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Melissa G

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10. It seems the soapstone used for counter tops is a harder variety

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Reply #8)

Thu Jan 24, 2013, 05:50 PM

Jan 2013

according to a designer friend of mine.

She gave me the good advice "to not go with anything glossy or too busy. There's already too much going on in any kitchen, the counter top is one of the few places your eye can rest."

Thought I would pass it on.

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Onyx counter tops [View all] newcriminal Jan 2013 OP

Wow, sounds really expensive! OffWithTheirHeads Jan 2013 #1

They are not that much more than granite. newcriminal Jan 2013 #4

I was told that it is not a good choice for counters, but I have no firsthand experience with it. Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 #2

You are right about the acid. newcriminal Jan 2013 #3

Isn't soapstone pretty soft and easy to mar and chip? Melissa G Jan 2013 #5

Soapstone is a great (and $$$) counter material. Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 #6

Used to sculpt and just remember how often it was used in inexpensive asian pieces Melissa G Jan 2013 #7

You might be interested in this link Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 #8

It seems the soapstone used for counter tops is a harder variety Melissa G Jan 2013 #10

Here is a really nice countertop. Warm, unusual, casual: Richlite Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 #9