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Can You Cut Food Directly on Granite or Quartz Countertops?
The Short Answer
Once in a while, yes. Kleopatra says cutting a pizza right on the counter is okay now and then, even on quartz, but she would not do it all the time. Use a cutting board for everyday prep.
Read the video transcript
John Bujak: All right, Kleopatra, I take the pizza out of the oven, I put it on the granite countertop and I'm cutting it with the pizza cutter. Is that safe?
Kleopatra: Well, this is quartz, but go for it. If you want to cut it up for show, however you want to. Just once in a while. I wouldn't do it all the time.
John Bujak: So it's even safe to cut on quartz?
Kleopatra: Yeah, you can. That's okay.
John Bujak of America's Home Experts talks with Kleopatra from Marble and Granite Express. Lightly edited for readability.
Why Not Every Day?
Stone is hard enough to dull your knives quickly, and repeated cutting in the same spot can wear the polish over time. A cutting board protects both.
Watch the Heat on Quartz
Cutting is one thing, but a hot pizza pan is another. Quartz contains resin that can scorch, so set hot pans on a trivet. Granite handles heat better.
More Care Tips
See how to clean granite and quartz and what not to use on granite.
Have a Countertop Question of Your Own?
Marble and Granite Express templates, fabricates and installs granite, quartz and marble countertops from our shop at 38680 Michigan Ave in Wayne. Call (734) 772-4431 or request a free estimate.