Home & Garden
Stone vs Wood Worktop... By Coulon Stone Ltd.
When updating or renovating your kitchen, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is what material to choose for your worktop. The workhorse of the kitchen the ideal worktop is both durable and low maintenance. And style is important too, as the worktop sits on a horizontal plane it makes up a prominent part of your overall kitchen design. Whilst technology has given us some great worktop choices which tick all three of the above boxes, for example composite quartz, many of us still hanker to fill our home with natural materials. This leaves us with natural stone or wood, both of which remain well loved. So which to choose? We compare the durability and maintenance of natural stone and wood worktops.
Natural Stone Pros •
Stone is heat resistant so will not be scorched by hot pans.
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Stone is water resistant so will not rot around the sink.
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Stone is impervious to most scratches and stains but foods like citrus juice and red wine should be wiped away immediately to avoid damage.
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Natural stones come in a huge variety of textures, colours and patterns to accommodate any style from minimalist to rustic.
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If sealed correctly by your stone mason they don’t require regular sealing – once every 10 years is fine. STONE PRO
Natural Stone Cons •
Each slab of natural stone is unique so ensure you’ve seen the slab being used for your worktop to ensure you’re happy with its unique patterning. STONE C
Wood Pros •
Wood develops character as it ages.
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Wood creates a warm, earthly look.
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There are a number of woods that can be appropriate for kitchen worktops including oak, walnut and iroko. WOOD PRO
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