mkr5000 wrote:

Yeah -- a kitchen countertop but it doesn't sound like a good idea.

I've seen a little on concrete, may look into it.

Tile, epoxy paints, I've seen it all but really would like a metal
look -- at lowest cost.

Have you looked into available colors of laminates? They might have
something that has a metallic look, but holds up like laminate. (Formica,
etc.)

Personally, if I won the lottery, I'd go for butcherblock. ;-)

Good Luck!
Rich