Is Granite the best Kitchentop material ?

According to this article, it is
http://www.realestate.com.au/renovate/k ... -guide.htm

Hardest benchtop material
Able to withstand hot pans
Difficult to scratch

However, it requires regular resealing...

It troubles me that it is so hard to put down a heat diffuser for an 'off the stove' pan.
They are bloody hot, and melt most surfaces.
alternative:
Stone mixed with cement and sand, ground and polished
no added sealer, hard as the hobs of hell.
Go dark oxide and no stains will show.
Will cost about 400 L/M installed

Only thing to watch is, don't leave milk on the surface

If you look around buddy,

you will surely find many thread's which ask pretty much the same question.

What stone top is best suited now days.

They all have there own distinct property's and pro's and con's.

So really best option is to go check out some other forums and make your choice's from there.

I know there are forums out there because i have posted a fair few massive article's on stones and really right now i cant be bother re-typing it, sorry its just first thing this morning and not in the mood to go keyboard crazy.

But if you look you will find the answers.
If you got any other questions dont hesitate to ask me and i will do my best to help you.

Jeremy@SSP.Stones
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