oyster White Marble
Oyster White marble is a metamorphic rock named for its striking resemblance to the pattern on the interior of an oyster shell. This stunning white-based marble features gray veins that range from the palest dove to the deepest charcoal in…
5 Benefits of Soapstone Countertops & Sinks
We love everything about soapstone, and especially recommend it for renovating kitchen countertops and sinks. Explore our five top reasons why soapstone is one of the best choices for your indoor and outdoor kitchen surfaces. 1) Soapstone Resists Bacteria and…
Modern Marble Renovation in a Trendy Brooklyn Home
One of our favorite marble renovation projects we worked on with New York-based fashion stylist Katie Mossman. The finished remodel of her stunning Brooklyn home was featured in Architectural Digest. She wanted to invoke the essence of sunny Baja, California,…
Quartzite Kitchen & Bathroom Countertops Renovation Inspiration
There are numerous natural stone choices for home renovations, and understanding the differences between them all can be daunting. That’s why we like to share client experiences with homeowners like you to show different natural stone slabs in use. As…
M. Teixeira Soapstone’s Grand Opening at The San Francisco Design Center
On June 7th, M. Teixeira Soapstone celebrated the Grand Opening of our new showroom at the San Francisco Design Center, where we are offering the largest variety of soapstone countertops on the West Coast. The San Francisco Design Center is…
M. Teixeira Soapstone Supplier Creates Magnificent Soapstone Fireplace Mantel
We are quite proud to share this extraordinary work of soapstone art. Ronie Ryba, an iconic Brazilian artist and one of our suppliers, created this piece after finding inspiration in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Ryba was intrigued by a renaissance…
M. Teixeira DIY Soapstone Countertop Project Featured in Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s recent article, “Home Buyers Love Splurges in the Kitchen,” suggested that homeowners invest in high quality kitchen finishes before putting their home on the market. The kitchen has long been known as the heart of the home,…
Choose Soapstone Bar Top & Tables for Commercial Spaces
M Teixeira Soapstone helped create a sizzling ambiance at COTE, New York City’s “First Korean Steakhouse,” through our professional soapstone fabrication and installation services. Restaurateurs Simon Kim and David Shim chose soapstone for their eatery to take advantage of a…
Renovate & Save with DIY Soapstone Kitchen Counters
If the heart and soul of your home—the kitchen—is ready for some rehab, make it easier on yourself and your budget with DIY soapstone countertops. Most home renovations can be an expensive undertaking, and custom kitchens with professional installation are…
Soapstone Remnants Add Eclectic Style to Pizza Moto’s Historic Brooklyn Building
After eight years of serving Brooklyn’s best pizza from wood-fired mobile ovens, Pizza Moto found its home in an unassuming building that is rich in history. The restaurant was built and remodeled to create a unique Brooklyn aesthetic and features…