Beautifying homes inside and out

Garden State Soapstone^TM, Slate & Wood Countertops, is a small business with over 20 years of stone countertops and wood countertop experience. At Garden State Soapstone^TM, we specialize in the fabrication and installation of all varieties of soapstone countertops, slate countertop installation, wood countertopsetc.Unlike other custom countertop and stone retailers and installers, we represent quarries which supply only the highest quality soapstone located throughout Brazil, Virginia, USA (Alberene), and slate quarries in the USA, Brazil, and Portugal.

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The Original Soapstone Wax™/ Oil, and The Original Wood Wax™/ Oil

Our All-Natural Soapstone & Wood Care To keep your countertops looking their best, we offer our own 100% organic wax and oil, designed specifically for soapstone countertops and wood countertops. This natural formula helps maintain the beautiful patina of soapstone while also protecting and conditioning wood for lasting, everyday performance.

Three Original Soapstone and Wood Wax containers—natural surface care products made in
USA, pro-recommended.

It eliminates the need for frequent upkeep while accelerating and enhancing the natural beauty of, soapstone and wood. Recommended by professionals, it’s the perfect companion for maintaining your custom countertops and more.

You can help reduce the need for frequent upkeep while supporting the natural character that makes soapstone and wood so timeless. Whether you’re enjoying a new installation or maintaining an existing surface, our Original Soapstone Wax™ , Original Soapstone Oil™, Original Wood Wax™, Original Wood Oil™ is the ideal finishing companion, simple to use and made to preserve what you invested in.”

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Soapstone & Slate Sinks

Our custom soapstone and custom slate sinks are expertly crafted to create a beautiful, functional centerpiece in any kitchen, bar, or wet countertop. Each sink is built using traditional tongue-and-groove (mitered) or dado joints, then securely bonded with high-performance epoxy for exceptional strength, stability, and long-term durability. Designed with a gently pitched bottom, our sinks efficiently direct water toward a standard center drain or a drain location of your choice.

Kitchen with dark soapstone countertop and integrated sink, stainless steel faucet, and natural stone backsplash

These soapstone or slate sinks are fully custom fabricated to match your exact measurements, style preferences, and installation needs—whether you’re integrating a soapstone sink into a soapstone countertop or pairing with a slate countertop or other natural stone surfaces. Ideal for farmhouse-style kitchens, luxury remodels, and timeless architectural designs, our handcrafted sinks offer a unique, low-maintenance finish that looks even better over time. Built to order, your sink is created to complement your space with both lasting performance and timeless appeal.

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FEATURED VIDEO: HOW IT”S MADE: BIG custom 76″ x 22″ Churchill soapstone sink with built-in countertop

See how we built this BIG custom 76″ x 22″ Churchill soapstone sink with built-in countertop!

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Video demonstrating how to apply The Original Soapstone Wax to natural stone surfaces for enhanced protection and color.

What clients say

Thanks again for all the hard work you and Steve put into our counters. My wife and I have nothing but great things to say. The stone itself is beautiful. We love the fact that the counters are obviously hand-made because they are also obviously meticulously hand-made. We keep finding new details to appreciate, like… Continue reading

Andrew

Garden State Soapstone ™ was a terrific find for me. Jay is a true craftsman, and a pleasure to work with. My countertops are absolutely beautiful. Jay takes a lot of pride in his work, and is a perfectionist. I highly recommend them.

Julie L.

“It is a rare delight to encounter true artisans in todays world of box stores and cut corners. Jay, you’re the real deal! We’re absolutely in love with our sink and looking forward to seeing it all come together.”

Courney S.

Thank you very much! This has been such a pleasant experience! Both my husband and I LOVE the soapstone.

Ann

Wanted to tell you how great the counters look! They are fantastic and exactly what I wanted for the kitchen. My builder Tom also loved them- I think you may have sold another customer! Thanks again for everything. Catherine- Chatham, NJ

Catherine

I have an old house in Jersey City and wanted to do a kitchen that looked both 1930s and modern at the same time. I am tired of granite as you see it everywhere. I decieded on Soapstone as it is durable and very beautiful. I then checked out the websites for several places. Jay… Continue reading

Cheryl L.

Thank you so much for the gorgeous soapstone and flawless install. My new guilty pleasure is staring at my kitchen counters. Althought the Reno isn’t yet finishes we’ve already received many comments in how beautiful the counters are. You were a pleasure to work with and, as promised, delivered a quality product. Thank you!!!

Christy Thompson

I am completley in LOVE, not only with my new soapstone countertops but with the quality of work hat Jay and his demonstrated from beginning to end. We contacted Jay about 3 weeks ago, he invited us to come check out his shop and learn about soapstone. We met with him, he quoted us a… Continue reading

Dabra

Just wanted to say thank you and your team in making our Kitchen absoutely fabulous. Quick turnaround and professionalism was greatly appreciated. We will definately recommend Garden State Soapstone ™ to all our friends.

