Many factors determine the price of a particular stone. Availability, ease of extraction, market demand, quality and transportation are a few of the variables that will affect the price.
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Soapstone Maintenance
The only maintenance required for soapstone (steatite) is the application of mineral oil to enhance the natural darkening process the stone goes through. Once mineral oil is applied, the stone will turn into a very dark charcoal gray, sometimes black. Often times, varieties of soapstone will keep a hint of green. Steatite (soapstone or soaprock)…
What is Iron Red?
Iron Red Polished Granite (Hematite) 2cm on sale $22.003cm on sale $ 28.00(Sale expires July 31st, 2012) If Spiderman could have a choice in granite countertops. I think he would choose Iron Red! My eyes have graced the unique, beautiful & strong presence of our Polished, Iron Red Granite on several occassions and always in…
What is the difference between vein cut and cross cut?
It is the direction that the material is cut out of the quarry. VEIN-CUT The Vein-cut process is when they cut the block along the grain, which will show the layers of sediments and contain a left to right veining. Cross-cut The Cross-cut process is when they cut against the grain. It may contain veining,…
What is the difference between vein cut and cross cut?
It is the direction that the material is cut out of the quarry. VEIN-CUT The Vein-cut process is when they cut the block along the grain, which will show the layers of sediments and contain a left to right veining. Cross-cut The Cross-cut process is when they cut against the grain. It may contain veining,…
Got heated countertops?
We do! Here we have some soapstone with a little path we ground down to lay the electrical cord.
Crocodile Rocks VS driving to Seattle
If you’re new to town, or starting a new project. Make sure to check us out! We have the largest selection of soapstone, white marbles and 2cm/3cm thick slabs. We try to carry exotic materials that you can’t get anywhere else. If you want something different our unique, we have it! We’re located on the…
Ever consider using Soapstone as kitchen countertops?
One countertop material often overlooked when designing or remodeling a kitchen or bathroom is soapstone. While soapstone is not for everyone or for every design, this natural stone possesses several advantages that make it a viable competitor of more traditional countertop materials, such as granite, laminates and solid surface. Soapstone is chemically inert, resistant to…
Soapstone Fireplaces/Ovens
Soapstone is a natural material – metamorphic rock – formed millions of years ago under intense heat and pressure. Because it started out in a molten state deep within the earth, and because it has an unusually stable composition, soapstone can comfortably withstand fire and dramatic changes in temperature. For centuries, soapstone has…
Anxious for our new soapstone shipment to arrive!
Valentino Soapstone Dark Julia Soapstone
Pattern names
“Herringbone” “Offset square” “Subway”, “Running bond”, “Brick” “Diamond”, “On Point”, “Diagonal” “Basketweave” “Cobblestone” “Spiral” “Parquet” “Modified Parquet” “Square”, “Grid”
Stone floor designs
Herringbone pattern Diagnol or “on point” “Subway, offset or half bond” “Checkered, or checkerboard” “Striped” “French pattern, Versailles” “Hex, or hexagon” “Chevron or zig zag” “Plaid” “Scallop” “Pinwheel” “Imperial Trellis” “Stacked, or planked”
Marble waterfall
Erin Gates Design
Mixing Soapstone & Marble in your kitchen adds great contrast!
Regan Baker Design
