Wayne Boatwright > wrote in
6.120:

> On Fri 20 Jun 2008 10:49:20a, Michael "Dog3" told us...
>
>> Wayne Boatwright >
>> 6.120: in
>> rec.food.cooking
>>
>>>
>>> Unfortunately, even low-end natural stone counters are too high-end
>>> for my budget. Luckily, I'm quite happy with what I have.
>>
>> Have you looked at Sile Stone? My youngest brother just put it in
>> his kitchen and he loves it. I don't think it is nearly expensive as
>> some of the other stone.
>>
>> Michael
>>
>>
>
> Yes, I like Sile Stone, and it looks very durable. However, stone
> just wasn't an option when we did this house. Since it's only a year
> and a half old, it's not likely we'll be making changes any too soon.
> I'm pretty happy with what we have.
>

Friends of mine...took maple wood flooring and thickly covered/painted it
with a thick epoxy resin for their countertops. For years now it has been
scratch and mar free. You could follow a similar idea, but incorporate
art, photos or whatever and get a more personalized countertop. I think
the new bamboo flooring would work well with this concept.

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