Jakub Erenc

We LOVE our soapstone counters! And the whole experience, start to finish, was so pleasant, professional and stress-free. As a post-script, when you left, our contractor, Don, said, “He really knows his stuff!” I wish I would have thought to take a photo of the new counters with you in it! I was eaiting for… Continue reading

Janet

Many thanks to you and your assistant. The counters look spectacular, I couldn’t be more pleased. Your attention to detail and actually caring about your craft really shines through. Thank you so much!!

Lorin – Montclair, NJ

We will be very happy to publicly sing your praises- I love my new soapstone counters and can’t thank you enough for the beautiful job you did installing them for us. Your company was the only one I even considered and after having met you( and your sweet puppy) at your shop, I knew I… Continue reading

Dolores

Ours was a small job. Galley kitchen. Two countertops and a sink. From start to finish it was a pleasure. The work is perfect and beautiful and Jay did exactly what he said he would do exactly when he said he would do it and at the exact cost he said it would be. And… Continue reading

Houzz review

We have a beautiful new kitchen, but the soapstone countertops from Garden State Soapstone are the icing on the cake! My counters are stunning and Jay was a pleasure to work with. He was professional and educated me on soapstone before we decided on the slab. His attention to detail amazed me…. I could go… Continue reading

Review on Houzz

This is the second custom piece Jay and his team has built for us, and just like last time, they did an impeccable and beautiful job! We had a beautiful custom desk built out of Cherokee marble with an ebonized wood frame and legs. Jay and his team worked with us to design the perfect… Continue reading

Cherokee Marble Customized desk

We have completed 3 big projects with Jay over the past ten years and have been completely satisfied with the whole process. Most recently, he completed a soapstone countertop with a waterfall edge in a bonus room we added to our house. Throughout every project Jay and his team are creative, responsive and professional in… Continue reading

Sarah C.

We visited all of the local soapstone suppliers in the tri-state area and decided on Garden State Soapstone after meeting with Jay and seeing his selection of gorgeous stone. It was immediately clear that Jay was a hands-on professional who is passionate about his work and product. It was great dealing directly with Jay rather… Continue reading

Soapstone kitchen counters

Theresa

Jay just completed the fabrication and installation of my Pacific Soapstone countertops and custom sink and I couldn’t be more satisfied. He is a true artist in every sense of the word. He takes great pride in his work, keeps the lines of communication open, and follows through. It is evident that he knows and… Continue reading

Pacific Soapstone Counter-top

We give the highest recommendation to Jay Tauber. Our first project with Jay was a slate fireplace. The hard part of our request was honoring and incorporating some of the original stone work. The result was more than we had hoped for. Next project, Jay created and installed gorgeous floating wood shelves. We are thrilled… Continue reading

Jay is a skilled professional

Jay has beautiful soapstone and a wealth of knowledge about it. He asks about the design of the space so he can help you choose the best piece for your project. It was easy to communicate with Jay and he was extremely accommodating about working with our schedule and our contractors. Jay was both a… Continue reading

Houzz Soapstone Countertop Review

Jay installed the countertops in our new kitchen – Old Dominion soapstone for the periphery and Cherokee marble for the peninsula – and he did an amazing job. He knows his stuff and is great to work with. Always professional, responsive and provides great advice. We thoroughly enjoyed working with him and never felt pressured… Continue reading

Houzz Review – Soapstone & Marble

Perfect! I applied the Soapstone wax over the weekend and love how I don’t have to wait to put my things back on the counter. I didn’t need to apply that much either – it seemed like I was just wasting it when I applied more. Great product! Kpow

Etsy store review – Soapstone Wax

We used Jay at Garden State Soapstone for several projects in our house. From Our beautiful soapstone island and countertops to our gorgeous custom dining table and breakfast bar. He’s very professional and understood what we were looking for. He worked with us every step of the way, double checked our measurements and made sure… Continue reading

Several Successful house projects with Jay

Jay is amazing to work with and his work is impeccable. He manufactured one of a kind trough sink for us that is a masterpiece in our bathroom. He’s very responsive and provides excellent advice. Would absolutely recommend working with Jay.

Client

I loved working with Jay for my countertop project. He was knowledgeable and responsive to my emails and questions. The install went great and my black walnut countertops are beautiful. Really appreciate his attention to detail. Leah S.

Black walnut Countertops project

“Jay did our soapstone counters 10 years ago and they have been excellent. We just had him refresh them due to standard wear and tear. Jay is a craftsman and great to work with and I recommend him highly.” Chris – Houzz review may 2025

Houzz review – Chris