Corian/Solid Surface and Scratches
dan_in_austin
14 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (57)
jakkom
14 years ago3katz4me
14 years agoRelated Discussions
Solid Surfaces - Corian etc.
Comments (21)I have white corian in my master bathroom, and a grey speckled version called Pepper Ivory in my kitchen. I am happy with both of them. Almost no chipping. Every now and then if I drop something sharp from fairly high up I do make a tiny ding, but that doesn't seem unreasonable to me. I have the satin finish, which does occasionally look "etched" (for lack of a better word). I can polish it out if I try, or more often I just ignore it and it goes away on its own over a few days as I keep normally wiping the counters down. I know some people have a deep hatred for this stuff...but it has held up well in my house for 5 years or so....See MoreCorian/LG/???/Solid Surfaces questions
Comments (4)If you want a "heat proof countertop" buy Stainless Steel. Otherwise use a heat trivet. As far as manufacturers of S.S. - LG is a good product very similar in make up from what I can tell but they do not guarantee the installation where as DuPont does. In other words, if your fabricator screws up your installation with LG Hi-Macs you are out of luck because they do not "guarantee" their fabricators work. If on the other hand your "licensed" fabricator from DuPont screws up on your installation, DuPont will cover the problem. You can make sure your fabricator is a licensed "CFI" (Certified Fabricator Installer) by going to DuPonts Corian website or by calling 8004CORIAN. The big issue on this is around the seams in the countertop. DuPont covers them, LG does not. Not trying to say one product is better than another. If you need to save a few bucks by all means look at the imported S.S. Just make sure your fabricator knows what they are doing because the manufacturer doesn't have any "investment" in that regards. P.S. Granite shouldn't crack from heat but when you place a hot pot onto sealed granite it breaks down the sealer and then you can get a stain which is not easily removed if it can be removed at all. Therefore you should always use a trivet. P.S.S. I have also seen Quartz products damaged from heat exposure. It can become "whitened" and once that happens it is permanent....See MoreDupont Corian Solid Surface Seams Visable
Comments (2)Show them these pictures, please. Corian Bisque and Corian Bisque adhesive. I won't try my usual custom color match on solids; it's too difficult to get them right. Gotta have factory adhesive match: And that's a double-sided field seam too. They don't get any better. The first thing they teach you at Corian school is that seams are "inconspicuous", never "invisible". While your vanity seams are visible from somewhat poorly-fitting joinery, I can hardly see a problem in your first picture. It is subjective. On second view, the direction of your seam seems to indicate it was a shop seam. A visible shop seam in a solid color is nearly inexcusable. You may be seeing contamination. More grinding and polishing will only make a butter dish. An insert repair, similar to above, may improve it....See MoreWhat preparation is needed for a solid surface (e.g. Corian) shower?
Comments (4)Thanks for those answers. I did indeed miss the sentence in my link that said wallboard *and* wall panels. Oh, I get it now. By installing the pan all the way to the studs without backing, then putting cement board in on the studs and finally the solid surface panels ... if water ever gets between the solid surface and the cement board, it runs down to the pan anyway. Well, no, I still don't get it - if the solid surface seams are all watertight, water that ran down between the cement board and the wall panels would reach the pan ... and go around the pan to the subfloor instead of into the pan....See Moremarja
14 years agoigloochic
14 years agowarmfridge
14 years agoFori
14 years agomoneypenny
14 years agosquigs
14 years agosis2two
14 years agodan_in_austin
14 years agodonna52479
14 years agosquigs
14 years ago_sophiewheeler
14 years agopps7
14 years agoidrive65
14 years ago3katz4me
14 years agohoneychurch
14 years agodianne47
14 years agopatches_02
14 years agochrisk327
14 years agocelticmoon
14 years agoFori
14 years agowritersblock (9b/10a)
14 years agopaula0564
14 years agoAlyce Venice
14 years agokitchenconfidential2
14 years agomoana1011
14 years agoarleneb
14 years agokippi
14 years agowestsider40
13 years agooneandonly
13 years agodan_in_austin
13 years agovampiressrn
13 years agowestsider40
13 years agojakkom
13 years agoHappyladi
13 years agoe4849
13 years agorivkadr
13 years agokmsparty
13 years agonik211
13 years agowestsider40
13 years agojamesmrosas
13 years agoHairbrained Schemes
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoAnglophilia
7 years agoaustinjasper
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
7 years agoHairbrained Schemes
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoAngela M
7 years agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
7 years agoAlyce Venice
7 years ago
Related Stories
KITCHEN COUNTERTOPSKitchen Counters: High-Tech Solid Surfaces Make Maintenance Easy
Sculpted by heat and nonporous by nature, solid-surface countertops bring imagination and low maintenance to the kitchen
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESLessons in Living Comfortably: Embrace the Scratches and Dents
When you celebrate wear and tear, you send a message that your home is designed for relaxation
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Countertops 101: Choosing a Surface Material
Explore the pros and cons of 11 kitchen countertop materials. The options may surprise you
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNBathroom Countertops 101: The Top Surface Materials
Explore the pros and cons of 7 popular bathroom countertop materials
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESYour Floor: An Introduction to Solid-Plank Wood Floors
Get the Pros and Cons of Oak, Ash, Pine, Maple and Solid Bamboo
Full StoryKITCHEN BACKSPLASHESWhy You Should Embrace a Solid Slab Backsplash
The effect is stunning, and yet the cost can be minimal. Here’s what to know about using full slabs of stone in your kitchen
Full StoryWOODWoodipedia: Make a Solid Choice With Oak
Forget those low-end products of old. Red and white oak today are beautiful, versatile and relatively inexpensive
Full StoryFEEL-GOOD HOMEEmbrace a Few Beautifully Weathered Surfaces for a Happy, Durable Home
You don’t need to worry so much about scuff marks and dings when you accept the character and beauty of wear
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNBathroom Surfaces: Ceramic Tile Pros and Cons
Learn the facts on this popular material for bathroom walls and floors, including costs and maintenance needs, before you commit
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Sinks: Slate Surfaces Rock for Strength and Style
Go for a sandblasted pattern or keep it simple — slate sinks show quality and promise durability no matter how you roll
Full Story
dan_in_austinOriginal Author