Granite is one of the world’s strongest natural products available for residential and commercial design and can be used for any interior or exterior surfaces. Also after the granite piece has been polished it leaves a high gloss finish that will last forever. Granite is resistant to heat and is also scratch resistant to knives, cutlery and cookware. Pots and pans that can get up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit will not dull or damage the finish on the granite. We only recommend that your use trivets to keep the granite clean.