Light Gray Soapstone Countertop. Granite Kitchen Top Granite Countertops Soapstone Countertops Marble Countertops Quartz Countertops Solid Surface Countertops. Soapstone countertops, installed, pre-fabricated or custom cut to size or just the slabs for the do-it-yourself homeowner.
If you love the dark beauty of granite and the light veining of marble, consider soapstone Color: Soapstone comes in a range of gray, green-ish to black tones, some with more or less veining. Soapstone fresh from the quarry is light gray in color. Soapstone counters don't require a sealant, making it an environmentally conscious as well.
To darken it evenly, soapstone is treated with mineral oil.
Due to the talc, the stone is usually very soft and the name describes the "soapy" feel and softness of.
Soapstone is a gorgeous natural stone that has many uses. Soapstone counters don't require a sealant, making it an environmentally conscious as well. Soapstone is the common name for the naturally occurring stone known as steatite, a magnesium-rich metamorphic rock containing a high percentage of talc—the same substance found in baby powder.