I've never heard of them. Can we please get a picture?

Used them for a powder room counter several years ago. Beautiful, easy to clean. Would do again. No pix, sold the house last year.

Be aware that the resin can discolor with hot pans. That removed it from consideration on my kitchen. I AM, however, going to use a similar product in my bathrooms.

jannicone: The only countertops that are heat proof are sintered, like Dekton and Neolith. Natural stone, estone, solid surface, and plastic laminate all require trivet use.

Joseph, don't forget stainless steel. It is also heat proof. And I have seen an awful lot of argument that soapstone is also (they make fireplaces out of it after all).

I've put burn marks in stainless steel.

Yes, they make stoves out of soapstone, however, the stove is evenly heated, unlike the shock of a superheated pan hitting cool soapstone. Soapstone is not exempted from the MIA's recommendation for trivet use.

Hmm, my cooking pots and pans are made of stainless steel. . . . how did you manage to burn stainless?

Heat resistance of stainless steel (chart shows 304 good up to 870 degrees C)

Grinder with a diamond blade.

We used Geos in a bathroom and love it. Easy to clean and a unique look. Sorry, no kitchen experience. http://www.eos-surfaces.com/geos/residential/geos-colorsamples/

Brett, thanks for the info on using Geos in the kitchen. I'm considering using it in my kitchen and appreciate your insights. If you have more info as time goes on, please post an update. Thanks!

HI Sylwhite and Katie C,

Did either of you end up going with the Geos counter top? If so, are you happy with it?

I had my Geos Rincon installed last week & I LOVE the new countertop but I need help in deciding on backsplash & flooring now for my kitchen. I included some before & after pictures. I don't want to paint my cabinets & am thinking aqua glass subway tiles or cream since the countertop is an off white. But I am lost on the flooring.

anyone else have geos installed from home depot? I was wondering about durability over the long term? Planning to use in dining room as a counter over some built it cabinetry with a sink. Much appreciated--maybe some kitchen dealers or fabricators can chime in.

Our GEOS has been great in terms of durability. Still looks like new (after 3 years). The only issue is the surface immediately behind our sink, where I can feel some surface irregularities. I think the shell material might have eroded slightly due to constant moisture, so now I'm careful to keep that area as dry as possible.

Thanks so much. I just ordered from Home Depot- will keep everyone posted. It is for counter in dining room --it will have a sink but should not get too much use. I also don't think I have any shells in the one I picked.

Brett:

The best cure for your problem is to install a sink with a faucet deck.

good point!

Any news, sarayale?

counter came in but cutout for sink was wrong size so back it went. I will update after installation. At least ordering from home depot you dont have to worry too much that you will have to fight with them re mistakes--they seem to quickly acknowledge it was their error. A few salespeople at home depot told me they have not had any complaints regarding the Geos glass so I am optimistic it will work out to be durable for me.

@sarayale Do you have pictures and /or an update? How do you like it and which one did you go with?

@Brett, Which color did you get that has shell material? Could you post a photo?

We used Lake Shell, which is green. It also comes with blue glass. Kitchen is now nearly five years old, counter still looks like new.

@Brett Very pretty. We've decided to go with either the Rincon or the Coffee because we've found one slab of each to touch in a warehouse. However, we need two slabs, so the search is on for another slab.

Update on my Geo's recycled glass countertops. I would never recommend this company to anyone!! They supposedly have a 15 year warranty but I realized the day after installation that there were hundreds of little chips in the countertops. Installation group came out the next day & put superglue in each chip & then used a razor after it dried to scrape it off??? Superglue wore off a long time ago. Geos will not stand behind it!! They asked me to send pictures so I did & they said that it was just normal wear?? Really, you can tell that from a picture?? How about sending out a rep to wipe the counter down with a rag & see how they like their rag getting snagged on the chips!! Looks great from a distance, it just doesn'took great up close $5600 & this is the response!! Crappy customer service!!

@Jackie Giandalia Wasson I'm a bit confused on your timeline of events. Your first post said they had been in a week and you loved them. Your recent post said that you noticed chips the day after installation. "Hundreds of chips" sounds like the countertops were installed upside down?

How experienced was your fabricator? Was he recommended by the company? I'm just trying to avoid the issues that you had. Appreciate your comments.

After they came the next day & put the superglue on the BRAND NEW countertop chips, I thought everything would be fine & if not you know I gave them the benefit of the doubt because a 15 year warranty used to mean something?? The contractor was through Home Depot & they no longer use them. Wonder why? Either way neither the contractor or Geos would stand behind them. They weren't upside down, the underside is not glossy. Like I said I love the looks of them, from a distance. I just wish for durability I would've gone with something else.

c9pilot-- Our countertops look good--they are in a dining room which does not get used much but I would be hesitant to put in a kitchen (just because of fear of the unknown). The only thing is these counters are thinner than granite and it is noticeable--I think it would look better if the edge were thicker but its not a big deal and overall I am happy with how they look. I will try to post some photos shortly. easy to clean--no issue with pieces sticking out!

@sarayale Are yours the 2cm then? They offer 3cm now.

Color is very pretty blue-and white not sure if it shows through photos

I think I did not have the thicker choice but I would upgrade if possible

@sarayale Is that the Avalon? Looks like White Birch on my monitor, but the Avalon is similar but more blue.

its the avalon--I am not too good at taking photos. Its is definitely blue but the lighter blue--It looks much better and different in person--sorry.

I do not recommend using GEOS recycled glass countertops. I have Cirrus in my kitchen, part of a nearly full remodel. One month after installation, I noticed chips on the edges and divots on the surface. They may well have been there during installation; I didn't check immediately. (Yes, I know I should have.) The company that fabricated and installed the countertops have not been very responsive. Finally, they put me in touch with GEOS warranty claim. GEOS told me the chips and divots were my fault from abuse, misuse, mishandling or putting excessive heat on the countertops, and denied my claim. I had to laugh. I am not much of a cook and do not own heavy kitchen appliances. I am not playing pinball with a cast iron Dutch oven. I clean the surface with a sponge and mild non-abrasive cleaner. I cut vegetables on a cutting board, I place hot items on a trivet. I am really mad.

There are 15 nicks of various size along the edges and about as many divots on the surface.

GEOS pointed me to a company that repairs countertops but that company does not service my area. That was very helpful.

I'm not giving up on getting GEOS or the installer to own this.

Installation is definitely key with GEOS. We had a really good installer, plus we used a crescent edge with a gentle curve. We haven't had any problems with ours, but apparently Home Depot has stopped carrying GEOS because installation is such a big part of making this countertop work. While we like the appearance, we'll probably go with a plainer quartzite countertop in the new house we're building.