Soapstone Countertops This Old House. It's composed mostly of mineral talc, which makes it quite soft, but soapstone used for countertops typically has higher percentages of quartz Other Recommended Reading • How To Install a Soapstone Countertop Gelais, with TWD Surfaces in Bridgewater, MA did a fantastic job mentioning our soapstone, as well as Saratoga Wax.
If you like contradictions, you'll love soapstone. Despite being unimaginably dense, soapstone is softer and easier Heat retention was less important for soapstone's other predominant role in old houses—sinks—but its density was a factor there, too. If your kitchen or bathroom remodel wish list includes natural stone countertops, consider eco-sensitive soapstone.
Named for its soap-like feel caused by high talc content, soapstone is a classic.
For the right owner, these countertops will be easier to care for and more charming than most other natural.
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