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What is Corian

An Introduction to Corian® DuPont created the solid surface category more than 30 years ago. An advanced blend of natural materials and pure acrylic polymer, Corian® is a brand that has earned trust and respect as a proven material that brings design versatility, long-term performance and value to any environment.

Corian® is manufactured by DuPont in the form of sheets and sinks. The sheets are precut into specific lengths at the factories and then shipped to a worldwide network of distributors. Authorized Distributors and Retailers of Corian® are trained professionals who help everyone who uses Corian® meet all specification, fabrication and installation requirements.

Thanks to its unique balance of beauty and performance, Corian® lends itself to imaginative uses, innovative interpretations and enduring applications.

If you can envision it, chances are you can create it with Corian®. The options are almost limitless. Do you need both design flexibility and elegance? A material that's great for work or play? A surface that can stand up to the challenges of time and punishing customers or substances?

Why Choose Corian?

You have distinctive desires - and design considerations - for your home. You demand top-notch performance from every element of your new home or remodeling project. And that's where Corian® truly shines. Its proven performance more than fulfills expectations, reflecting well on your choice - and on you - for years to come. Warm and Inviting - Your environment will be as distinctive and expressive as you want it to be when you use Corian®, a material with many faces. It's always approachable, warm and inviting. Whether you use it as a central design element or as an accent, Corian® adds both style and sensibility to every project.

Illuminating: The natural translucency of Corian® allows it to contribute drama and definition to any installation. When backlit, Corian® glows. Surfaces become more luminous-lighter colours are warmer, softer; darker tones become richer, deeper. This quality translates to many applications, including interior and exterior lighting, inlaid fiber-optics, wall panels and other uses. Working with Corian® is truly an illuminating experience.

Formable: The formability of Corian® adds to its versatility. You can cut it. Carve it. Rout it. Drill it. Sculpt it. Bend it. Or work it like a fine wood. The ability of Corian® to be thermoformed allows it to flow with both traditional and non-traditional designs. An ordinary sheet of Corian® can be transformed into an art form...a dramatic curved stairway...a sculpted piece of furniture.

Compatible: You'll find that Corian® "plays well with others." Friendly and approachable, it blends beautifully with whatever it's paired with. Corian® is just as comfortable in a supporting role as it is taking center stage-it can be as quiet or as bold as it needs to be.

Corian® combines beautifully with chrome, stainless steel, wood, glass, brass and more. Whether you want to express simple minimalism, lush and dramatic sophistication, or cozy warmth, Corian® is totally comfortable in its surroundings, complementing everything it touches.

Corian® also works well alone, using combinations of the many colours of its palette. These combinations can create contrast. Define borders. Inlay textures. Layer colour on colour, tone on tone. The spectrum of possibilities is virtually endless.

Renewable: Nicks. Stains. Cuts. Scratches. While these can permanently mar most other surfaces, they won't compromise the appearance of Corian® solid surfaces. That's because Corian® can be restored to its original state, using an ordinary abrasive cleanser and a cleansing pad such as a green Scotch-Brite* pad. And, if damage does occur, Corian® can be repaired on site, saving both downtime and aggravation.

Non-Porous/Easy to Clean: Corian® solid surfaces are smooth and nonporous. As a result, they will not promote the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria. And because it's nonporous, liquids and stains can't penetrate Corian®, so it's easy to clean and maintain. Corian® is also nontoxic, and chemically nonreactive, with virtually no off-gassing at normal room temperatures, in accordance with building codes and other local restrictions.

Consistent: Whether you cut Corian® to form an edge treatment...or renew any part of its surface...the colour, texture and beauty you start with will remain constant over time. Because Corian® solid surfaces are just that: solid all the way through. And they remain that way, through years of use.

Lasting Value: Your Corian® installation will last a long, long time, postponing replacement and saving on tear-out costs. Because Corian® is engineered to last, it's an investment that amortizes over time. Corian® solid surfaces are both durable and renewable. As a result, they retain their original appearance long after initial installation.

Much more than a countertop: Corian® is just as appropriate for vertical applications as it is for horizontal surfaces. Or furniture. Or lighting. The list of possibilities continues to evolve and expand.