Soapstone Countertops Guide

Soapstone is one of the most historically significant countertop materials in American homes — used in Colonial kitchens, laboratory surfaces, and farmhouse sinks for centuries. Its dense, non-porous composition makes it naturally impervious to stains and bacteria without any sealing required.

Does soapstone scratch easily?

Soapstone is softer than granite or quartzite and will develop surface scratches with use. However, these scratches can be easily sanded out with fine-grit sandpaper, and many homeowners embrace them as part of the material's living character.