Originally Posted by
maviskw
Think of all the time and money you are investing in this. It needs to be right, and right from the beginning, or you will be extremely frustrated.
I would go to a cabinet maker and have him make a Formica top using as thin a piece as he would recommend. If you will be taking it off and on once in a while, it needs to be a little bit sturdy.
You will be happier in the long run if you spend the money and do it right.
You took the words right out of my head! :-) A formica type surface is my choice for durability, appearance, and cleanability. I used a formica type surface for years. With the use of large islands, this should be readily available for an experienced cabinet maker to install. This is an investment which will have great paybacks while you use it, and IMHO should you decide to sell or cut into smaller sections. Mod pog becomes dated. Good Luck!