I like white Corian counters to work on. Corian doesn't win the heat resistance award. The cabinet box that will be alongside the range is 12-1/4" wide. I could give that section a stone countertop, and somehow have it meet nicely with the Corian. That box could have a lower height to match the surface with the 1/2" thick Corian. It seems that granite is the most heat resistant. Or is there some rare stone or other material known for its heat resistance? I would think that the thicker the more resistant. Are there thicker countertop thickness options? Don. (e-mail link at home page bottom).

Most heat resistant counter top?

May 01, 2013 43 Replies

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micky 13 years ago

So the stuff they told us in junior high is really true!! That's good to know.

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bob haller 13 years ago

I wonder how a poured concrete countertop would handle high heat?

Countertops made of recycled glass would likely be heat resistant

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Stormin Mormon 13 years ago

Countertops made of recycled glass would likely be heat resistant

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krw 13 years ago

Probably quite well. I my VT house, I poured and tiled a slab (laminated with Hardibacker) to the mantle over my wood stove. The metal flue came within in inch or two of it, so it got quite hot. No problems whatsoever.

I'd assume that would depend on what the binder was and thickness. Does it have a backer (demalination issue)?

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