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…
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…
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…
A very common question in the soapstone market for use in countertops is why this rock “absorbs” mineral oil when is supposed to be non-porous? We have two concepts that must be discussed to clarify this question. Absorption, in the concept…
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Marine Black “Soapstone” is a name you should watch out for… Soapstone is trending, and for good reason: its resilient qualities make it an excellent choice for sinks, kitchen…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…