LAZY K Mat-M

Actually, the mat turned out much better than expected. (Bought the size Medium also.) Just the right thickness to be durable, but not too thick as to impede the induction cooktop sensors from detecting the pan (or impairing the efficiency of heating from as best as I can tell.) The mat itself is like a Silpat baking mat, thin, translucent grey-ish color with fiberglass woven in. The black edging and black radial "spokes" are actually silicone bumps, raised up from the surface of the mat. I wanted these to protect the cooktop from scratching and also to stabilize a pot so that it wouldn't turn/slide across the cooktop when stirring. The mat does that perfectly. Looks pretty good on the black glass cooktop as well. No feedback yet on long-term durability, surviving the dishwasher, etc.

Bought this induction range protector to prevent scratches on our new range’s glass top. This product is ONLY repeat ONLY for induction cooktops, NOT for electric glass top radiant ranges. If you try using this on a conventional radiant burner, it will be destroyed. That said, I tested this mat to boil a pot of water and then another pot of water with no mat. I could not detect any difference in the time to boil water. I have used the mat to sauté vegetables and brown meat with excellent results. That said, these mats are pricey!!

Summary: expensive waste of money. Yes it will stop a pan from scratching the cooktop, but it also doubles the cooking time because the thickness of the mat weakens the magnetic field. Kind of defeats one of the primary benefits of induction. Wasted $90 on a set of four of these. +1 star for protecting the cooktop. The product does that job quite nicely and the pan doesn't slide around when stirring something. -4 stars for fact that it drastically cuts the heat output of an induction cooktop. It is too thick and the magnetic field is not as strong as when the pan is sitting directly on the cooktop. You can tell by the sound of the induction cooktop and the fact that when turning heat to Turbo mode, nothing much happens. Where I used to cook on a setting of 5-6, I now have to go to 9 or H. Where previously I couldn't use Turbo mode unless I was boiling water because everything would burn in less than 20-30 seconds, I have frequently used Turbo mode to cook the whole meal because it doesn't get hot enough to burn. I have timed this multiple times to make sure I was not imagining this. My test method: Turbo mode (highest setting on my induction range), Le Creuset teapot, 2 cups of 60 degree water heated to full boil as indicated by whistle going off. Cool teapot to room temperature and repeat. Average of 5 tests without mat in place was 1 min 18 secs. Average of 5 tests with mat in place was 2 min 47 secs. I have tested this with cast iron, an expensive Viking cookware set, and a nice blue steel Rosle pan that is my most magnetic and easily heated pan. All take double or longer time to achieve the same results as using no mat or a paper towel.

I've been using the 11 inch version of the Induction Cooktop Mat for nine months. I've returned today to purchase a second smaller one, and - though I don't often write reviews - thought my experience warranted doing so. I purchased a Samsung induction range and was wary of using my cast iron and carbon steel pans on the surface without some sort of protection. In the nine months since purchasing this mat, I have used it every day. It has discolored from use, but it has never once done any less than promised; namely protect the delicate cook surface, which looks as new as the day it was installed. With thunderstorms threatening tonight, I seared two ribeye steaks on high heat in a cast iron pan. When done, I wiped both the mat and the cooktop - with no issues whatsoever. Bottom line: Sure, the mat is discolored; I would expect it to be based on its composition. I didn't buy it as a stunning centerpiece to impress my friends, I bought it to keep my expensive range from getting scratched up when I use my favorite cookware. This is does very well and I can't recommend it enough for that reason... unless you have a glass-top electric range. Some of the negative reviews for this mat seem to be from folks who may not know the difference - so please make sure you're 100% certain you have induction before using a cooktop mat, or you're in for one hell of a disappointment.

They work okay but then they get discolored and brown. It is nothing you can clean off. The material just starts turning brown.

So far, so good. I ran my induction cooktop at 440°F for about 10 minutes as a trial run before dropping it back down to 300°F, and the mat held up perfectly. I had seen a few reviews mentioning marks being left on the cooktop after first use, so I washed the mat beforehand in case there were any residual manufacturing oils or residues. After use, there were no marks at all. No discoloration after the first use either, though I do expect some over time with regular high-heat cooking. The grip is excellent with zero slipping during use. I also bought a cheaper multi-pack from another brand, and the difference in thickness is immediately noticeable. These mats are substantially thicker and feel much more durable, which makes me think they’ll hold up far better long term.

When our cooktop center element needed to be repaired at a cost of over $700.00 I decided to try and determine why the electronics failed. When I removed the top I noticed the two burner areas that are most often used were discolored amber. I reasoned that the heat build up may have prematurely damaged the circuitry when using cast iron cookware. I am pleased with these pads. They are attractive enough to leave on the cooktop when not in use. They work well at reducing the radiant heat emanating from the cast iron cookware. They are super easy to clean. And, as they advertise, the pads are anti-slip and will protect the glass from scratches. I haven’t found scratching to be an issue with our cooktop and it wasn’t a consideration in my purchase.

2020 Review: So I have an induction oven and I don't want the glass to be scratched to heck... so this is a rare, good solution. The item has a good concept, but I don't know if it's the nature of the beast or what, but it can't get too hot... one time it sparked and almost got too hot (maybe caught on fire!?!)... so I watch it when I use high heat. Otherwise, I love the idea of it and I bought extras for when the first set get worn out. There aren't many other ideas for protecting glass induction ovens, so I am happy with this item! 2025 Update: So, this item blackened and didn't look good quickly, but it seemed to work for many years. Then, about five years later, this item caught on fire. I do Not understand why or how, but I am guessing it got worn down and is no longer safe. Thank goodness I was there to see it and stop it. I am not happy about how things ended. Not sure if I will buy again or search for an alternative. Dec. 2025 - this is a love-hate relationship with this item. I love it because it helps protect my glass from scratches with my pots and pans, but every once in a while on high heat, it catches on fire. My new one that’s only a year old also caught on fire today. I’m sad.

Lo he usado en potencia media sin ningún problema. El fabricante es claro sobre el uso: "No se utilice en potencia máxima". Hay personas que sé quejan de que se quema pero claramente no leen. En mi caso lo he comprado por un problema específico que tengo al utilizar utensilios de hierro fundido, este es que el sensor de la cocina detecta sobrecalentamiento apenas a unos minutos de utilizarlos, el mantel aísla un poco el utensilio de hierro y esto no pasa jamás. No califico con 5 estrellas ya que es un poco caro y me gustaría que se pudiera usar a máxima potencia, algo muy necesario al utilizar utensilios de hierro fundido.

works excellent, has made a huge difference to stop sliding of pots on our induction. Does not effect the cooking speed either.

works well to prevent scratches to the top surface. Negative is that it does soil up and would be good if there was a cleaner to make it new again! Hint Hint!

Protège bien le dessus de la cuisinière. Facile à nettoyer. Résiste bien aux plats sortis du four qu'on dépose dessus. Quelques fois trop épais pour certain plat ou chaudron, fait cesser le rond de fonctionner. Le coût prohibitif (et pas seulement sur Amazon) est il vraiment justifié?

This is by far the best mat I have bought for my induction hob. It was expensive but since I have had to throw the others away because they have perished I hope this will last a lot longer. I shall be buying more very soon