We agree with @builderbrowne, Caesarstone is much cheaper and easier for a stone mason to work with than natural stone, if you want it that white specify "Pure White 1141". You're looking at over $1500 for the Caesarstone and mason work (depending on who you use).

Wish i found this Q &A before. So many beautiful people advising and sharing here! I am Repainting Tropical Queenslander with dark red and orangy timber floors and this thread is so helpful. I painted Whisper white and it is throwing so much Green it makes me so sad I am going to repaint. I get loads of tropical sun in the north facing - with eastern morning sunlight. Was just about to go and buy Natural White just to cover it. Do you think it will be too dull/warm a colour. I do like a fresh feel and contrasting with vivid white decorative trims. The whisper white looks nice For a while in the morning while the morning sunlight throws read up onto it but then it returns to a green

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Hi Marg, This is a question you should be asking of the Combi Steam Oven manufacturer. It will depend on how, where and when the oven vents. Hope this helps, Malcolm.