PHOTOS: Soapstone Saga

12 years ago

I thought I would post some photos of our soapstone journey so that others completely naive to the process might know what to expect during the process. Our soapstone was installed and then immediately protectively covered. I cannot wait for the reveal and posting this helps with the waiting!

We found Green Mountain Original at the second yard we went to but there was only one slab that we liked. As another shipment was expected within a month, we had time and were happy to wait.

Went to a third yard, just to rule out their SS and to prove we should wait for more GMO, and we fell in love with Belvedere. I actually got tears in my eyes.

We were told Belvedere darkens with time and went back the second day to confirm and to oil the rest of the slab.

Thanks to all the wonderful people here, I knew to MARK my slab and take proof of ownership. And to take a sample home and abuse it. I also put spaghetti sauce, vinegar, and wine on it for 24 hours and pounded it with everything I could think of.

Day of Templating: After measurements at our house, we joined them back at the yard for templating. These guys were absolute perfectionists and we didn't even have to be there other than to say which areas were our favorites.

Day of delivery entailed some onsite cuts and 7 workers to bring in and install.

Beautiful unoiled runnels that I love and asked for thanks to the incredible people on this site.

If all goes well, I will be able to post finished photos by next week!

Amy

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Comments (13)

holligator
12 years ago
Beautiful (especially those runnels--I love mine, too!), and I can't wait to see more pics! :)
alwaysfixin
12 years ago
Oh, the soapstone is gorgeous. Can't wait to see it installed!
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mpagmom (SW Ohio)
12 years ago
Wow! I'm glad it's a saga with a happy ending! I'll look forward to the pictures.
bigjim24
12 years ago
I love it. Well worth the wait. So glad you love it. I love my runnels as well. Can't wait to see the installed pics!!! Enjoy.
amela
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks! Also, if you look closely, you will see tiny white circles where these perfectionists didn't think their fabrication was perfect. Onsite, they sanded until perfect to their incredibly critical eyes. Installation of my small kitchen took 5 hours.

Amy
dianalo
12 years ago
Wow! Just, Wow!
cat_mom
12 years ago
Pretty, pretty rock!!!
oldhousegal
12 years ago
Wow- it's gorgeous! Thanks so much for posting- I'm about 2 1/2 weeks away from getting my Belvedere and I'm so excited. I hope mine is as gorgeous as yours is! Enjoy it!
fivefootzero
12 years ago
Love love love our Belvedere. Yours looks just like ours. We don't oil it, but I might this week just to see a different look. Love it unoiled though. It's so easy to care for, hard as a rock (LOL), and still silky smooth!

Enjoy!!!
willtv
12 years ago
Great countertop!
Now let's see the rest of the kitchen.
amela
Original Author
12 years ago
I always thought I'd oil, but like @fivefootzero, I think it's too gorgeous in its unoiled state.

And @willtv, I wish I could see the rest of the kitchen! Still at the painting phase. Yes, I think our painters are perfectionists as well. It is taking over 2 1/2 weeks, 6 days a week. And we have a small kitchen compared to most here! Not even room for a small island.

Amy
scootermom
12 years ago
Absolutely beautiful. Where did you buy it and who did your fabrication?
amela
Original Author
12 years ago
I bought it at Soapstone International in Anaheim, CA. My fabricator was Erazo Tile & Slab that they recommended and that another gardenwebber used.
As soon as my backsplash is installed, I will post more photos because it's now oiled and fabulous!