On Jan 12, 9:05*pm, "HeyBub" wrote:
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!"

Not a good idea.

Floor laminates cannot withstand a hot frying pan like formica, it
will melt.

When it gets wet it will swell up and de-laminate.

The edges will be difficult (impossible) to finish properly no matter
what kind of router bit or mechanical hiding you do.

It will have seems allowing water and bacteria from raw meat juices to
grow colonies.

The next buy of the home will laugh at you.

Need I go on?