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New Jersey Soapstone People-can I see your soapstone inperson?

13 years ago

Hello. First let me start of by saying...Thank heavens for gardenweb. I just recently starting viewing all the posts since we started with our home renovation. I am seriously considering soapstone (have been on cmpt day and night looking at pics and reading forums). But I have yet to see an actual home that has soapstone. I know this might be a little forward, but was wondering if there are any Jersey Shore Stoners out there willing to show me their stone in person. I am a stay at home mom with 2 little boys...I can show you my facebook page if you are interested in checking me out before you let me know. Let me know...thought I'd throw it out there. Thanks so much. I've seen showrooms, but I can't get the true feeling of them in that kind of environment. Let me know.

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bireland
13 years ago
You could see my soapstone in Mendham NJ, which is probably too far. I purchased it from Bucks County Soapstone in Perkasie PA. I highly recommend visiting their workshop to touch and see their stone, fabrication and designs...it is not like any other showroom. They may have customers in your area to visit.

Let me know if Mendham is an option.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bucks County Soapstone
stephmater
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you so much for offering! I called M. Tex (I've also been to their showroom.) to see if I could see any of their projects around me. He gave me a number - but the woman never called me back (I called her 2 times.) I'm going to see if Garden State Soapstone has some people in the area, if not, I might just take a drive out there! As you can see...Mama is serious! :)
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13 years ago
I have Santa Rita from Bucks County. You are more than welcome to come see it if I am in your vicinity. I live at the shore outside Atlantic City.
Katie A HD
7 years ago
Garden State Soapstone has a gallery of the homes they've installed on their website - but also, my friends worked with them and they were put in touch with past customers (so they could see installations in person). We've been considering them, too.

http://gardenstatesoapstone.com/gallery/projects

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