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Call (905) 270-2959Soft stone · oiled or left natural
Soapstone counters and sinks. We refresh the oil finish, blend scratches, and repair chips.
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About this stone
Soapstone is soft, rich in talc, and absorbs little, which makes it popular for kitchen counters and farmhouse sinks. Some owners oil it dark; others let it go grey. Scratches are part of its look until they build up unevenly.
Acids don't etch it, but knives and pots mark it. Oil darkens it for looks and doesn't seal it. We re-oil evenly, smooth out deep scratches, and repair chips.
Where you see it
Finishes we restore: Oiled dark (kept up by the owner) · Natural matte grey (lightens with use) · Honed smooth (before oiling)
Restore vs replace
Replacing soapstone still means templating and plumbing. Even re-oiling, scratch blending, and chip repair restore most counters in one or two visits.
Problems we fix
Pick what you're seeing. The fix depends on the damage and on how soapstone reacts to it.
Water marks and uneven oil, cleaned and re-oiled evenly.
Learn about this problemKnife and grit scratches, honed out without leaving dips.
Learn about this problemEdge and sink chips, filled and refinished to match.
Learn about this problemPatchy colour from spot oiling, honed and oiled evenly.
Learn about this problemDaily care
Stone FAQ
Free quote
Send photos of your soapstone. We'll confirm the stone, explain how we'd fix it, and quote before any work starts.
No obligation · We reply within one business day
