Soapstone Counters  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

  • This is a finished seam - smooth to the touch and almost indiscernible until pointed out. When you stand back a couple of feet, the counter looks like a solid slab of stone.

  • The following will show you how that's achieved.

  • Here's a close up of the same seam - the color of the epoxy is identical to the color of the talc in the stone.

  • PLEASE NOTE: We don't tint or color the epoxy.
  • This is the epoxy we use. It's a 5 minute translucent epoxy available from Lee Valley Tools. 

 

  • Log on to their website and order it directly.

 

 
  • This photo shows the side of the stone that's been cut with the circular saw and masonry blade.

 

  • The cut is square, clean and smooth. 

 

  • A bad cut will give you a bad seam.

                                                       
  • This photo shows the stone pulled apart exposing the sides of each stone.

 

  •  We place some masking tape in the space between the stones to catch any excess epoxy.

 

  • We mix the epoxy directly on the stone in a few spots along the seam and then spread the epoxy on each side with a popsicle stick. Once you've buttered the complete seam then push the stones together and allow the epoxy to dry.

                                                       
  • This photo shows the seam after both sides have received a coat of epoxy and then squeezed together. It's not always necessary to clamp the stones , just push them together tightly and their own weight will hold them in place.

 

  •  Once the initial coat dries, apply one or two coats directly on top of the seam. After each coat, scrape off any excess epoxy.

 

  • After the last coat of epoxy has dried, sand the stone flush and finish with oil.

                                                       

Note: They call it 5 minute epoxy for a reason - so once you start - stay focused.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Canadian Soapstone