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Originally Posted by rsrfan
Be careful if going with soapstone. Years ago I had a beautiful soapstone farm sink and the stone is so soft that dropping any cutlery therein caused gouges and scratches. If going that route, at a minimum I would install some of the stainless “grates” on the bottom of the sink in an attempt to protect it. Additionally, mineral oil will keep it a deep, rich, greenish black. Without its liberal application it turned ashen grey…
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Hmm. What stone is better? I want a vintage-y look, rounded edges, developing patina but the kind that is attractive, not the kind that makes you wish you had a new sink. These sinks are going to cost a bundle to have fabricated, they need to last until I’m in a box.