How To Cut Soapstone Countertops

The tape will protect the soapstone from scoring as it is cut.

How to cut soapstone countertops. They removed the tile and wood from both counter tops along with the cabinet side panels followed by cutting down the base where the shorter cabinet started using a jigsaw. Using a circular saw fitted with a diamond blade and guided by a straightedge cut the stone to length. We were unable to retrofit the taller cabinet side panel and it looks just fine.

With six countertop pieces 1 ¼ thick each piece is 25 12 x 48 overall and theres even a set of 4 backsplashes to finish off the install. Once the piece is cut sand it with 36-grit sandpaper using a belt sander with a vacuum attachment Image 2. Since soapstone is not porous you dont have to think of anything like letting the oil sink in.

Soapstone is a soft stone that can be cut and shaped without any special stone working tools. Allow the wax to sit on the countertop for no less than 15 minutes and no more than 30 minutes. Use a lint free cloth like a t-shirt to wipe off the excess was.

If your soapstone countertop develops an uneven patina you can remove it by sanding the entire surface with fine-grit sandpaper and then applying the. Soapstone slabs can be smaller than granite so the majority of kitchen. California s Ancient Maritime Heritage John W.

The last video provides pricing for countertops both DIY and installed by us. Did you know that more than half the cost of natural stone counters comes from labor. Teixeira Soapstone Kitchen soapstone countertops installe pre-fabricated or custom cut to size or just the slabs for the do-it-yourself homeowner.

A long day at work. Mark the cut on top of the masking tape with a pencil. Wipe it completely and do not leave any greasy feel.