Soapstone is a Great-Looking Material for Updating Your Space

Pacific Shore Stone offers a wide range of Soapstone for all your home surface.

By Gloria Brown

Soapstone is a popular choice for countertops and there is no wonder why. It is a natural beauty, available in several colors, and Pacific Shore Stones offers a wide range of soapstone in various finishes. Not only is soapstone beautiful on its own, but it also pairs well with other surface options such as marble, quartzite or even quartz. Its versatility is one of the reasons it is popular. Soapstone is nonporous, meaning a soapstone counter will never stain, etch, or harbor bacteria. Due to its high talc content, soapstone can be soft but also one of the most forgiving because it can be sanded or refinished if need be.

An Overview of Soapstone

Soapstone is a durable stone which is mainly composed of talc. The talc is what gives it its reputation as a “soft” stone (softer than granite or quartz). Being a softer stone is part of its charm for many customers. The weathered, personalized look and feel of the surface adds character and gives soapstone its changeable finish. Soapstone will scratch, but due to its nature, it’s quite forgiving because the scratches become part of the natural look of the stone over time. Larger scratches in the stone can usually be sanded out by hand.

Unlike granite and marble, soapstone is not porous. This means that you don’t need to re-seal soapstone countertops. However, the presence of talc in the stone makes the finish matte, so homeowners often choose to oil their soapstone countertops. This makes the stone appear darker and shows off more of its natural beauty. It’s a personal preference how often you oil the surface. Since the stone is non-porous, the oil will eventually wear off because it sits on the surface rather than seeping into the stone.

Soapstone is well suited to the growing trend for outdoor kitchens. Its natural qualities make it able to withstand cold winter temperatures with freezing and thawing, as well as extreme temperature changes and very hot weather. Due to its non-porous nature, rain, leaves and so on will not stain the surface. Also because of this, it won’t discolor or fade over time in direct sunlight.

Soapstone is available in plenty of colors with different vein patterns including but not limited to black, green, blues and grays. Dark gray or black soapstone is the top trending color because it is minimalistic. Soapstone is perfect for the kitchen, namely the island, because of its heat-resistance, durability, and low maintenance.

If you’re looking for a flawless surface which will not show any scratches or marks, soapstone may not be suitable for you. Soapstone will never look perfect, but that’s what appeals most to the people who love it. They enjoy the character and the personalised look and feel of the stone as it changes over time and with use.

Pacific Shore Stones is a leading distributor for Caesarstone. Offering Caesarstone gives you even more color choices and product options in selecting slabs for their projects. Pacific Shore Stone has a large inventory of granite, marble, quartz, travertine, onyx, limestone, soapstone, quartzite and sintered surface slabs.with a selection of various colors and finishes, plus dedicated staff to assist you with your choices.