Durability of epoxy resin lab for worktop?

[esvee]

My local contruction material recycling place just got a load of black epoxy resin lab tops that they're selling for cheap. I know as a solid surface its fairly infinitely re-surfaceable and very strong, but I'm wondering if anyone has tried using this stuff as a benchtop in their garage? Does it just get scratched to hell and back and look like garbage eventually or is this actually a pretty good idea?

 

[nadogail]

If it will stand up to use in a high school Chemistry Lab, is should be fine in a garage. Black would be, in my opinion, a poor color choice.

 

[510ebl]

Beware of asbestos in those table tops...getting rid of it later may be a headache should you change your mind.

 

[esvee]

If it will stand up to use in a high school Chemistry Lab, is should be fine in a garage. Black would be, in my opinion, a poor color choice.

High school chemistry labs dont typically use ball-peen hammers and the like. Thats my chief concern.

 

[woodrail]

I've got one in my shop. Works great, but I use it for chemicals! Just like it was designed for.

So far no problems with various propellants and binders. This probably isn't very helpful though.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Beware of asbestos in those table tops...getting rid of it later may be a headache should you change your mind.

Chances are the ones with asbestos aren't showing up at the recycling places. I have a friend who was a facilties manager at a local college; when they remodeled the chemistry lab I was able to get some nice base cabinets, but all the counter tops had to go to a landfill.

 

[trialrun]

I have one on my workbench and love it. it also was pulled from a high school in the area. Quick wipe down with a standard cleaner and it still looks brand new. I've beat on it, covered it in grease, chemicals, you name it....thing is un-destructible. Just wish I could get my hands on more at a cheap price to build a larger work area. Buy them all if the price it right, maybe next time i'm in PA i'll take the excess off your hands