tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post7400710622516811094..comments2024-03-27T23:00:22.683-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: Soapstone...for the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger212125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-4101382748267774162022-05-31T09:38:20.936-04:002022-05-31T09:38:20.936-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Sun Light KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00869489262039407368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-9728314962029853802021-09-09T04:21:15.065-04:002021-09-09T04:21:15.065-04:00I also read from https://www.caesarstone.ca/blog/p...I also read from https://www.caesarstone.ca/blog/pros-and-cons-of-soapstone-countertops/ that oils aren't soapstone friendly. Plus, I think it's a pain to oil the countertop every so often. For me, it feels like it's resealing granite. Good thing that you've found a soapstone wax. Also, what do you mean by "enhance" when oiling the soapstone?Kay Smithhttps://www.caesarstone.ca/blog/pros-and-cons-of-soapstone-countertops/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-90779779426069612922020-11-04T13:53:36.732-05:002020-11-04T13:53:36.732-05:00yes.yes.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-67053313274011408902020-09-01T08:38:46.203-04:002020-09-01T08:38:46.203-04:00Do you have a bead board tile backslash??Do you have a bead board tile backslash??Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111394143251675748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-33465492034612439412018-12-30T17:53:19.354-05:002018-12-30T17:53:19.354-05:00Hi, thank you for your post. I really love your ki...Hi, thank you for your post. I really love your kitchen cupboard/drawer handles. Do you mind letting me know where you got them from?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03939314973629637435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-66250271928807347902018-12-14T13:46:54.128-05:002018-12-14T13:46:54.128-05:00Thank you Lydia for your comment. Interesting abo...Thank you Lydia for your comment. Interesting about the green being softer. for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-75500691199206141632018-12-09T23:19:34.687-05:002018-12-09T23:19:34.687-05:00I found your post courtesy of Laurel Bern's bl...I found your post courtesy of Laurel Bern's blog. I had soapstone installed on my kitchen island when I did a remodel several years ago. I didn't put it around the periphery counters since I was leery of the 'softness' and chipping. And thought that the counters next to sink and stove would take more of a beating. I went with a conventional granite that doesn't mimic but complements the soapstone. The minor chipping and scratching is really the only issue I have faced. But after doing the research up front, I knew that I loved the look, feel and nature of soapstone and that since I'm not a "I need everything to look PERFECT" person, I would just call the soapstone imperfections 'patina'! I particularly love the ability to pull something out of the oven that has been roasting at 450 degrees and just plotz the pan on the soapstone counter without worry. I have used the very fine sand paper blocks to smooth out deeper scratching (darn wine bottles) and the edge chips.. It works well. I would do soapstone again in a heartbeat but would probably move to a more gray based stone rather than the fairly dark greenish stone I installed - my understanding is that the darker gray stone is a bit sturdier than the softer green soapstone. I realize your post is several years old, but it certainly remains relevant and very helpful. I enjoyed it thoroughly - thank you.Lydia Fekulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15773016481849600405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-39840058441702216792018-11-26T13:31:54.355-05:002018-11-26T13:31:54.355-05:00hi, Yes, I would start with talking to the company...hi, Yes, I would start with talking to the company. The countertops should have all come from the same slab(s). Did you pick and template the slabs yourself? Or did you just request soapstone? No, oil won't go over wax. Good luck.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-54928132399612478872018-11-26T13:28:49.097-05:002018-11-26T13:28:49.097-05:00So happy to hear that the post helped Nicole! Was...So happy to hear that the post helped Nicole! Was just in Oregon last month!! Such a beautiful place!