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Pietra Cardosa for kitchen countertops?

Started by kekov
over 16 years ago
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Member since: Apr 2009
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Does anyone have experience with Pietra Cardosa as kitchen countertops? I love the honed look but am worried about the upkeep. I can't seem to get a straight answer on what kind of stone it actually is - limestone, maybe? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Response by justobserving
over 16 years ago
Posts: 9
Member since: Jan 2009

This is what Ali had to say on the subject
http://www.frontporchllc.com/2006/11/what-is-pietra-cardosa-or-pietra-del-cardoso/

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Response by prada
over 16 years ago
Posts: 285
Member since: Jun 2007

Get granite, you will never have a problem.

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Response by NYCMatt
over 16 years ago
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Member since: May 2009

"Get granite, you will never have a problem."

Aside from scratching, burning (contrary to popular belief, setting hot pots and pans on granite WILL cause damage), and staining (because it's so porous it sucks everything up like a sponge unless you wipe it up quickly).

And then there's that potential RADON problem ...

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Response by prada
over 16 years ago
Posts: 285
Member since: Jun 2007

NYCMatt.....I've had different types of granite...ubatuba, baltic..... and NEVER had a problem putting hot pots on them. The surfaces never scratched or stained so sorry, you are misinformed.

On the other hand, I now have pietra bedonia countertops and these have to be wiped up immediately or they will show every stain.

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