http://www.rsr.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.rsr.co.nz en-us Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:37:08 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.rsr.co.nz/blog/post/99468/thermal-shock/ Let's talk Thermal Shock!!!We have done quite a number of repairs lately on stone (both natural & engineered) benchtops that have been damaged by thermal shock.This is caused by putting a hot (or very cold) pot straight on the benchtop. It's the difference in temperature between the pot and the benchtop that causes thermal shock and damages the benchtop.It can sound like a gunshot going off as your benchtop cracks under the pot. Our advice to save you repair costs - always, always use a... Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:02:58 +1300 http://www.rsr.co.nz/blog/#post99468 http://www.rsr.co.nz/blog/post/99470/resin-vs-honed-marble-finish/ Getting a brand new bench top can be super exciting as it's a great way to freshen up an old, outdated kitchen. There are a lot of choices in benchtop materials, marble, granite, Caesarstone, laminate, wood, stainless steel, just to name a few.  If you are choosing a marble benchtop you also have the choice between resin and natural honed finishes.The difference between the resin layer and natural honed marble is the shine.Natural honed marble has a shiny gloss-like look and a res... Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.rsr.co.nz/blog/#post99470