Did you know when you very first apply mineral oil to your soapstone, it will look green? But don’t fret, after a day or two, it will oxidize to the true darkness it was meant for. Here are a few examples on a PA Original slab. The area on the right was oiled 3 days prior to the rest of the slab. The the last photo shows what the whole slab looks after 3 days of mineral oil. 
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Behind the scenes of an Onyx bar top
This is a bar top being fabricated from a 2cm Honey Onyx slab. Its laminated in 5 layers to form a thicker appearance. Its going to be back-lit once its installed. 
Who is Crocodile Rocks?
Did you know you can buy your own slab without having to deal with the middle man? And the prices are right on the slab! We sell directly to the public! We stock 1cm, 2cm & 3cm slabs, as well as different finishes i.e. honed, leathered & polished surfaces. If you want a different finish, we can change it for you (for an additional cost). We’ve been told that we’re a “secret” that the designers, contractors & fabricators keep from the public.
All different colors of soapstone. Grey, Black, Green, veins & no veining
We specialize in soapstone and marble. You’ll be sure to find the most beautiful Italian slabs here!
We have brown, grey and red granites!
We pride ourselves on stocking unique limestone slabs.
We currently have the best stock of Soapstone slabs, in the whole Pacific Northwest!
We have the most stock of Onyx slabs in all of Seattle!
We sell Egyptian Limestone tile for a lot less than you can find anywhere else!
Crocodile Rocks
Natural Stone Supplier
(next to plywood supply)
6824 N.E 175th St, Kenmore 98028
425 483-2053
M-F 9am – 4pm
Sat 10am – 4pm
Sundays – Closed
Creative details to add to your NEW soapstone kitchen
Custom shelf above sink with grooves to add a bit of interest:
Cute little detail backsplash behind cooktop. Add a little shelf to hold small spices.
Black Soapstone counters with colorful subway tile backsplash
Warm grey tile:
Grey with a red liner of tile:
Tumbled 4″ x 4″ slate tile:
Bright Green tile:
Yellow tile:
Blue tile:
Seafoam Green tile:
Multi color:
Soapstone Kitchen countertops with 4″ slab backsplash
Soapstone kitchen with NO backsplash
SOAPSTONE IN BUTLERS PANTRIES
Laundry rooms with soapstone!
