My salesperson there, was Michelle. Unfortunately, I can’t find paperwork with her last name. I‘m pretty sure it was Gutierrez, but I’m not positive. When Michelle was out, the office manager helped me. Her contact info is/was:
Diana Rodriguez
Office Manager
M.Teixeira Soapstone
547 S. Broad St.
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
P: 201-444-0778 Ext: 103
F: 201-444-2616
www.soapstones.com <http://www.soapstones.com>;;
Again, this was 7 1/2 years ago, so who knows if either of them are still working there. My son and his partner, picked out slabs a few months ago. When I see him later, if you’d like, I can ask who he dealt with.
While I’m not seeing any beige veining on my iPad, I do see the difference in flow. Angles are difficult with directional veins, no matter what material is used for the counters. Quite frankly, I think after you apply the wax/mineral oil combo you intend to use, after a while, it’s not going to bother you much.
As for any dings and scratches the fabricators’ installers made, they can easily be buffed out. Insist that they do it. Afterward, you shouldn’t be able to see them…especially after you apply the oil/wax mix.
The color discrepancy, possibly, is due to the new edge not being sanded, while the original piece was? 🤷🏻♀️ Again, this should be easily resolved. Point it out to them, when they return. As long as both edges are sanded to the same grit, they should both look the same. Once the oil/wax is applied, there shouldn’t be any noticeable difference.
Btw, when I was first looking for soapstone, I lusted after varieties with beige veining. I wouldn’t consider beige veining on the new piece, a defect…but, rather the veining adds interest. Generally, uniform veining is quite rare. Sections of my counters have lots of green veins, while other sections have more white. The soapstone to to right of my rangetop, takes on applied oil differently than the right side. Seems not to absorb as much. Even after we stopped oiling, it naturally patinas differently. Doesn’t bother me. It’s just, well, interesting.
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