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which kitchen worktop-wood or granite??
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I like the look of bespoke handmade tradiational kitchens. But have heard of all different down sides to granite. But is there much difference to wood or a granite top???
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I had this dilemma about a month ago and went for oak after madly questioning everyone I know.I didn't really want granite as I live in a very old cottage and wasn't sure if it was too modern.The wooden worktop owners all said not to be frightened of it.It needs oiling once a year and if you scratch it you can sand it down.I had 2 big chopping boards made from the sink cutout so am chopping on them.So far so good and they look gorgeous.People who had granite said they had all smashed plates on them and chipped glasses too.Also granite is quite easily marked with knives.Hope that helps.By the way my husband is a chef and the kitchen is really used and not a show kitchen!
Our granite worktops are 5 years old and heavily used. They are as good as when they were new and we use them as chopping boards, and they have had hot saucepans, spillages of every kind of liquid, burning brandy and almost everything else you can imagine (and many things you possibly can't). We have never broken any crockery on it, although we have come close a few times. It is the hardest wearing material imaginable, and the only drawback is the price.