We found veins shaped into a dress <3 This is a soapstone slab, called PA ORIGINAL. This slab is currently for sale. The slab is 65″ x 105″.
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Fabricating PA ORIGINAL Soapstone
Behind the scenes of Michael Homchick Stonework’s fabricating this gorgeous blue green soapstone. This edge is the perfect edge for soapstone! Pots & pans are able to bounce off, instead of chipping. This is quarter inch (1/4″) round top w/a flat bottom.
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 :-)
Different shades of gray/black soapstone
Black Moon Soapstone installed
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…
Beautiful New Marble
Can you imagine having a marble that has modern & vintage flair? The colors of deep evergreen running through this pure white marble, is to die for. It has punches of ripe cranberry tones throughout this classic Italian marble. Name: Fior di Pesco Apuano Material: Marble Origin: Italy Finish: Polished Thickness: 2cm (3/4″) Size: 118″ x 56″
How to remove oils spots from soapstone
Its inevitable that your soapstone will oxidize when its exposed to oil. This mind you, is not staining the stone. The dark spot is the oil oxidizing the stone, similar to metal exposed to water. Some people choose to speed up the oxidizing process and oil the whole counter with mineral oil or wax. This…
We love chalking up soapstone!
Here are a few sweet images of the fun we’ve been having decorating our soapstone slabs. #SOAPSTONE #CHALKART
Soapstone installed exquisitely in a lovely shower
This gorgeous stone is a honed soapstone, installed in a lovely herringbone pattern. We’re lusting over this divine gold shower fixture, in a brushed finish too <3 We love mixing new with the old, the polished with the rustic. Keep designing and installing delicious natural stone tile people! .
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…
The organic “Franklin” edge
Farmhouse Kitchen by Emmaus Kitchen & Bath Remodelers Jarrett Design, LLC Transitional Spaces by Emmaus Kitchen & Bath Remodelers Jarrett Design, LLC Farmhouse Kitchen by Emmaus Kitchen & Bath Remodelers Jarrett Design, LLC Traditional Spaces by Philadelphia Kitchen & Bath Designers Bluebell Kitchens Traditional Kitchen by New Holland Kitchen & Bath Designers Kevin Martin Farmhouse…
Kitchen countertops using PA Original Soapstone & Cherry cabinetry
Craftsman Kitchen by Edina Design-Build Firms w.b. builders
Ideas from using designs from the Midcentury
Penny tile backsplash with black soapstone Midcentury Kitchen by San Francisco Interior Designers & Decorators Regan Baker Design
Black Moon Soapstone Vanity
Wooden antique desk converted into a darling soapstone vanity with an ornate & functional backsplash. Farmhouse Bathroom by Sherman Oaks Architects & Building Designers JWT Associates