When the thought of natural stone countertops comes to mind, you probably think of marble, granite, and quartzite materials. While these are the ones you’ll find in most homes, Marble Granite Connection wants to introduce you to some of the natural stones you may not be familiar with. One of these choices is soapstone. Soapstone is a wonderful natural stone that works for both kitchens and bathrooms. Natural stone is a great choice since their all one-of-a-kind. There will never be two pieces of natural stone that are the same. We’ll be providing you with a complete overview of natural stone along with some of the benefits you’ll find.

Benefits of Natural Stone 

Natural stone comes, well, naturally! Since it comes naturally from the earth, no two pieces of natural stone will ever be the same. They feature different fissures, cracks, chips, and pores. This isn’t to scare you, this is what makes natural stone such a beautiful addition to your home. Natural stone is also extremely durable. It’s extremely resistant to scratches, stains, heat, and other common kitchen resistances. Natural stone countertops can transform how your kitchen looks and feels. 

Pros & Cons of Natural Stone Countertops

No matter which type of natural stone you decide to go with, each have their different pros and cons. Take these into consideration for the next time you decide to renovate your kitchen or bathroom. 

Granite

• Pro: Durability – Granite countertops are the king of durability as they are resistant to heat, scratches, dents, and stains
• Con: Resealing: Since granite is so porous, it requires resealing every 1 to 2 years in order to protect it from staining.

Marble

• Pro: Marble not only looks good but if taken care of properly, it can be used to increase property value
• Con: Easily stained

Quartzite

• Pro: Similar to marble, quartzite produces amazing patterns and designs, making its appearance the reason it’s so sought after.
• Con: While quartz is strong and durable, it is weak against cuts and scratches

Soapstone

• Pro: Soapstone is extremely easy to clean. Non-porous makes it cleanable with just soap and a rag.
• Con: Soapstone feels good to the touch, and because of this, avoid cutting on it as it will scratch easily.

Applications

Natural stone can be included in many parts of your home. The most common places you’ll find it are the kitchen and bathroom, but it can also be found outside for patios and fireplaces. It can also be used as flooring, backsplash, and so more.

Contact the Pros Today

It’s time for you to sit back and relax while the pros at Marble Granite Connections take care of your countertop installation. We’ll transform your home in the best way possible! If you’re looking to schedule a countertop installation or have any other questions about what we can do for you, visit our contact page or call us at 954-783-2118.