Vermont Soapstone

Vermont Soapstone is a type of stone that has a luxurious look and a soft texture. Each piece features a unique vein pattern on a polished back ground that, over time (o with a light oiling), darkens into a deep rich gray. Soapstone keeps looking good year after year because it's heat resistant, nonporous, and almost impossible to stain. It's also easy to work, so joints are almost invisible.

Soapstone deposits are found all over the world. Finland and Brazil are the largest inernational producers. Soapstone can also be found along the Appalachian range from Main to Georgia (particularly in Vermont and Virginia).

There are 2 different types of soapstoe found in 2 varieties, which differ based on the talc content. Artistic soapstone has a high talc content, is soft, and is typically used for carving and welders' pencils. The little Inuit whales and polar bears common in gift shopes are carved from this soapstone. Architectural soapstone is the stone used at Vermont Soapstone. It is about 60%-70% talc and is the ideal combination of strength and softness for sinks, countertops, floors, and other architectural elements.

Vermont Soapstone has a blue tint (which sometimes appears green), is basically gray interspersed with flecks and veins of lighter quartz.
Soapstone is used for countertops, sinks, and complete custom kitchens.