Hot Pans on Marble Kitchen Countertop

QUESTION:

Can you set hot pots and pans on marble without hurting it? Also using the lemon juice test on a sample anything else i can use besides lemon juice? I dont have any and want to test my marble. Thanks

ANSWER:

Yes and no on the hot pans. You can put hot pans on marble without damage, however ALL stone and stone products like quartz can experience "thermal shock" from extreme temperature potentially causing cracks.

Doesn't happen often, but possible. Another consideration with marble in this regard is that it is much softer than granite and more prone to scratching if you are setting and sliding pots and pans around.

So, even though you are unlikely to experience any problem, you should still use trivets, hot pads, etc.

Regarding the Lemon Juice test... really anything acidic will do it like tomato juice, orange, vinegar, wine, etc.

But if you know you have marble, no need to test it... it will etch. The only real exceptions are some green marbles.

If you're not sure the type of stone, then yes it's helpful to test it. if it's marble though, it will leave a dull spot.

Good Luck,
Ryan

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