Seamus Mc Loughlin wrote:

I wanted to find out some information related to stone worktops. Traditional
wooden / laminated worktops are usually quiet resistant to such things as
household cooking materials including such things as lemon juice and fats.
However I have heard recently that if I was to change to a stone worktop (
most likely granite) that I would be leaving myself very open to new
problems. While granite worktops are generally highly polished and have a
very smooth surface they do tend to suffer from fingerprints ( this isn't a
problem!!!) but another problem is in relation to food ( and liquids)
containing acids such as lemon juice and also fatty foods. These materials
would soak into the polished worktop and leave stains or indeed over a
period of time acids do erode the worktop. Is there any way or material
which can be used to protect / repair the worktop and does it really give
long lasting protection?

thankx in advance




Granite is pretty impervious to most things. That's why its used.

Oher stones are not, and need sealant coating. Typically acrylic.


Coriam - a osrt of fake stome made of (I think) Epoxy loaded up with
stuff that makes it look stomnelike, is parcatically better, but is not
so togh or 'natural' looking.

Essentially you have a choivce. Natural materials look natural and take
stain. Indeed that is part of the attraction. They can be treeted, ut
will never approach the hygiene and durability of synthetics.

Which is why professional kitchens are clad in stainless steel. It is
simply the toughest and most hygienic surface there is, and white
glazed porcelain runs it a close second.