12 years ago

This is such a lovely and unique kitchen. Are the countertops soapstone? If so I have heard that they are difficult to take care of. Thank you.

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Dennen Design Furniture
11 years ago
Soapstone if the easiest material to clean. It wont stain, you can put hot pots on it with no effect and any mess can be wiped off with a wet sponge.
feeny
11 years ago
In addition, when oiled or waxed soapstone absorbs any scratches into the patina so they look like part of the natural texture of the stone. The maintenance issue that people worry about (and that makes it not for everyone) is that during the first few months you need to oil or wax it frequently (every two weeks or so) and then after that every few months for the first year. After a year or so it needs the waxing much less to keep the matte finish consistent. Ours is now 3 years old and I wax it about 2x a year (about a ten minute job).
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