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…
Soapstone is trending, and for good reason: its resilient qualities make it an excellent choice for sinks, kitchen and bathroom countertops, shower pans, tiles, and other home renovation projects. Soapstone is also widely used as firebrick material due to its…
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…
Recently, M Teixeira Soapstone was given the opportunity to help create a sizzling ambiance at Cote, New York’s “Most Exciting New Steakhouse.” Restaurateurs Simon Kim and David Shim wanted tabletops that would hold up to heavy use while maintaining an…
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…
M. Teixeira Soapstone, the nations soapstone distributor offering the widest variety, is pleased to introduce its newest wood-burning stove, the Cove 2. With the prices of gas and oil constantly rising, wood-burning stoves are becoming more popular than ever as…