it spend thousands of years in the ground. And is probably outside at their stone yard. I am sure it can last as an outdoor kitchen for you .

My quartzite has some microfractures too and is being used outdoors and in. I think you'll be fine.

Depending on the number of microfractures, you may want to ask for another piece that has less/no microfractures. One of the main issues with microfractures harbor bacteria that can eventually be a concern for food safety.

No matter what you go with, it's important to stick with maintenance best practices. Feel free to check out our blog to learn more about these!

@oldryder makes a good point!

Food safety! I don't consider outside counters as a clean surface to prep food on. We have birds, lizards, raccoons, rats and the occasional dog (who thinks there is a rat behind the grill) that get up on the outside counters. So yes, plenty of bacteria outside, none of which are going to touch my food.

Would anyone prep food on an outdoor counter?

And do people actually prep food when they have an outdoor kitchen? I know people who have nice outdoor grill stations including sinks but they prep the food - marinate it - cut up veggies or whatever else in their kitchen and just cook and eat outdoors - although in SoCal often people cook outdoors and eat indoors just because it's easier to bring in the few grilled items than set up everything outside. :-)

Hi there from Outdoor Kitchen Design Store. A good seal as an impregnator type will help protect the stone and any undulations you may have found. Enjoy it!!

Helen a good outdoor kitchen can handle the food prep and thus keeps family and guests out of the personal space of the indoor kitchen. When guests arrive it is always nice to have a buffet server or station mid distance from the indoor kitchen to the outdoor kitchen space inviting guests to drop their food and drink offerings outdoors. Outdoor Food prep and conversing continues to be fabulous.