Florida Joshua's job for the day

14 years ago

was installing our soapstone. These aren't the best pictures -- will get more with better detail during the daytime, and when a weee little more progress is made on the kitchen -- but suffice to say, it was worth the year wait! It is really smooth, the veining is so cool, I keep finding unique little patterns. We all keep wandering into the kitchen and looking at it (yes, and feeling it)

Peninsula: looking from DR into kitchen

Stages 45 sink: can you find the seam? My son had to show me! We flattened out the "pass-thru" in back of the sink and enlarged the window -- now that the ss is installed we're really glad we did this.

And a close up of the veining by the sink -- this is only just one really gorgeous area of the stone -- and the seam runs right thru it.

We were concerned that the black counter would "close in" the kitchen, but it actually makes the kitchen looks larger and open. I'm anxious to get the other aspects finished now. Plumber tomorrow!

And thanks, Joshua, for leaving me the hutch to oil -- it's done and looks FABULOUS!

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kmsparty
14 years ago
Beautiful! I like your cabinets and flooring too. What kind of flooring is it?
sabjimata
14 years ago
Looks great. What stone is it?
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Sorry I had to go back 3 pages to find this post. . .whew! ! ! You can get a smooth finish on all soapstone, but and this is a big but, you will notice a big difference between the soapstone that has higher talc content vs. one that is a bit lower in talc content. The silkiness is directly related to the talc content. Your best bet is to go to a yard with some different varieties and feel each one. There is a noticeable difference between the two. Just ask around and I think many who have seen and touched different varieties will be on the same page. So yes M. Tex is right when they say this stone is very silky and I know for fact few soapstone's will feel like this stone. Dorado is also right when they said that most stones can be finished smooth, but it will not feel like the few stones on the market that have a very high talc content. Smooth is really relative here. The harder and the less talc content that soapstone has it will begin to feel like a honed granite vs. silky smooth soapstone. A perfect example is Malibu Green (which is really a serpentine classified as a soapstone) verses a stone like Black Venata. Is Malibu Green smooth, yes, but not like Santa Rita, Black Venata, Python, or Cobra for example. The harder varieties will perform well in a kitchen. They tend not to scratch as easily, but take a bit more effort to sand out, most don't sand the scratches out, they just enjoy the patina process. If you go to Denver, check up with M. Tex. I think they also have a shop located right in Denver. Then you will be able to see the differences. I would always recommend picking out your stone if you have that option.
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remodelfla
14 years ago
Really looks beautiful. I'm going to guess santa Rita Venata?
cat_mom
14 years ago
Beautiful!
willowdecor
14 years ago
Another beautiful job by a true master craftsman!! Joshua if you read this - call me!
xx-Willow
bireland
14 years ago
Fabulous...bet it feels good, too. I can't keep my hands off mine. Nature and man at their best!
rjr220
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14 years ago
Even if I must say so myself, it's even more beautimous this morning!

It's Black Venata soapstone, sooo lovely!

Kmsparty -- my floor -- it looks more purplish in this picture than IRL. Actually is blue, tan, burgandy -- it's Daltile Cobblestone that they've discontinued. We put it in 5 years ago when moved into the house and I still like it, so -- it stayed when the rest of the kitchen left!
julie94062
14 years ago
Oooooh, I have serious soapstone envy!!! So gorgeous.
sis2two
14 years ago
Your soapstone is beautiful! Isn't it exciting! Okay I have to ask since my soapstone looks like it may be the same type. What backsplash are you going to use? I need ideas. Thanks.
flwrs_n_co
14 years ago
Beautiful soapstone! I had to put my reading glasses on to find that seam by your sink! LOL! Also love, love, love your cabinets. Do you mind sharing manufacturer and finish? I have reddish wood trim and have been trying to find cabs & finish to go with it. TIA!
rjr220
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14 years ago
sis2two -- your kitchen is one that has inspired me along the way! I'm thinking of doing a modified version of this following BS, but I'm not quite sure if it "goes" with my kitchen. Pretty much here I've chosen what I liked, and I like this, but I don't know if it goes with the rest! I'm would use a quieter porcelain version of the marble, so as not to compete with the counter. I'm also considering not using the marble-like porcelain, but perhaps a 6 x 8 white subway, like what segbrown used, but still do the row of glass (sumi-e ongari natural).

Flowers -- the cabinets are custom birch with a "wild cherry" stain. The cabinet maker did a wonderful job. The insides are just as pretty as the outside! Thanks for the comment!
firstmmo
14 years ago
Love your counters. They look just simply edible, they are so yummy! Also your sink is just amazing. I think you will love it--if you don't, send it my way :)
sabjimata
14 years ago
RJR--I actually think the backsplash you posted would look really good. Everything in your kitchen is neutrals and the contrast would come from the texture and movement....could be fun!
sis2two
14 years ago
That backsplash is really pretty! I have been leaning towards a subway in a creamy crackle color. I love subway tile and have always been drawn to it pretty much like I was drawn to soapstone. Your cabinets are really nice too and I love the rich color that they are. You must be really excited!
marytwit
14 years ago
Rita,

So exciting. It's beautiful and your cabinets are GORGEOUS.

Joshua's coming back to Gainesville in July to put MY Black Venata in as well.

So glad you and Holli happened to be on this board or I never would have thought of doing this.

Mary
holligator
13 years ago
Oh my goodness, Rita!!

I have been away from GW lately, and completely missed this! I had NO idea you were this far along. Now I want to see this beautiful new kitchen in person!!
rjr220
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13 years ago
Holli -- I'll pm you -- in the final SLOW phase of finishing up. I've decided BS, but that won't be in until mid July.

I'm calling this my "if you give a mouse a cookie" kitchen. Those of you with kids no doubt know the analogy.

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