Look into quartz.

Thank you! But can Quartz withstand heat?

If you want a countertop that withstands heat and doesn't stain, try soapstone. But then you won't get the scratch resistance. Different materials offer different strengths and weaknesses, as carthiefintexas notes. Quartz is probably the most trouble free.

Quartz can scorch you can't put a hot pan on it. If that's a big criteria for you look at granite or soapstone.

Hi Michele,
intown123 is correct. Quartz manufacturers recommend not putting anything really hot on the countertop surface. Be sure to use a hot plate or trivet.

Granite, however, is heat resistant. Both materials are scratch resistant. You will want to only clean granite with a granite cleaner, because anything harsh can break down the sealer and then potentially damage the granite. Also, I would consider re-sealing your granite countertops every few years depending on the color that you choose.

Both granite and quartz are wonderful options. They offer very different looks.

I agree on the quartz as well, but granite is wonderful as well if you don't mind to reseal it every so often. Just want to add that any stone could potentially crack if you put something very hot on it, and you could also potentially damage your pot by placing it very hot on a cold surface. A trivet is a very good think in deed.

Hi---granite. Good Luck!

Or have an insert in the counter next to the stove or a different counter next to the stove for the hot pots. My 1960's kitchen has a piece of butcher block inserted into the counter. I don't cut on it but it is great for hot pans and cookie sheets.

Granite by far.

@jh77 - in my previous house, we had a countertop with a built in cutting board. Over the years, the corner of the cutting board degraded and we landed up having to replace all the countertops. I would hesitate to have that again.

I love my caesarstone quartz in the bathrooms, but I love the granite in my kitchen because I can put hot pots and pans on the counter. I would hate it if I couldn't do that, I'm so used to doing that now.

Concrete is also an option to consider, depending on the look you're going for. It is heat and scratch and stain resistant if made by an experienced fabricator and installer. The fabricator makes all the difference with concrete. If it's not wet cured and sealed properly, you will not get optimal stain and scratch protection.

Granite and Quartz are your best options. This video explains the benefits of both.

Whatever material you go with, make sure you are properly educated on the maintenance of it. Everything has to be cared for a certain way. Do not be negligent.