I’ve never seen such thick soapstone! That’s not to say that it’s a bad thing. Certainly you can easily live with it.

I’d be more concerned with the fabrication, how the tops were finished. Are the tops smooth, silky, and matte in appearance? You’ll be able to tell fully, when that first oiling has disipated.

Here’s a pic of my soapstone in the baking center. FYI, we stopped oiling years ago.

This is the thickness I wanted! I don’t get that my fabricator thinks it can’t be this size. The rest of the fabrication was seamless-just the thickness that was a bit shocking..

I will say, the thickness of your soapstone does give me pause…as to, if your slabs are truly soapstone. I’m guessing you purchased them at a generic stoneyard, that mostly sells granite, quartzite, marble, and the manmade stuff (quartz)? A lot of those stone yards mislabel their slabs.

Before purchasing, did you test a sample for porosity…applying ketchup, vinegar, lemon juice, and other household condiments? Soapstone is impervious to everything. It will not stain or etch. Once the first oiling has evaporated, you might try testing in an inconspicuous spot…that is, if you hadn’t tested a sample previously. Just a thought.🤷🏻‍♀️

What was the thickness of the slabs? 2 cm or 3 cm?

Is it a mitered edge or laminated edge?

Is there a plywood substrate under the slab? (typical in CA with 2 cm slabs)

@chispa it was a 3cm slab with a mitered edge there is plywood substrate they even reinforced the island

@darbuka-the place where we purchased only sells natural stone. The owner is very passionate about natural stone-he’s even a partner in a quarry in Italy. So I would assume it is soapstone but you’re right I never did a a test

@Raimondi-Yikes! The part with a backsplash doesn’t have plywood. Only the island. But I’m sure it would be such a pain to make it less thick. I just don’t understand why my fabricator says it couldn’t be thinner. I’ve seen so many thinner cuts of soapstone.

@fabbys35, not much you can do, but learn to love it or start tearing stuff apart. With a 3 cm slab there was no need for any built up edges ... but some people do like the thicker edge look, so it isn't wrong, just a different look and boils down to personal preference.

If you had posted your photos and told us to look at your new kitchen reveal, everyone would have given you compliments and no one would have thought there was anything wrong with your counter edges. People would assume that was the look you wanted and liked.

Thank you, you’re right, I’m thankful and will learn to love this new look. Just disappointed because we have waited and saved up for so long to do this and I have dreamed up every last detail of this project. It’s also my fault for not being on top of our designer. Our fabricator said they cleared this edge with her but she doesn’t recall that 🫤 You live and learn!