On Thu, 2 May 2013 03:15:40 +0200, nestork
wrote:


Stainless steel is probably the most practical counter top. Virtually
all commercial kitchens use stainless steel food preparation surfaces.

Granite is an igneous rock, and as such is extremely heat resistant.

Everyone wants a ceramic tile counter top until they have one. The
problem is that dirt collects in the grout lines, and so they're harder
to keep clean than any counter top that offers a continuous smooth flat
surface.

Probably the most durable and attractive counter top would be granite.

Probably the most practical counter top would be stainless steel.

Granite, or other similar stone, is best for a kitchen. The high
thermal mass makes them great for baking and things like candy.
Stainless, not so much.