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soap stone question

8 years ago
Hi - I’m curious about soap stone counters. They look like a medium gray. Can you please tell me if you have oiled them or kept them the natural color and if they have darkened over time? I’m interested in the natural look of the soap stone and keeping the stone as light gray as possible but curious how dark it will patina over time if I don’t oil it. Thanks
Laurel Hollow, NY · More Info

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  • PRO
    8 years ago

    You really have to oil them unless you are willing to accept heavy staining. The surface will not feel oily after it has soaked in. You may have to repeat as time goes by. The resultant Finnish is satin like.

  • 4 years ago

    So pretty! So is the picture of oiled or non-oiled soapstone? I'm wondering if they get much darker than this.

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