$95 \/ Square Foot Installed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The estimated cost to install soapstone countertops ranges from $75 to $125 per square foot, including installation. An average cost is $95 per square foot, a cost that is competitive with granite, marble and quartz. Installing your own soapstone counters is not recommended, though you can purchase the slab for around $75 per square foot.<\/p>\n
Average DIY<\/p>\n
$80 \/ Sq ft (Slab only)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Range<\/p>\n $75 \u2013 $125 \/ Sqft<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022<\/p>\n Low Estimate<\/p>\n $65 \u2013 $85\/sf<\/p>\n<\/th>\n Average Cost Estimate<\/p>\n $75 \u2013 $125<\/p>\n<\/th>\n High Estimate<\/p>\n $110 \u2013 $145\/sf<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n Sections: Overview | Product Costs | Installation Cost | DIY or Pro <\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n Soapstone counters are naturally gorgeous with gentle veining that isn\u2019t as \u201cbusy\u201d as veining in marble and most granite countertop slabs. Also called steatite counters, the stone isn\u2019t porous, so no sealing is required.<\/p>\n Soapstone kitchen and bathroom countertops can be left to darken slowly and naturally or be treated with mineral oil to facilitate balanced darkening of the patina. Fabricating drainboards near the sink or producing matching sinks and backboards are common extras.<\/p>\n Here are average costs for bathroom and kitchen soapstone counters.<\/p>\n Soapstone cost factors are discussed below to give you an accurate estimate based on factors that apply to your project. Material, supplies and labor are itemized. We include reader-submitted costs and costs from other estimate sites. You\u2019re invited to share your costs too.<\/p>\n A DIY vs Pro recommendation is included.<\/p>\n Prices start at about $65 per square foot for a 1.25-inch soapstone slab countertop with minimal fabrication. Costs rise from there based on these factors.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s are the itemized materials and supplies used in soapstone bath and kitchen counters.<\/p>\n The soapstone counters prices in the table above includes ALL costs \u2013 slabs, supplies and labor. The costs here are to show how labor and \u201cextras\u201d affect cost.<\/p>\n When countertops are fabricated in the factory, installation goes quickly. The more cutting, sanding and fabricating that is done at your home, the longer the process will be.<\/p>\n For most jobs:<\/p>\n If no fabricating will be done and the counter is a single slab with a \u201cperfect\u201d fit, experienced DIY homeowners may do the job. Some shimming might be required.<\/p>\n It becomes a job best left to professionals when the tools, techniques and precision required for grinding back edges to fit an uneven wall, cutting in a sink opening or drainboard are needed. Gluing seams with epoxy adhesive and sanding away the excess will be required for multi-slab counters. That\u2019s a pro job too, in our opinion.<\/p>\n If you hire a pro for soapstone counters installation, be sure they are experienced, licensed and insured. That will protect the sizable investment you\u2019re making.<\/p>\n What\u2019s your opinion? Vote below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $95 \/ Square Foot Installed The estimated cost to install soapstone countertops ranges from $75 to $125 per square foot, including installation. An average cost is $95 per square foot, a cost that is competitive with granite, marble and quartz. Installing your own soapstone counters is not recommended, though you can purchase the slab for…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/hr>\nHow Much do Soapstone Countertops Cost?<\/h2>\n
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\n \n<\/th>\n \n \n \n \n Number of Slabs<\/td>\n One<\/td>\n One or Two<\/td>\n Two or More<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Slab Thickness<\/td>\n 3cm<\/td>\n 3cm<\/td>\n 3cm to 6cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Slab Size<\/td>\n Standard<\/td>\n Standard or Oversized<\/td>\n Standard or Oversized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Soapstone Color<\/td>\n Gray Tones<\/td>\n Gray, Blue or Green<\/td>\n Blue or Green Tones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Edge Cut<\/td>\n Standard<\/td>\n Upgraded<\/td>\n Complex<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Extra Fabrication<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n 1 or 2<\/td>\n 2+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Installed By<\/td>\n DIY \/ Helper<\/td>\n Professional<\/td>\n Professional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Remove Old Counters<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Overview of Soapstone Counters<\/h2>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n