"Ken" > wrote in message
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> Hi.
>
> We have an island in our kitchen and need to get a new countertop.
> We're looking for a type of surface on which we can do things like
> rolling and kneading dough, cutting cookies and things like that.
> Basically we'd like it to be a good surface for someone who likes to
> bake.
>
> Any suggestions?

My counters are covered in large, porcelain floor tiles. It works well for
me. You can get them 24x24. Other good choices would be granite or one of
the newer solid surface materials like Avonite.