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newcriminal

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3. You are right about the acid.

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 23, 2013, 10:34 PM

Jan 2013

I specifically asked about coffee when I asked the kitchen designer about the onyx. She said that shouldn't be a problem as long as it is properly sealed. I wouldn't have it in the real kitchen area, I'm leaning towards soapstone for those counter tops. I want to use the green onyx with the brown and white veins.

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Wow, sounds really expensive! OffWithTheirHeads Jan 2013 #1

They are not that much more than granite. newcriminal Jan 2013 #4

I was told that it is not a good choice for counters, but I have no firsthand experience with it. Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 #2

You are right about the acid. newcriminal Jan 2013 #3

Isn't soapstone pretty soft and easy to mar and chip? Melissa G Jan 2013 #5

Soapstone is a great (and $$$) counter material. Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 #6

Used to sculpt and just remember how often it was used in inexpensive asian pieces Melissa G Jan 2013 #7

You might be interested in this link Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 #8

It seems the soapstone used for counter tops is a harder variety Melissa G Jan 2013 #10

Here is a really nice countertop. Warm, unusual, casual: Richlite Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 #9