Butcher block counters... Thoughts?

[Aaron Hale]

Hey BP. My GC has suggested butcher block counter tops for our new rehab project. Has anyone worked with this material for counters? 

I understand there is some maintainence, ie the occasional dose of.      Mineral oil. Could the tenant be relied on to perform this or will I need the PM to get this done?

Will butcher block stand up to tenant abuse? What about stains or heat? 

It sounds like a creative and warm  way to complete a kitchen but is it wise in a rental?

[Tim Johnson]

I wouldnt put butcher block in. I do custom homes and everybody goes on internet and sees it and wants it.  I have nothing but call backs from it.  Stains, dents, its also a very porous surface and it can be a bacteria nightmare.  No way I would put it in a rental.  

I have actually had to replace the few I have done with solid surface just to get the home owners to be happy and not flip out