Are those the laminate 8 ft. Countertop slabs that they have in stock at home depot? If yes, I was going to go that route, but they kept chipping as I was loading and hand ling them. And they are made of mdf and seemingly cheap materials. I know my tenants, and I know that I'd be replacing those things every year when they get chipped, cracked, and won't pass inspection. Flooring has come a long way so I was hoping there was something line vinyl plank but for countertops in a large slab, I.e. something less expensive than stone, but still impervious to water, and tough enough to defend against any abrasions, scrapes, etc. Any other places where you've found in stock countertop slabs other than home depot? I'll never use their in stock cabinets because they're so cheap and flimsy, so I was hoping there was something comparable to the rta cabinets but for countertops, because they are made of decent quality material and have more selection. I have also thought about just getting a big slab of wood from Ikea or a box store or laminating one myself and loading it up with tung oil. If I got a hardwood slab and put enough coats on it it might last my lifetime. I'd rather do that than get something I know I'm going to need to replace every 2 - 3 years.
