December 18, 20214 yr On 09/10/2021 at 14:59, ProDave said: Well we have both Granite (Italian I think) and Oak, treated with 3 coats of 2 pack varnish. BOTH do not stain (well I have not found anything that has stained them yet, certainly not curry or red wine) and certainly not plain water. The granite I am sure would crack if I dropped a sledge hammer on it, but has not chipped or cracked or scratched in normal use, but drop a plate on it and the plate definitely breaks. The Granite is not bothered by hot pans or boiling water. We take care (use a trivet) not to "test" the oak with a hot pan. The oak won't crack but drop a heavy pointed object and it will dent very slightly. Problem with granite is it sets off a Geiger counter.
December 18, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, CalvinHobbes said: Problem with granite is it sets off a Geiger counter. What on earth are you cooking up in your kitchen ? ?
December 18, 20214 yr I wonder how mechanical ventilation works with granite worktops and fireplaces?
December 19, 20214 yr 20 hours ago, Buzz said: What on earth are you cooking up in your kitchen ? ? Must be using one of these! I like most of these worktops but not a fan of the lavastone. Reminds me too much of ceramic kitchen dishes.
December 19, 20214 yr Author 3 minutes ago, AliG said: Must be using one of these! I like most of these worktops but not a fan of the lavastone. Reminds me too much of ceramic kitchen dishes. Yeah I have to admit the aesthetic looks somewhat like the cheap kitchenware, but perhaps I could be convinced..
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