Jen4268? Question about your Nordic Black Granite
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Comments (9)We're shopping for countertops and just saw a granite called "Venezian" . . . it had a rather highly textured surface -- is that what you're talking about as "antiqued?" "Venezian" is actually a trademark for a company's process. I think this is produced by flaming and/or brushing. I mentioned to my husband that you wouldn't be able to write on the surface without a pad underneath, and while I think it would be beautiful on our island, I think it might be harder to keep clean on a food prep area. It sure set my heart racing, though! It was gorgeous!...See MoreSoapstone on perimeter and Nordic Black leathered on island?
Comments (22)AJ I'm guessing you are in New Hampshire. Take a look at The Soapstone Works located on Lee, NH. My brother recently remodeled his kitchen and used them for a ss perimeter and a wood (maple, I think) island. My brother built their cabinets out of oak. The island is painted. The whole look came together nicely. I understand your DH doesn't want a painted island. My brother didn't want this either...hates to paint over perfectly good wood, but went along with my SIL. Maybe you could convince him. Their island is finished with Waterlox. I love the feel and warmth the wood gives. They entertain alot and thus far are very happy with it holding up. Good luck! Here is a link that might be useful: The Soapstone Works...See MoreQuestions for folks with black granite countertops
Comments (14)We have polished AB Premium & my experience, unlike Kevin's, is that it's pretty easy to keep clean...yes there are water spots, but they're not that obvious and if fingerprints get on it and you look at it at the right angle you can see them, but in general it's been easy to keep & look clean. Dust might be a issue if you don't wipe down your countertops every day to two, but ours are wiped down every day so it's never been an issue. Our sink is in front of a large bay down the countertop and for some reason we actually seem to less on that counter...not sure why as I would have expected the opposite! (With one exception....we have a strange rainbow affect around our faucets & SDs & the tops of the sinks....I have no idea what it is and the sunlight does make it more noticeable...I think it's something the granite installers did, but they refused to do acknowledge it was a problem...) I get a lot of ooos & ahhs over my counters...even when they're not the cleanest. We love our counters and would definitely do it over if we had a chance...ummmmm unless we had a kitchen that would work w/soapstone...I love the look & feel of oiled black soapstone w/white veins!...See MoreAntique Nordic Black installed
Comments (12)Actually, my sample seemed very black and even my slabs when I looked at them seemed very black. However, I was looking at them vertically and in a warehouse. I think when they are in the expanse of the kitchen they aren't quite as dark and the variation in the stone is more apparent. I think the light reflects off of the different facets. I found them at Gerrity. They get different lots in. The lot that came in after my slabs had larger facets on them. I don't think they were quite as nice. In fact, some woman really wanted my slabs...hmmm, I wonder if I could have sold them at a premium. There was also a lot that had a white vein running through it. I am embarassed to say that I don't know a lot about it. I spent lots of time researching soapstone and schist, but not this. Soapstone was my first choice, but would have cost $3-4,000 more than this. This stone was already pricey enough. This is finished differently, as they do sell it polished. The polished slabs don't appear as dark. The finish is fairly smooth, although you can feel a bit of the variation. It is not as bumpy as brushed, but not as smooth as soapstone. I think it is smooth enough to roll pastry. I need to roll out Christmas cookies and pie dough over the next few days, so I will see. The one other thing is that there are a few imperfections in the stone. I think it adds character, but I am sure it wouldn't be to others' tastes. I can take some more close-up pictures if you want....See Moreebse
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