I'm in love with Portoro Marble lately, how about you?
senjohnblutarsky
Jan 25, 16 8:21 am
I like some of the flavors of soapstone.
That and it's pretty darn cool as a countertop material. No one around here carries it, though.
archiwutm8
Jan 25, 16 8:49 am
Does Labradorite count?
Josh Mings
Jan 25, 16 8:59 am
The Rosetta Stone is pretty cool.
Wood Guy
Jan 25, 16 9:32 am
Jet Mist granite is my favorite. It has subtle patterns and looks particularly good in a brushed finish:
Soapstone varies a lot in hardness, but my favorite is Churchill--it's very hard, with a green tint that looks almost black when it's oiled regularly, and it's mined in the US:
Side note, if you're in New England, I've worked with many different shops and these are hands-down the best: http://www.morningstarmarble.com/. They have very high-tech measuring, layout and cutting systems and excellent customer service.
joseffischer
Nov 6, 19 1:58 pm
I love Churchill Soapstone. I've had 2 clients pick it, very nice.
I'm loving this subtle striped countertop with matching backsplash.
proto
May 26, 17 1:45 pm
^^^ nice! not sure if it's the same, but used a marble like that in our shower
i've seen a lot of nice quartzites recently with great veining
Wilma Buttfit
May 26, 17 2:11 pm
I haven't figured out what that is but was looking for a quartz (manufactured) that had a nice linear veining like that anyways.... so if you have seen one, please say so!
proto
May 26, 17 4:53 pm
i've been unimpressed with the quartz patterns so far. Try quartzite, actual stone, same bomber characteristics for kitchen use. Pental had a ton of white based ones last I was there. We have one in our kitchen that's quite nice
Wilma Buttfit
May 26, 17 9:58 pm
Yeah, I don't think it exists in manufactured stone. I'll look at the natural stone ones. Thanks.
Miles Jaffe
May 26, 17 4:30 pm
Every time I got to ABC in Brooklyn I fall in love. Last time it was with this slab, which I made a table out of:
Whats up with architects' fetish with stone and lighting? I personally love big machinery a d projects under construction. Isnt that more exciting that the newest LED controls or stone slabs?
Wilma Buttfit
Jun 13, 17 11:15 am
No.
Wilma Buttfit
Jul 16, 17 6:24 pm
This stringy silvery ethereal stuff.
Volunteer
Dec 27, 18 7:59 am
I've seen more pleasant hospital operating rooms - or is that one?
I'm in love with Portoro Marble lately, how about you?
I like some of the flavors of soapstone.
That and it's pretty darn cool as a countertop material. No one around here carries it, though.
Does Labradorite count?
The Rosetta Stone is pretty cool.
Jet Mist granite is my favorite. It has subtle patterns and looks particularly good in a brushed finish:
Soapstone varies a lot in hardness, but my favorite is Churchill--it's very hard, with a green tint that looks almost black when it's oiled regularly, and it's mined in the US:
Side note, if you're in New England, I've worked with many different shops and these are hands-down the best: http://www.morningstarmarble.com/. They have very high-tech measuring, layout and cutting systems and excellent customer service.
I love Churchill Soapstone. I've had 2 clients pick it, very nice.
jet mist granite looks awesome, and it's granite.
The portoro marble is interesting but I'm not a fan of heavy grains. I think it's too easy to distract from the design of the space when the stone is noisy. Never underestimate something sexy like - http://spec.ninja/material/2246/Countertops+Summit+White+Daltile+Granite
I currently have a client that wants a huge 12' slab for a fireplace surround in a high end resort penthouse. I'm thinking a clean book matched slab. - http://spec.ninja/material/7228/Countertops+Aura+Cosentino+Dekton
I'm loving this subtle striped countertop with matching backsplash.
^^^ nice! not sure if it's the same, but used a marble like that in our shower
i've seen a lot of nice quartzites recently with great veining
I haven't figured out what that is but was looking for a quartz (manufactured) that had a nice linear veining like that anyways.... so if you have seen one, please say so!
i've been unimpressed with the quartz patterns so far. Try quartzite, actual stone, same bomber characteristics for kitchen use. Pental had a ton of white based ones last I was there. We have one in our kitchen that's quite nice
Yeah, I don't think it exists in manufactured stone. I'll look at the natural stone ones. Thanks.
Every time I got to ABC in Brooklyn I fall in love. Last time it was with this slab, which I made a table out of:
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That striped marble is sweeeet.
I'm really digging the stripes. Need to calm down though, getting too excited.
My present love is black lighting
http://www.caesarstoneus.com/collections/concetto/8141-puro/
Whats up with architects' fetish with stone and lighting? I personally love big machinery a d projects under construction. Isnt that more exciting that the newest LED controls or stone slabs?
No.
This stringy silvery ethereal stuff.
I've seen more pleasant hospital operating rooms - or is that one?
If you hate contrast, I guess.