| Maintenance |
Very low — wipe clean, scratches repairable (Score: 9) |
Low — wipe clean, no sealing, but sensitive to resin staining and heat (Score: 8) |
Low — easy to clean but damage is permanent (Score: 5) |
Medium — needs periodic sealing (Score: 5) |
Very low — virtually zero maintenance (Score: 9) |
| Stain Resistance |
Excellent — truly non-porous, marks removable by sanding (Score: 10) |
Moderate — resin can discolor from tomato, curry, coffee (Score: 5) |
Poor — surface can stain, permanent if damaged (Score: 3) |
Medium — sealed granite resists most stains; unsealed porous (Score: 5) |
Moderate — extremely stain-proof (Score: 7) |
| Heat Resistance |
Low — cannot tolerate hot pans; use trivets (Score: 5) |
Moderate — resin softens; trivets recommended (Score: 7) |
Very low — will burn / blister (Score: 2) |
High — can take hot pans directly (Score: 9) |
Very high (~300°C) (Score: 9) |
| Durability / Longevity |
High — decades. Can be re-polished to original (Score: 9) |
High — decades if cared for (Score: 8) |
Low — 5-10 years typical, vulnerable to impact & heat (Score: 2) |
High — lifetime if maintained (Score: 8) |
High — lifetime if maintained (Score: 8) |
| Repairability |
Excellent — scratches and minor damage can be sanded out (Score: 10) |
Poor — chips often require replacement (Score: 5) |
Poor — cannot repair (Score: 3) |
Medium — specialist repair required (Score: 5) |
Poor — chips usually require replacement. Fragile (Score: 4) |
| Cost / Value |
Mid-premium — slightly higher than laminate. Long lasting (Score: 8) |
Mid-premium — good balance of durability, look, and cost (Score: 7) |
Budget — lowest upfront cost (Score: 9) |
Premium — natural appeal, variable price (Score: 5) |
Premium+ — high-end look, low maintenance (Score: 6) |
| Other |
Hygienic — food rated due to seamless and non-porous (Score: 9) |
Growing concerns over fabrication / installation and disposal silicosis (Score: 1) |
Seen as cheap / short term solution for kitchen tops (Score: 2) |
Less popular (Score: 2) |
Limited market traction — difficult to fabricate (Score: 3) |
| Total Score |
9 |
6 |
4 |
6 |
7 |
