About Soapstone
Unlike wood, granite or marble,
soapstone countertops do not
absorb stains or liquids, nor
do they require special cleaners.
You can set your hottest oven pan
on soapstone counters and the
stone won't be at all affected.
In fact, there are soapstone pots
for that very reason. Because
it is a siliceous stone, soapstone
kitchen countertops are also
unaffected by acids or alkalis.
In other words, it would take
quite a lot to damage or stain
your soapstone countertops. Finally,
while the need for a sealant is not
as great as other stones, you can
apply a stone sealer or mineral
oil to soapstone counters to bring
out the natural colors and grains
of the stone. Reapply sealant
periodically to your soapstone
kitchen countertops to bring out
a natural patina year to year.
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Soapstone (Sedimentary Stone)
A dense material that wears
well. A rock formed by a
variety of talc.
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