Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Minneapolis Soapstone Countertops: What Do You Know?


What do Minneapolis residents know about soapstone? Universal Stone wants to test your knowledge! We proudly serve Minneapolis; soapstone countertops are just one of the many different types of stone we fabricate and install in and around this area. Take our quiz and maybe you’ll learn a thing or two about this beautiful stone.

     1.       True or false: Soapstone can retain heat and cold without breaking.
     2.       In India and China, what was soapstone used for?
     3.       True or false: You can safely use soapstone in your oven.
     4.       Why are soapstone countertops a good investment for your Minneapolis kitchen?
     5.       True or false: soapstone countertops are a natural and non-stick surface.
     6.       Images and amulets of gods were made out of soapstone in which country?
     7.       Where is soapstone usually quarried for soapstone countertops and other items?
     8.       Nowadays, besides soapstone countertops, what other main use does soapstone have?
     9.       How do you darken the color of soapstone countertops?
     10.   Typically, soapstone is honed to a ______ grit finish.

How do you think you did on this quiz? Check your answers and find out!

     1.       True
     2.       Ornaments and domestic utensils
     3.       True
     4.       Soapstone countertops are not slippery when they get wet, and they are a natural and non-stick surface.
     5.       True
     6.       Finland
     7.       Open pit mines
     8.       Decorative items
     9.       Increase the hone level
     10.   320

Hopefully, you learned a thing or two about soapstone and you can find out even more by following this link. We here at Universal Stone just love to talk about this subject, and we’re always happy to answer any questions about soapstone countertops and installing them in your Minneapolis home.

Why not give us a call at (952) 746-4690 or request a free quote online? Before you know it, we could be installing soapstone countertops in your Minneapolis home!