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.
Category Soapstone 101
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…
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…
A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Soapstone Slab
Soapstone offers both beauty and durability, making it an excellent option for a wide range of applications. Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen, upgrading your bathroom, or working on a brand-new construction project, soapstone can provide the aesthetic and functional qualities…
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…
The Truth About Soapstone Varieties and Quarries
There have been some rumors out there about companies who own quarries, who mine different varieties of soapstone, etc. As a native of the soapstone region of Brazil and a current part-time resident of the area, I would like to…