cole_bailey85•5d agoProlific Poster

I went with laminate countertops instead of butcher block and I don't regret it

Everyone always says butcher block is the cheap upgrade that looks high end. I tried it in my last kitchen and after 6 months the wood near the sink started swelling up. I redid the whole thing with laminate from Lowe's for $180 total. It's been two years now and it still looks fine, even with my kids spilling stuff on it daily. I think butcher block is way overhyped for anyone who actually uses their kitchen. Anyone else skip the trendy option and go with something boring that just works?

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tarab545d ago

Butcher block near a sink is INSANE.

barbara3995d agoTop Commenter

Yeah, "butcher block near a sink is INSANE," it's like asking for a kitchen experiment gone wrong.