/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>2712919
>Procure some large 3/4 slabs
Start calling suppliers and fabricators and ask. Typically we call them "blocks" which means a stack of slabs all from one block. When they have 2-3 of them they will sell them to you, but often they don't want to part with a few slabs from a block if they can sell the whole block of say, 50 slabs, to one guy.
>3/4" bending
The bending issue isnt really an issue when used for floors. We are always clipping slabs and flexing them into place while installing, it's only an issue for people who want a dead flat surface for specialized fabrication.
>bookmatched and soapstone
soapstone is VERY soft, keep this in mind, it will scratch and wear quite a bit, if that's what you are looking for thats okay. I would recommend a porcelain slab or granite/quartzite if you want more durability. Marble/limestone/soapstone etc are very fragile and require someone like me to re-surface them every 2-6 years depending on how anal you are. Porcelain bookmatching has come a looooong way in the last few years.

>>2712930
>diy counters
The hard part is the fabrication side. Cutting holes and fitting them isn't the worst if you are relatively okay diy, its the polishing of the edges that sucks. There are some handy products to make it easier but at the end of the day anything more advanced than a flat edge and mild chamfer I'd call a professional. Supplies to do the edge polishing and epoxy work will also run you quite a bit and may not be worth it in the long run.

>>2712957
>carving
Not sure, I've never done it but always wanted to. The volume of work is obviously less here in the US/Canada since we dont have a lot of those old buildings.

>>2712982
>what do you think?
I'm not a mason, but I think it's absolutely stunning and full of character. I like the exposed split faces and balance between large, medium and pebble sizes, very well composed and cleanly installed.

>>2712996
Treta yuga tier psychokenetic powers obviously