Granite worktops are they worth it ?

**Logie** · 15 November 2006, 09:17

I would've said "answers on a granite worktop please"

**Ardesco** · 15 November 2006, 09:31

Low levels of radioactivty are supposed to enhance your well being. If that fails having a really bloody swanky worktop should make you feel better

I would have bought one when we redid our kitchen, but we really couldn't justify the cost. Maybe next time when we have a bit more free cash.

Overall they are good, but you have to remember to use cutting boards. You don't want big gouges taken out of it with your nice and sharp kitchen knives....

**white-anglo-reactionary** · 15 November 2006, 09:31

granite worktops - hints and tips

Just had these put in and they look good. This is what I've surmised;

- go for a speckled look. Sheer black ones show up finger marks and are a bugger to keep clean. Speckled look will also cover any minor damage
- they will break if you drop something heavy. Cast iron cookware is not a great idea
- lemon juice and vinegar can stain worktops
- get a number of chopping boards

Have a look at this link
w ww.epsilis.co.uk/clients/craftsmanltd/granite-care.htm

**milanbenes** · 15 November 2006, 09:37

thanks for the feedback

I thought with granite you don't need chopping boards
as you can't scratch the granite ?

Milan.

**expat** · 15 November 2006, 09:38

Originally posted by white-anglo-reactionary

Just had these put in and they look good. This is what I've surmised;

- go for a speckled look. Sheer black ones show up finger marks and are a bugger to keep clean. Speckled look will also cover any minor damage

I had a speckled-look worktop (not granite) once. It covered up practically anything. Had to run my hand over it to check if it needed cleaning. You could lose your dinner on it if you took your eyes off it.

Just my opinion, it's not written in stone.

**Lucifer Box** · 15 November 2006, 09:40

Originally posted by milanbenes

thanks for the feedback

I thought with granite you don't need chopping boards
as you can't scratch the granite ?

Milan.

Au contraire, as I use knives with blades made from diamonds as big as your fist.

Threaded.

**milanbenes** · 15 November 2006, 09:40

that link says don't put hot pans on the granite I thought with
the granite you can put hot pans on it

doh

Milan.

**Ardesco** · 15 November 2006, 09:44

If only everything was as indestructible as the marketing boys make out.....

**milanbenes** · 15 November 2006, 09:48

oh dear

so why bother going to all the expense of the granite worktops ?

why not have wood ?

Milan.

Granite worktops are they worth it ?