Soapstone stove top scratched up, what do you do to prevent?

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Spring Grover

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Feb 13, 2025
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Spring Grove, IL
Hey all. I've been through a few Hearthstone stoves over the years, and the family has used them from warming hands, warming dinner, drying gloves, etc. I have a brand new Heritage I just installed and have reservations of putting my beloved heat fan and even the thermometers on the top deck for fear of scratching it. It's absolutely beautiful! The pots, pans, fan all left scratches in the soap stone, which I'm hoping to prevent. I've read about silicone mats? They handle the heat? Just wondering if someone has this figured out. Pics below, removed Phoenix with scratched top, new Heritage I don't want scratched top.
Appreciate the input.
Mark
 

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