Microcement for kitchen worktops - any advice?

[Vesa]

Hello All.

 

So, I had my first experiments using resin for kitchen worktops. It worked ok, looked ok, but it doesn’t have the heat resistance I was hoping for. I need a kitchen where I can concentrate on cooking, rather than worrying about the surfaces getting damaged by hot pans etc. (or even a hot cup of tea!).

 

I am now looking into other low-cost DIY options. Has anyone tried microcement for worktops? Any experience with any specific type or manufacturer? And what about coatings to make it waterproof? I’m thinking maybe 2-part PU? Varnish of some sort? Or several coats of tung oil?

 

What are your thoughts?

[Beau]

I've just got sent some colour samples from a microcement supplier.

 

Been using them as coasters and they have proved hot coffee cup proof so far 😄 

[JohnMo]

I would 

 

Live with what you have for now

Save your money 

Buy a proper top

 

You will possibly spend just as much faffing about anyway.

 

[arbennett]

We have micro cement worktops, they’re fairly heat resistant, I wouldn’t put a pan straight of the hob on it though. In terms of staining, I believe the product we used is somewhat inferior and does stain with things like very deep reds if left on the surface. Washing up liquid does lift most staining out. We also have one rust stain from leaving a stainless bowl on the surface with a small amount of surface water under it. 
 

I’d probably not use it again on the worktop, but in our bathroom it is grand because there’s nothing to stain it.