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-4430870633281786652018-11-16T11:42:29.451-05:002018-11-16T11:42:29.451-05:00Just had soapstone counters installed and put the ...Just had soapstone counters installed and put the first coat of wax (real milk paint). I really love how they look but I have one issue and wonder what your opinion is. I have an L counter top and island. The island top and one side of the L (the long side) look like the same type of slab, beautiful with veining. The short part of the L looks like a totally different type of stone. It is much lighter gray because it has much more white in the background (not veins but more like cloudy or wispy areas) This makes the seam next to the longer part of the L show up a lot and I feel like its too much of a contrast. Should I be complaining to the company I purchase from? Should they have made sure the sections were from the same stone? If I put a lot of coats of wax on the lighter section will it get darker and darker to match better? Would oil be darker than wax? Could I put oil over the wax? HAHA, sorry for so many questions!lzawiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001294012984343062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-38541532657119915402018-08-07T08:08:02.026-04:002018-08-07T08:08:02.026-04:00Hi,
We recently had soapstone installed in our new...Hi,<br />We recently had soapstone installed in our new construction and chose a gray soapstone. The installers oiled it without asking us prior to installation and I had wanted to keep it natural. How long does it normally take for it to return to its natural gray? They came out and cleaned it with Dawn but it’s nowhere close to the natural color yet. Thanks !!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647735471998388626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-90942004098886832022018-07-15T19:38:06.800-04:002018-07-15T19:38:06.800-04:00I ran across your blog earlier this week and how t...I ran across your blog earlier this week and how thankful I am to have stumbled upon it. We recently bought a home with soapstone countertops and kitchen sink. The previous owner had mineral oiled the countertops before we moved in and although the color was beautiful I wasn’t fond of the tackiness it left and how it felt oily long afterwards. Your blog about soapstone and the wax was a blessing. I ordered it that same night after reading about it and received it mid week. Just today I gave them a nice scrub with soap and water and then waxed them. I absolutely love how they turned out and know I’ll be so much happier with the wax. I had never heard of soapstone and knew after purchasing our home I needed to read up and educate myself on it. I’m so thankful to have come across your post, and I want to thank you for how informative it is for us newbies :). Best regards, Nicole (all the way from Oregon)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12105558302700928984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-65258807515040220762018-05-02T14:20:08.912-04:002018-05-02T14:20:08.912-04:00hi Tricia! The countertops were installed first an...hi Tricia! The countertops were installed first and then the beadboard. The caulk was a white "paintable" caulk. I chose not to install a soapstone trim piece because it seemed too contemporary to me. Everyone, of course, argued with me but I have never had an issue with the beadboard meeting the soapstone. Best of luck on your remodel!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-34502639534139014352018-04-28T21:21:54.873-04:002018-04-28T21:21:54.873-04:00Hi there! I have had your kitchen pinned for quite...Hi there! I have had your kitchen pinned for quite a while! We are finally remodeling our kitchen and after much research and various design ideas...I have chosen soapstone counters and beadboard backsplash! I have a couple of questions I hope you don't mind answering. What was installed first, the countertops or the beadboard? I notice that you did not choose to install trim piece between the counter and backsplash. What color/kind of caulk did you use between the two, if any? Thank you, so much! Tricia :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275570331854847798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-51498585278865350362018-02-23T12:30:59.804-05:002018-02-23T12:30:59.804-05:00Kristen, Thank you! A 1930's home in Alabama ...Kristen, Thank you! A 1930's home in Alabama sounds wonderful! I do not know the name of the stone, sorry. I would just continue to source local stone yards and see what they have access to.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-5145968992365481802018-02-23T12:28:08.285-05:002018-02-23T12:28:08.285-05:00Thank you Sabrina, that is so nice to hear!Thank you Sabrina, that is so nice to hear!