How to Choose the Right Sink For your House

Your kitchen sink may be the busiest spot in your home.  Everything done in your kitchen is centered on it.  Every task begins or ends in its basin.  Choosing the perfect sink for its functionality and the way it looks is one of the most important decisions to be made during a remodel of your kitchen.  Soapstone sinks are your answer, making a wonderful addition to any new kitchen remodel.  They look terrific, and hardly require any time to maintain. 

Dorado Soapstone hand crafts each soapstone sink to meet your individual needs.

Soapstone can last a lifetime if treated with care.  Soapstone is unique in that it develops its own unique gloss based on you and your lifestyle.  Softer than other natural stones used in kitchen, Soapstone doesn't burn, isn't porous, won't stain, and acids won't etch it.  Needless to say, care is minimal.

If you’re looking for a traditional country theme for you kitchen, a soapstone sink from Dorado Soapstone is the answer.

Qualities

Homeowners love how soapstone is soft and warm to the touch.  Often described as smooth, slippery, and silky, it is a traditional and old fashioned natural stone which can fit perfectly in any kitchen.  Its distinctive look is warm and inviting; charming, rustic, and rich looking.  A soapstone sink is also versatile enough to fit comfortably within any modern home.

Color

No other kitchen will look like yours.  Depending on where the soapstone is quarried, its colors and qualities vary.  You’ll have a difficult time finding any two pieces of soapstone that look exactly the same for this reason. 

Untreated soapstone is typically a light gray-green shade.  However, some varieties contain white veining much like marble or wavy, movement patterns similar to granite.

The soapstone used by Dorado Soapstone is rich and beautiful.  They express serenity; from shades of ash gray to smoky blue-grays to a rich charcoal black, your sink will create a look to your kitchen found no where else.  

Some soapstones are flecked with green and blue of contrasting veins twisting throughout the stone.  The use of mineral oil enhances and deepens the beautiful colors, causing it to become more vivid.  Mineral oil also darkens the stone evenly, bringing out the natural beauty of the stone.

Clean-Up                                                                                                                  

Cleaning up your new soapstone sink is a snap.  You no longer need to worry about expensive and dangerous chemical cleaners.  A little bit of soap and water works just fine. Spray de-greaser won’t damage the stone in any way, but it will remove the mineral oil faster requiring you to use more frequent applications.

The more you invest into making your home more appealing, the more you will enjoy living in it. Choosing a sink that blends in well with the rest of the room's decor will greatly enhance its beauty.  Choose a soapstone sink from Dorado Soapstone.