Solid Surface

Corian is the brand name for a solid surface material created by DuPont. Its primary use is as a countertop/benchtop surface, though it has many other applications. It is composed of acrylic polymer and alumina trihydrate (ATH), a material derived from bauxite ore. Corian is the original material of this type, created by DuPont scientists in 1967.[1] A number of direct solid surface competitors to Corian have emerged since the expiration of DuPont’s patent on solid surfaces.

Cross-section cuts show consistent color and particulate patterning evenly distributed throughout the material, giving rise to the category name “Solid Surface.”

Corian must be sold and installed by a DuPont certified fabricator and such installations come with a 10-year warranty covering both product and installation, for interior residential applications.[3]

Corian is:

  • Non-porous
  • Stain resistant
  • Seamless appearance: In the fabrication process, joints can be made nearly invisible by joining the relevant pieces with Corian’s own color-matched two-part acrylic adhesive. The pieces are clamped tightly together in order to express any excess adhesive. After the adhesive dries, the area is sanded and polished to create a near-seamless joint. This seamless appearance is a signature characteristic of the material.[17]
  • Repairable and renewable: Cuts and scratches can be buffed out with a Scotch-Brite pad or orbital sander.
  • Thermoformable: Flexible when heated, Corian can be shaped and molded into generally limitless forms which can be used in commercial and artistic projects through a process called thermoforming.

Heat resistance: the material is heat resistant up to 100 °C (212 °F), but can be damaged by excess heat. DuPont recommends the use of trivets when the material is installed in kitchens.[18]

Scratches: The material can be scratched, with scratches particularly noticeable on darker colors.

Corian does not lose its visual appearance or fade for many years, sometime decades. Certain colors of Corian imitate stone much better in comparison to other solid work surfaces.

Corian – www.dupont.com/Corian

LG Hi-Macs – www.lghimacsusa.com

Staron – www.staron.com

LivingStone – www.livingstonesurfaces.com

Formica Solid Surface – www.formica.com

Hanex – www.hanexsurfaces.com

Wilsonart Solid Surface: www.wilsonart.com/solid-surfaces

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