May 14, 05: soapstone too thick for plumbing fixtures?

soapstone too thick for plumbing fixtures?

Posted by StatelyOak (My Page) on Sat, May 14, 05 at 9:43

Soapstone is installed and plumber went to install a Moen traditional bar faucet. The faucet expects a thinner countertop. The soapstone is 1 3/8". Is it normal to have to grind the soapstone down (from underneath of course) where the plumbing fixtures get installed? Does this need to be done on granite installations? Thanks, the oak

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RE: soapstone too thick for plumbing fixtures?

• Posted by: retro_rabbit (My Page) on Sat, May 14, 05 at 9:55

Didn't happen with our soapstone as far as I know. Ours is 1 1/4, though. They did ask that we have the faucets present at the installation, and they drilled for them then... so whether or not this is common, it sounds to me like your soapstone installers goofed. The plumber shouldn't have to be handling any fabrication issues.

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RE: soapstone too thick for plumbing fixtures?

• Posted by: janedibber (My Page) on Sat, May 14, 05 at 11:04

the fabricators should have asked for your faucet and sink model numbers. if the stem is too short, they drill concentric holes, similar to a countersink, w/ the outer hole capable of fitting then nut and washer.

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RE: soapstone too thick for plumbing fixtures?

• Posted by: sharon_sd (My Page) on Sun, May 15, 05 at 6:48

To install our taps, the soapstone was drilled as janedibber suggested with a wider hole for working around the plumbing countersunk from the bottom. The soapstone sink was similarly worked to accept the drain unit.