Solid Surface Countertop -Advice
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Comments (0)We were all set to go with a Corian counter top with undermount sink in our bathrooms (new home construction). My builder just got new products and they had a surface that looked just like corian but it is called LG Hi-Macs acrylic solid surface. Does anyone know anything about this? It costs the same as the Corian. We like one of the colors they offer....See MoreAcrylic Counters: Corian v Formica Solid Surface
Comments (74)I think that is universal, as I know of no state that is willing to spend millions of dollars a year to test thousands of unique appliances in order to come up with their own rules. (I prefer to use the relevant example) ;D " What I'm understanding is that installation instructions are designed to meet building code." - yes, but many of the installation instructions seem to be worded by lawyers, and designed to be decieving to the average consumer. "Listing" is what happens after the independent testing laboratory makes sure the product's clearances label and installation instructions meet the ANSI standards and put that "UL sticker" (label) on it. - the whole code process works together with the "listed and labeled" requirement and ANSI safety standards. . [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/tile-backsplash-wont-meet-building-code-dsvw-vd~3992018?n=57[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/tile-backsplash-wont-meet-building-code-dsvw-vd~3992018?n=57) ....See MoreHow do you feel about your white solid surface counters?
Comments (13)I've had white Corian now for 31 years. I even re-used if this past summer when getting new cabinets. I LOVE it! I can't remember which white it is - in 1985, one had the choice of 3 shades of white and I chose the whitest - no other colors were available then. I consider it like a great white blouse - always looks crisp and clean and fresh and timeless. Here is a picture of my kitchen sink area with the integrated Corian sink as well. I have never had a stain I could not easily and quickly remove with a couple of swipes of a ScotchGuard pad. I had to add a 5 ft run where we changed the kitchen layout. I've heard others on GW complain that it has a "plasticy" look and I now understand what they mean. It just needs to get a few scratches to develop a lovely patina! I immediately took the ScotchGuard pad to it and now it looks just like the other countertops. I have never regretted getting this. My daughter had the same (same sink, too) installed in her kitchen about 8 years ago. Her husband is a SAHD and a constant coffee drinker, dumping the grounds from the French press maker and not rinsing the sink. Again, a quick swipe with a ScotchGuard dishwashing wand and all stains disappear. She also has two teenage boys - think "fraternity house" when she's out of town on business - and they have never managed to do any damage to the countertops or the sink. I don't like a "busy" kitchen. Mine is small - 11x15, with three doorways and that huge window. It's very chopped up looking, so keeping things simple and fairly monochromatic works very well in there. I used honed white marble 3x12 subway tile for my backsplash and it works very well with the white Corian. I can think of no other countertop material that could look this good after 31 years! I'm not obsessive about it, but I don't abuse things, either. If I had a huge kitchen with a humongous island in the middle, perhaps I would want a countertop on that island that made more of a "statement". But in a small kitchen, NO STATEMENT is the best way to go!...See MoreSolid Surface v. Quartz for Master Bath Counters
Comments (22)A year ago I had Cambria Quartz "Darlington" installed in my medium sized 10 x 15 kitchen w/snack bar. I had Difinity "Quartz "Cerrado" installed in a bathroom that gets a lot of use. I had Corian "Witch Hazel" installed in my laundry room 7 ft. folding counter. I love the looks of all, but Corian was just as expensive as the Difinity Quartz and I had scratches in the Corian folding counter almost immediately after installed. I am a very careful person and take very good care of everything I own. The Quartz counters are still perfect even after sliding plates, etc. over it. I am now looking at options for another remodel project and after reviews read, I don't understand how Corian holds up as well or better than Quartz and is very comparable in price. I think I will stick with Quartz but not pay the high price for Cambria brand....See Moreemma1420
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