Granite | - A natural stone
- Very hard, igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar
- Available in a very wide choice of colours with unique markings
Overall: a very durable worktop material perfect for any busy, family kitchen.
| Durability Rating: **** - Can I put a hot pan on it? - Yes
- Will it stain if I chop beetroot on it? - No
- Will it leave visible scratches if I chop on it? - No
- Will it leave watermarks on it? - No
| | - Clean it with a gentle, neutral, surface cleaner, avoid heavy bleaches and harsh chemicals
- Granites can appear dull or smeary over time so we recommend lightly polishing your worktop once a week with a stone polisher, for example Pledge’s Multi-Surface or our favourite is ‘Granite Clean and Sheen’ which you can buy from us by emailing us
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Marble | - A natural stone
- Crystalline metamorphic form of limestone, typically white with coloured mottlings or streaks
- Associated with luxury
Overall: with proper care and attention, a marble worktop can look beautiful for years and years.
| Durability Rating: *** - Can I put a hot pan on it? No (can discolour)
- Will it stain if I chop beetroot on it? - Yes
- Will it leave visible scratches if I chop on it? - No
- Will it leave watermarks on it? - Yes
| | - Don’t use household cleaning products or bleaches on your marble top, they irritate the stone making it more susceptible to staining and scratching
- Instead, we recommend using Dry Treat’s ‘Rejuvenata Spray’ which not only cleans your marble gently, but contains a small amount of sealer to enhance the protection of your worktop
- Also, do not use a scourer pads, particularly metal ones, on marble
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Silestone and other composite quartz | - A man-made surface
- Designed to be a durable and resilient work surface for homes and businesses
- 90% natural quartz mixed with resin and pigments for custom colours
Overall: a very durable worktop material perfect for any busy, family kitchen.
| Durability Rating: **** - Can I put a hot pan on it? Wouldn’t recommend
- Will it stain if I chop beetroot on it? – Unlikely, but take caution
- Will it leave visible scratches if I chop on it? - No
- Will it leave watermarks on it? - No
| | - Similarly to granite, clean it with a gentle, neutral, surface cleaner, avoid heavy bleaches and harsh chemicals
- Composite’s can appear dull or smeary over time so we recommend lightly polishing your worktop once a week with a stone polisher, for example Pledge’s Multi-Surface or our favourite is ‘Granite Clean and Sheen’ which you can buy from us by emailing
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Lapitec | | Durability Rating: ***** - Can I put a hot pan on it? – Yes
- Will it stain if I chop beetroot on it? – No
- Will it leave visible scratches if I chop on it? - No
- Will it leave watermarks on it? - No
| | - Similarly to granite, clean it with a gentle, neutral, surface cleaner, avoid heavy bleaches and harsh chemicals
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Slate | - A natural stone
- Primarily formed with the coming together of clay and volcanic ash
Overall: if you choose the right slate, it can be a durable worktop material, perfect for a busy kitchen.
| Durability Rating: *** - Can I put a hot pan on it? – Yes
- Will it stain if I chop beetroot on it? – No, however oily foods might.
- Will it leave visible scratches if I chop on it? – Some types of slate yes
- Will it leave watermarks on it? - No
| | - Use a warm, soapy water or a gentle surface cleaner, avoid bleaches and harsh chemicals
- Don’t use scourering pads on it, particularly metal ones
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Limestone | - A natural stone
- A sedimentary rock, composed mainly of skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral, forams and molluscs
- Some can be almost as hard as granite, whilst others are soft and crumbly
Overall: similarly to slate, if you choose the right one, it can make a durable worktop.
| Durability Rating: *** - Can I put a hot pan on it? – Yes
- Will it stain if I chop beetroot on it? – Some limestones will, some won’t, ask your fabricator.
- Will it leave visible scratches if I chop on it? – Again, some will, some won’t
- Will it leave watermarks on it? - No
| | - Similarly to marble, don’t use household cleaning products or bleaches, they irritate the stone making it more susceptible to staining and scratching
- Instead, we recommend using Dry Treat’s ‘Rejuvenata Spray’ which not only cleans, but contains a small amount of sealer to enhance the protection of your worktop
- Also, do not use a scourer pads, particularly metal ones
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