Installation Guide

CORIAN
®
SOLID SURFACE
FABRICATION/INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS
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Corian® Solid Surface Fabrication/Installation Fundamentals 2/6
8. Make sure that all cutouts are sized properly. Trial fit the inserted
equipment to make sure.
9. Check surrounding conditions for anything that could contaminate
your work (e.g., dust, other trades).
10. Consider the sequence of on-site seams that will allow for the best
clamping procedure.
11. Before applying Corian® Joint Adhesive, make sure that the seams
are thoroughly cleaned with denatured alcohol
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Be careful with the denatured alcohol. It can ruin some wood finishes.
12. One at a time, complete the on-site seams, making sure the parts fit
perfectly and create an inconspicuous seam—this may be how the
entire job will be judged.
13. When seams are completely set, remove excess glue and sand seams
to the desired finish. If possible, use a sander equipped with vacuum
dust collection.
14. Upon completion, protect finished surfaces from other trades by
sticking protective sheeting over the surfaces and/or a warning to
avoid setting items on finished product.
HELPFUL HINTS:
Make sure that all work is planned in advance and that all the tools required
are brought to the job site. Tool bins on casters make this easier and faster.
Never lift any Corian® piece that cannot be handled comfortably; when in
doubt, seek assistance.
C.2. DETAILED STEPS OF COMPLETION
1. Safety
• When manually handling Corian® products, always use enough
people to lift heavy sections using a safe method of lifting (see
Corian® Fabrication/Installation Fundamentals – Safe Handling
and Storage (K-25285).
• After unpacking the Corian® products, care must be taken to ensure
that all nails and screws are removed from any wooden crating, and
any packaging material is disposed of safely before proceeding with
the installation.
• Approved safety shoes and eye protection should be worn and
clothing should be suitable for working with machinery (i.e., no
loose-fitting cuffs or shirts that are not tucked in, etc.). Wear gloves
when handling sheet or adhesives.
• Be sure the working area is well ventilated when using adhesives
and denatured alcohol.
Caution: Denatured alcohol is flammable. Keep away from sparks and
open flames.
• Check that all electrical tools are safe to use, and only use sharp
router bits and hand tools.
2. Inspection of products fabricated from Corian
®
Solid
Surface
• Check that all the pieces to be installed are as per site drawing, the
right color, thickness and edge detail.
• Inspect all edges for imperfections and observe for excessive warp or
any other obvious defects.
• If the part was fabricated by another party, contact the fabricator if
you find any major defect before you proceed.
3. Tools and Materials
Below is a list of items that may be needed in various installations of
Corian® products:
• safety goggles, leather gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes
• sawhorses and support rails
• straightedges
• various clamps
• extension cord
• various routers
• router bits, sharp and correct size
• random orbital sander
• shop vacuum system
• electric plane (if desired)
• electric jigsaw (only for other materials NOT to be used on Corian®
products)
• microfinishing films: 100, 60, 30, 15μ (micron) or P-grade
sandpapers: P150, P240, P320, P600
• 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Clean Sanding Discs 7447 (maroon) and
7448 (gray)
• caulk gun
• silicone sealant for gluing and caulking
• hot-melt glue with glue sticks having 45- to 60-second open life
• Corian® Joint Adhesive
• carpenter tools (i.e., block plane, chisels, hammer, screwdrivers,
knife, tape measure)
• polyethylene sheeting
• drop cloths
• clean cotton cloths
• denatured alcohol (or acetone in areas with VOC restrictions)
• aluminum heat reflective tape (D11920096 from an authorized
distributor of Corian® products)
• laminate shims
• plastic release tape
• masking tape
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Denatured alcohol is the preferred solvent for cleaning Corian® Solid Surface products. Acetone is approved
for cleaning Corian® Solid Surface in regions where denatured alcohol is prohibited. Please see Corian® Solid
Surface Fabrication/Installation Fundamentals – Approved Cleaning Solvents (K-25701) for more details.