What is Corian®?
Corian® is a solid surfacing brand created by DuPont that has earned trust and respect as a proven material that brings design versatility, long-term performance and value to any environment. Much more than a countertop, Corian® lends itself to imaginative uses, innovative interpretations and enduring applications. It can be cut, routed, drilled, sculpted, bent, or worked like a fine wood. The ever-evolving color palette now extends to more than 90 colors. If you can envision it, chances are you can create it with Corian®.

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.

Why is Corian® a good value?
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.

What products does Corian® make?
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.

Tell me about Corian® Countertops?
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.

How can I add custom touches?
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®.

What finishes are available with Corian®?
You have three choices for the final finish of Corian®, matte, semigloss and high-gloss. Each finish has different attributes and recommended uses. Your Authorized Retailer of Corian® can recommend the gloss level that is appropriate for your specific use of Corian®.

Can I place a hot pot directly on 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.

How do I care for my Corian®?
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 links below for more detailed information on the care and maintenance of Corian®.

• Although Corian® is quite resistant to heat, you should always use a hot pad or a trivet with rubber feet to protect Corian®. Hot pans, as well as some heat-generating appliances like frying pans or electric cooking pots, can damage the surface if a hot pad or trivet is not used.
  

Preventing Heat and Other Damage
In most cases, Corian® can be repaired if it is accidentally damaged. However, be sure to follow these guidelines to prevent any permanent damage to Corian®.

• Avoid exposing Corian® to strong chemicals, such as paint removers, oven cleaners, etc. If contact occurs, quickly flush the surface with water.
• Remove nail polish with a non-acetone-based polish remover and flush with water.
• Do not cut directly on Corian® countertops.

Renewing Corian®
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 it's easy to restore Corian® 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.
*Scotch-Brite is a trademark of the 3M Company.

Routine Care
Routine daily care and maintenance of Corian® is easy. But, because cleaning practices differ around the world, please consult your local supplier of Corian® for specific recommended care and maintenance practices and products. Use the following procedures as a guide to everyday care for Corian® solid surfaces:

• There are three types of countertop finishes: matte, semigloss and gloss.*
• All Corian® sinks have the matte finish.
• Soapy water or ammonia-based cleaners will remove most dirt and stains from all types of finishes.

However, slightly different techniques must be used to remove difficult stains, depending on the finish. Please contact your source for Corian® for more information.
*If you are uncertain about what finish you have, call your source for Corian®

Nicks, scratches and cuts are inevitable with any high-use product, including Corian®. But because Corian® is solid all the way through, it is easy to renew to its original appearance as described below.

• Minor damage, including scratches, general or chemical stains, scorches or burns, and minor impact marks, can be repaired on-site with a light abrasive cleanser and a product such as a Scotch-Brite* pad. For heavier damage, light sanding may be necessary. The following steps should be followed:

Removing Stains and Fixing Scratches or Burns

• Identify the extent of the damage and ascertain whether a minor repair will solve the problem. You may want to consult with your supplier of Corian®.
• If the damage is minor, try to repair it with an abrasive cleanser or a product such as a Scotch-Brite* pad.
• If the above step is unsuccessful, hand-sand with 400-grit wet and dry paper. To minimize dust, wet the surface before starting.
• If this is unsuccessful, use an electric sander and heavier-grit paper. Always make provisions to control dust.
• If this, too, is unsuccessful, you may need to consult a professional for other repair options. In this case, contact your supplier of Corian® for assistance.
  *Scotch-Brite is a trademark of the 3M Company