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The Most Affordable & Durable Countertops For A Garage Workspace
By Ron Baker
The amount of physical wear and tear, exposure to moisture, chemicals, and heat, and suitability for other purposes will all factor in your choice of countertop on your workbench.
The weakest material that is occasionally used for workshop countertops is MDF. Although it's easy to work with and customize, it damages easily.
Hardwood butcher block countertops are strong and stable, but they can be expensive ($50 - $150 per square foot) and are easily scratched and dented.
Light users might find a stainless- or butcherblock-topped rolling workbench cart sufficient for their needs. Home Depot offers the Husky cart for about $498.