Why choose a Craft-Art Wood Countertop?
Durability, Hardness, Water, Stains, Heat, Scratches, Food Safety, Care and Maintenance Durability The most common question we are asked is “How durable are wood countertops?” There are two basic measures of durability: Hardness and Serviceability. Hardness The hardness of wood is a measure of how large a dent would be created if you dropped something on it. Obviously, stone is harder than wood. If you dropped a cast iron skillet on a granite countertop, it will not make a dent. It may chip or crack the granite, but is unlikely to dent it. The same skillet will, however, make a small dent in a wood top. How large a dent will depend on the wood species. For instance, Brazilian Cherry is a harder wood than Walnut. Please see Wood species for details about the hardness of each of the wood species we use in our countertops. It is also true that unless you view a wood countertop with a small dent from just the right angle with just the right light, it is unlikely that you will see it. Some
