Can I put a hot pot directly on the concrete countertop, or use it as a cutting surface?
We recommend using trivets for hot cookware. Like granite, concrete is heat-resistant, but can be subject to thermal shock if too much heat is applied. We do not recommend cutting directly on the countertop surface. The concrete is strong, but the sealers that protect it can be damaged. Your new countertops are a valuable investment, keeping them away from sharp or scalding objects is the sensible approach. However, we can inlay a stainless steel trivet into the countertop as well as build slide-ins for butcher block cutting boards.
