How is Corian different from other materials?

With virtually unlimited design possibilities, Corian has a distinct advantage over other materials:
Over 98% of the people who have purchased Corian are very satisfied and recommend it to their friends and family.
Corian has a worldwide distribution network that offers consistent product quality and professional customer service.
Design possibilities are multiplied with the ever-evolving color palette, currently exceeding 90 colors.
Custom and versatile designs can be achieved by combining Corian with countless other materials, such as brass, tile, granite, or another Color of Corian.
Corian can be formed, shaped or molded to fit any design and has a seamless appearance.
The nonporous surface of Corian is safe, easy to clean and requires no sealing.
DuPont stands behind every purchase of Corian to ensure customer satisfaction.

The beauty, durability, and long-term performance of Corian make it an exceptional value for any environment. Corian is solid throughout and can withstand most of the challenges of daily use. It can be easily refinished to its original appearance if the surface is nicked, cut, marred or scratched. As a result, Corian will retain its original beauty for many years to come and replacement may be required less frequently.

Corian is manufactured at DuPont factories in the form of sheets. These sheets will eventually be formed into countertops, lighting designs, or even furniture. In addition to the sheets, Corian manufactures sinks in a variety of shapes and sizes and several ready-to-install products, such as one piece vanity tops and bowls, and shower and tub surrounds. The Corian products are shipped to a world-wide network of distributors who work with local retailers to offer support and services in the selection, ordering, fabrication and installation of the Corian products.

While many people think of Corian as countertops, there is a wide range of possibilities for Corian from lighting designs to specialty applications and furniture. Artists throughout the world work with Corian to create art forms, jewelry, accessories and a myriad of other innovative objects and items. And many manufacturers use Corian to add style and function to their products

Each Corian countertop installation is custom designed specifically for your home or business. With over 90 colors to choose from, Corian brings design versatility, long-term performance and value to your project. You can combine Corian with other materials such as tile, stainless steel, wood, granite, or glass and add finishing touches like inlays, edge treatments, and a matching Corian sink, to create a look that's uniquely yours. A worldwide network of distributors and retailers of Corian is available to assist you with your project. 

There are many options to achieve unique designs. Corian can be inlaid with materials such as wood, steel, glass, granite or other Colors of Corian. Matching Corian sinks can add both beauty and durability to any design. And a wide variety of edge treatments can be accomplished with Corian. For more details on these and other ideas.

Corian is easy to care for. Soapy water or an ammonia-based cleaner is all that is necessary for day to day care of your Corian. Minor scratches, burns or discoloration are also easy to repair. Major damage should be repaired by a Certified Fabricator/Installer of DuPont Corian. Contact an Authorized Retailer of Corian for assistance. Click on the link below for more detailed information on the care and maintenance of Corian.

We do not recommend placing a hot pot directly on Corian. Although Corian remains stable and undamaged in temperatures up to 212ºF (100ºC), high heat or flame will damage Corian. In most cases this can be repaired. To protect your Corian from heat damage, always use a hot pad or a trivet with rubber feet when using hot pots or heat-generating appliances like frying pans or electric cooking pots.

We do  not recommend 6 mm Corian sheets for horizontal surfaces. Both 13 mm and 19 mm Corian sheets are recommended due to the impacts and other abuses associated with horizontal surfaces. 6 mm Corian sheets are engineered  for vertical applications and have been used very effectively in  applications such as wall cladding, hospital operating room walls,  panels and wainscoting.

The maximum overhang for Corian depends on the weight that will be placed on the overhang, but a good rule of thumb is 152 mm for 13 mm Corian sheet and 304 mm for 19 mm Corian sheet. Your distributor or fabricator can help you specify an appropriate overhang

You can drill into Corian and fasten it with various types of screws, wooden plugs or dowels, or plastic or lead anchors.

There are scores of codes, each modified and enforced at local levels. Generally, Corian meets codes, but please contact us to check on your local situation.

Corian weight by sheet thickness:

6 mm sheet = 11.5 kg/square meter

12.3 mm sheet = 23.0 kg/square meter

19 mm sheet = 34.0 kg/square meter