Is the inside bottom smooth or grainy casting?
287654
The bottom is very lightly "grainy", almost undetectable. That is, it is not machine polished (shiny) but it is smooth. The entire surface has a very slightly "pebbly" surface--very fine and miniscule--only seen in "close-up". It will take a seasoning just fine and, ultimately with use, will become smooth. Also, the entire surface of the skillet is very uniform. I'm very satisfied with the quality of the casting and the skillet.
430421
Yes the bottom is very smooth. I have had mine since Oct 2012 and it still looks as it did the day I purchased it.
2077394
It's a bit textured. Thought it would be smooth but it was not. I will say that I have used many iron skillets before and I do like this one. It was very easy to season this pan.
1026603
No, the bottom is slightly textured, the sides are smooth and easy to clean with magic eraser.
1089380
No, it is smooth. The grain embossed in the finish looks better than many covers though.
1527338
We opened the box, felt how rough the bottom was, like an etched metal design, and put in right back in the box to return it. The bottom is very rough. It wasn't worth taking a chance ruining my glasstop stove. We purchased Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Stainless Steel 10 Piece Cookware Set which we have been very happy with. The bottom is flat and smooth :)
1192758
It has a smooth finish inside. I'm assuming this is a glaze. Hope this helps.
1586571
I'd send it back. It could be old, or melted and re-solidified. It's supposed to be creamy, not grainy.
332910
The bottom is smooth , I also have a glass top stove didn't seem to bother it
1516958
There is basically no grain. The shim is more on the matte finish but not complete, absolutely not shiny.
1822543
The bottom outside surface is completely smooth. It appears to be ridged but when you run your hand across it, it is smooth. I've been very very happy with this pan.
145602
The interior is not smooth like polished marble. It is just a natural finish like stone, it does not feel like sand paper,The roughness to it is very slight. It works well.
48281
Mine had a little bit of a texture. It was not smooth compared to a different one I have.
547197
The inside of this Cast-Iron skillet is not as smooth as it should be, no current manufacturer of cast-iron skillets makes a smooth interior finish that I'm aware of. If you want a smooth inside finish, you're better off buying a vintage skillet from eBay, like a Griswold. Now those were smooth on the inside and when properly seasoned, non-stick.
1609755
Outside bottom is smooth black with copper rings. Inside bottom is smooth black with a grey sort of chicken wire pattern and a heat sensor in the center.
775521
I would consider it smooth. There is a very minimal amount of texture; just enough to keep it from being slick smooth.
1099584
Yes, smooth on bottom; however, you may need to sand/smooth out where mold-seam sticks out a little.