@Laura2592
Our cabin has oak butcher block countertops that I made myself.
They have held up for 30 years but one very annoying thing is that, although they are finished with a durable floor varnish, some people insist on using them as cutting boards.
We have provided three high-quality cutting boards, one of which is built in, but it doesn’t help.
There is a section of limestone which I used for pastry and breadmaking. Someone managed to crack it.
Our condo in Panama has granite, which looks good, but can be broken if not supported well.
Some granite is porous and will absorb oils or stains and needs to be cleaned and sealed annually.
I looked at Dupont Corrian which is supposed to be nearly indestructible but it was very expensive.
You might go to Home Depot and talk to someone in the kitchen cabinet department.
They could recommend something that might stand up to abuse at a reasonable price.
We want to replace the ugly formica countertops in our house and I’m thinking of using butcher block from Home Depot and covering areas next to the stove and sink with shatterproof tempered glass.
Another option would be ceramic tile over a Hardi-Board base.
