"HeyBub" wrote in message
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There are patterns that resemble butcher-block and would probably look
nice.

I figure if the "engineered" (fake wood) stuff is built to stand up to the
abuse of being on a floor, it could probably take ordinary kitchen
conditions.

Anyway, I've got some left over from a flooring project and thought I
would give it a go -- unless, of course, somebody can come up with a
discouraging word other than "That's the most f***ed up idea I EVER
heard!"

Heat issues aside, I think it's a good idea. I built a computer desk and
wanted a fairly rugged, but 'different' kind of work surface. A friend is in
the floor covering business and showed me a Monsanto vinyl termed
'loose-lay'. Glue down isn't required and as you reason, 'good enuff to walk
on' it would do what I wanted. Check out the pics:

http://flickr.com/photos/joearnold/2639109307/sizes/o/
http://flickr.com/photos/joearnold/469080923/sizes/o/

It's also on the bar elsewhere in the same room:
http://flickr.com/photos/joearnold/3085396499/sizes/l/