Allstone Group Soapstone 48″ Charcoal Marquina Straight Front Rectangular Farmhouse Kitchen Sink
Allstone Group Soapstone 48″ Charcoal Marquina Straight Front Rectangular Farmhouse Kitchen Sink
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Description
Allstone Group farmhouse sinks are handcrafted with precision from single blocks of stone. Focused on creating lasting products of natural beauty.
This beautiful soapstone (also known as Steatite) is a metamorphic rock that consists of varying percentages of talc, depending on the quarry from which it is sourced, some will have a high %'s talc resulting in a relatively soft stone that may scratch easily, lower %'s of talc are harder and are more scratch resistant, this soapstone from Brazil is on the harder side, thus making it ideal for kitchen sink use. Marquina is very dense with 0% absorption, which means any staining will only be on the surface and can easily be removed, and its heat resistant. Historically soapstone was commonly treated with mineral oil, (and most companies still recommend it, but we don't) when applied the oil will darken the color to black, unfortunately treating it with mineral oil makes absolutely no sense, because when soap and water are applied the oil will simply wash off, which means you would need to treat your stone after each wash! With today's technology, engineered sealers are food safe and provide much better results, most will last for a year or more. Keep in mind, a sealer is only needed if you want your stone to appear black.
Allstone sinks must be professionally installed with custom cabinetry. Allstone sink products cannot be installed in a standard sink cabinet without significant changes and customization. These sinks are heavy and will require extra support to bear the weight of the sink. A custom sink base is recommended. Please consult a kitchen design specialist or professional cabinet maker for further assistance on installation.