We have a collection of marble slabs in stock, that have an aged yet elegant charm. Perfect for an antique sideboard, vanity or coffee table.
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Who doesn’t like a Black and White combo?
This combo is undeniably gorgeous together! Here we showcase Calacatta Paonazzo Marble with PA Original soapstone.
We found olive green veins in our soapstone
This is called Black Moon and its from block 38.
Fossil Brown Marble
Also known as Pietra di Erfoud. There are fossilized Cephalopods & ammonites embedded in this beautiful marble. Origin is from Morocco. We stock this in 1cm & 2cm thicknesses.
You can actually back light Labradorite Granite!
We have these slabs in 2cm (3/4″) thickness. And light actually shines through in certain areas, when backlit! The iridescent areas are actually used to make jewelry. This stones origin is Madagascar :-)
What does honed mean?
Honed is a matte finish, similar to a flat paint. So its basically a minimal reflective surface. If you wanted your stone to be glossy, than it would be referred to as a polished surface. Either way, they are both achieved with sandpaper. The higher grit of sand paper, the high polish; and the lower grit…
How much does my stone weigh?
The weights listed below are approximate. The thickness suppliers list as “2cm or 3cm” are always nominal, based on where the saw blade was when they cut the stone. The weights also can range based on the density of the stone. For example, soapstone is on average 3 lbs per square foot MORE than any…
Ideas from using designs from the Midcentury
Penny tile backsplash with black soapstone Midcentury Kitchen by San Francisco Interior Designers & Decorators Regan Baker Design
Calacatta Blue
This is a grey variety of Calacatta. It has an undertone of blue greyish in the overall background, with thin cream veining. It has an antique vibe about it. Our slabs are polished, but we can certainly have them honed at an additional charge. These are fairly small slabs, measuring 63″ x 50″. We have…
Keeping cozy
Don’t let the cold deter you from checking out stone this weekend! We’re handing out hand warmers, to help keep a portion of you cozy :-)
Amore Aromastone
For I’ve yet found another reason to love Soapstone Countertops! The stone alone, the color and the inherent softness imbues the soul with charm while still a stone with remarkable density, strength & value. After several adoring years, I am still thankful for Soapstones practicality and it’s tremendous heat tolerance. I have lovingly maintained its unique…
Recommended Edge for Soapstone countertops
When it comes to a marble or soapstone edge, remember that the more square your edge is, the more apt it is to chip. You can still mostly achieve the squared look, just have the top rounded off. Stone fabricators refer to it as a “top round”, 1/8″ radius. My suggestion to have the whole…
Our slabs are made of GOLD!
Fools gold, that is :-) There are many areas where Iron Pyrite crystals have made a home in soapstone slabs, throughout history. Here are a few images of some specs in Brazilian Soapstone.
Earthquake fault lines in stone slabs
See if you can find where the veins looked like they’ve been cut & cropped. Nature does some pretty amazing things.. Daino Reale Marble Classic Original Soapstone White Quartzite
The BEST “Color Enhancer” is….
AGER! But, what is the difference between Ager and Ager Tiger? Ager Tiger is a slightly different formula than Ager. Tiger is formulated specifically for use on the edges of resined exotic stones when matching the resined top to the unresined edge. Exotic stones are created with a very different combination of materials that have…