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-19031573265818319412018-02-07T13:30:59.110-05:002018-02-07T13:30:59.110-05:00I'm in the exact same predicament! We want to ...I'm in the exact same predicament! We want to leave the original headboard behind the backsplash but worry about the seam. I think taping both surfaces (only exposing where you want the caulk line to go) makes it easier to create a clean caulk line. But even so... *if* we caulk we might just use clear caulk and have as thing a caulk line as possible. But maybe we will just do without for awhile and see how it goes!Kristennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-71597840795052226572018-02-07T13:27:03.235-05:002018-02-07T13:27:03.235-05:00I just love your blog! We recently moved from the ...I just love your blog! We recently moved from the gorgeous equestrian/hunt country of Virginia to northern Alabama. I'm home sick for all of the historic properties and buildings. We luckily found a 1930's home and are doing some minor (mostly cosmetic) renovations to bring it up to par while nodding to history. I can't help but to incorporate vintage, or vintage style, items. I love soapstone and we are looking at bringing it in for our countertops. We've been disappointed with the selection we have to choose from here. Do you know what type of soapstone you have? Or the importer that sold it to you? I think your soapstone is perfection - the color and amount of veining is exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks for your awesome blog. So inspiring! I just *love* what you did with your home. Kristennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-42267782934733392302017-09-09T14:39:20.831-04:002017-09-09T14:39:20.831-04:00Yes! American soapstone!!! Absolutely gorgeous, an...Yes! American soapstone!!! Absolutely gorgeous, and more sustainable than quarrying something from far, far away and shipping it here. Yay!Sabrinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-72088702598020314512017-09-09T14:37:17.110-04:002017-09-09T14:37:17.110-04:00I am excited to get our home remodeled, and your k...I am excited to get our home remodeled, and your kitchen is an absolute inspiration to me. Thank you for this extremely informative, well-illustrated, and honest article. You've done a great service to all of us out here in internet-land! Sabrinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-67957428877355670152017-06-30T14:21:09.177-04:002017-06-30T14:21:09.177-04:00We absolutely adore our soapstone! We purchased ou...We absolutely adore our soapstone! We purchased our slab from a place called Crocodile Rocks in Seattle and they gave us a wax to use. It is tremendous! I've tried the Milk paint and it shows fingerprints because apparently it has beeswax in it, which never dries. Anyway, thanks for sharing! I love your kitchen! I can't remember the brand, but you can ask them. www.crocodilesrock.com Cherishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06094164306494763754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-78602043530279984332017-03-27T19:14:46.279-04:002017-03-27T19:14:46.279-04:00Thanks for keeping up on your blog post over the y...Thanks for keeping up on your blog post over the years. We are having soapstone and a white subway tile backsplash installed soon. They did the template today! I've purchased the Real Milk Paint Soapstone Sealer and wood wax. Can you describe how you apply it including quantity please?<br />Cathy in DenverAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131840221941413692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-75996102126957677622017-02-21T19:43:15.762-05:002017-02-21T19:43:15.762-05:00hi Sarah, When you ask if soapstone "feels th...hi Sarah, When you ask if soapstone "feels the same as the other stone" to you mean cold to the touch? If so, I would say that soapstone is a bit warmer? But, if you keep your home heated, which I know you do in Vermont;) then I wouldn't think either would not be that cold. Marble is a favorite among bakers to roll out doughs on the colder surface, but I have never noticed it truly feeling cold. If you kitchen is darker the soapstone might be too dark for the space- just something to consider. Good luck.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-54668586952216851512017-02-21T07:57:28.845-05:002017-02-21T07:57:28.845-05:00Hello! Thanks for your blog post.
I am thinking o...Hello! Thanks for your blog post. <br />I am thinking of soapstone for an island with a sink in it. I don't want granite, quartz or marble because they feel so cold to me here in Vermont, not enjoyable to sit at a cold table. Does soapstone feel the same as other stone? I am considering Corian to avoid that cold feeling but I am reluctant to use a plastic surface because I love natural materials. My kitchen doesn't have great natural lighting because of a covered porch just outside. Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08775828648478099674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-16717975370958635662017-01-26T23:43:35.582-05:002017-01-26T23:43:35.582-05:00I prefer mineral oil instead of wax. Wax is sticky...I prefer mineral oil instead of wax. Wax is sticky. Actually i have found i prefer the soapstone natural not oiled or wax. No water marks. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455662011318728701noreply@blogger.com