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…
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…
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…
There are a lot of questions, rumors, myths, and misinformation about the hardness of soapstone. I’d like to inform you about the facts of this stone, its characteristics, its hardness and uses, and how to test it so you are…
Now that you are enjoying your beautiful soapstone kitchen countertop, it’s time to get to work, clear the clutter and enhance the look of your entire kitchen. The first order of business is to stow away those appliance that you…