“If a counter top can’t stand the heat, maybe it should get out of the kitchen.” This is taken from the article in June 1, 2006, “Money” Magazine report and field test on different forms of counter top. A test was carried out on Six different types of counter top surfaces. The contenders? Granite, Solid surface man-made, Concrete, Soapstone, Butcher Block and Ceramic tile. The article tested what each stones performance could do for the money spent. Soapstone came out the winner in Money Magazines field test! Please come to Soapstone Werks for complete article.