What started as a small countertop repair grew into a nearly two-year project — 1,000 square feet of honed Perla Santana quartzite across two floors of the Food Network Studios in NYC.
M. Teixeira Soapstone has been honored with a 2026 Coverings Installation & Design Award for its Stormy Black Soapstone installation at COTE Korean Steakhouse in Las Vegas — one of only 25 projects worldwide to earn the distinction.
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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Each of our nationwide warehouses has been receiving gorgeous soapstone slabs from the Barroca quarry. The stone pictured here is from a recent lot of Barroca™ soapstone from this region and shows the traditional, quiet design that’s often quarried from…
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…
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,…
Remodelista is considered the number one home interiors website. Created for design enthusiasts and homeowners, this site is followed intently by influential figures in interior design, architects, bloggers, and more. M. Teixera is proud to announce that we have been…
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…