"Al Fresco" > wrote in message
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> If you were building a new kitchen, what kind of counters would you have?
>
> I like stainless, but I know it will scratch up eventually. I'm thinking
> I should get something like Corian, made with a seamless joint where the
> wall meets the counter, with the Corian running all the way up to the
> bottoms of the cabinets.

Best for what? Stainless is hard to beat, but while it is very utilitarian,
it won't have the pizzazz of granite. Marble is nice for baking, but not
the best for care. Compared to the price of others, Formica is probably best
for the pocketbook. List your priorities and it may help you decide.