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28 minutes ago, Orbit said:Stupid question: Can you put a hot pan on a granite counter? Will it crack it?
Well unless it is just a veil of granite - no the stuff is tough. Usually a good inch thick. I had a granite insert (18" x 18") in one kitchen counter that was tile so I could pour nuclear hot candy on the slab. The ex went through a peanut brittle phase.
PS: your avatar is so joyful
23 minutes ago, Orbit said:Stupid question: Can you put a hot pan on a granite counter? Will it crack it?
Well unless it is just a veil of granite - no the stuff is tough. Usually a good inch thick. I had a granite insert (18" x 18") in one kitchen counter that was tile so I could pour nuclear hot candy on the slab. The ex went through a peanut brittle phase.
