I can't even count the number of chips and dings the workers put in my soapstone. I just figure it lends credibility to the whole "we actually live in a building from 1887" vibe. :-)

And honestly, I don't even notice them anymore and I have at least 8 serious chunks missing and a handful of other nicks and dings. It's funny, what bothers me more are the scratches. Mainly because the workers are gone now and I can't figure out how they get there!

If it they are too deep to sand out ask your countertop guys to fill it with epoxy. They make special tints they can blend to match the color of the Soapstone. Epoxy over polyester resins are better for soapstone.

Um, everyone that set foot in our kitchen basically damaged something or other. Seriously. Everyone.

Do you find that the workers are rougher in general?

I assume this question is some sort of British humour thing.

Said the guy who, tomorrow morning at 8, will greet the return of the painters who hammered shut the paint cans on his newly refinished hardwood floors.

Uggghhh! Why is it that workers aren't more considerate?! First it was the chip, now I found a large scratch, and one of my white island legs was gouged! I just want the renovation done and everyone out, before more damage is done!!!

Months later and I still haven't cleaned all the scuffs and greasy fingerprints off the walls from the guys who did the job.

We are doing our own painting, and have stopped until all the other work is done, even though it means trimming around all the new woodwork that's being installed. Every wall we painted back when we were so motivated to do it early has been scratched, dented or has a drywall patch. We'll have to either touch up or repaint. We just gave up.

Cj