As contemporary residential designers in the Northern Beaches we find denting largely depends on the type of timber selected from the wide variety of options. For the most part timber should be stain resistant, but it is susceptible to heat and water.

Scratch / Chip: ★★
Heat: ★★
Stain: ★★★☆
Clean: ★★★☆
Repair:★★★☆
Cost: $$

Quality varies between products. The ratings above are an indicative and general method for comparing materials with one another.