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CORIAN
®
SOLID SURFACE
PRODUCT BULLETIN
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Corian® Solid Surface Product Bulletin 1/3
CORIAN
®
SOLID SURFACE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PRODUCT NAME
Corian® Solid Surface
MANUFACTURER
Corian® Design
Experimental Station - Building 356
Wilmington, DE 19803
Toll free 1-800-4-CORIAN (1-800-426-7426)
www.corian.com
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Basic use
Corian® Solid Surface is an advanced composite product used as an
architectural and design material in a variety of residential and commercial
applications. Corian® Solid Surface offers design versatility, functionality
and durability. Supplied in sheets and shapes, it can be fabricated with
conventional woodworking tools into virtually any design. It is the
original Solid Surface material made only by DuPont. It is widely
accepted as a material for countertops, vanity tops, tub/shower walls,
kitchen sinks, vanity basins and laboratory bench tops in numerous
markets including lodging, healthcare, banks, boutiques, restaurants.
Composition
Corian® Solid Surface sheet is a solid, nonporous, homogeneous surfacing
material, composed of ≈1/3 acrylic resin (also known as polymethyl
methacrylate or PMMA), and ≈2/3 natural minerals. ese minerals are
composed of aluminum trihydrate (ATH) derived from bauxite, an ore
from which aluminum is extracted. Corian® Solid Surface sinks and
lavatories utilize a acrylic-modified polyester resin. For more information
on the composition of the material, please consult the Corian® Solid
Surface Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available via the dupont.com website or
via your local supplier.
STANDARD PRODUCTS
Corian
®
Sheets
Available in various standard thicknesses, easily cut to size by professional
fabricators.
All colors in the standard color palette are available in 12 mm (
1
/2") sheets
that are 30" x 144" (760 mm x 3658 mm). Select colors may be available
in 19 mm (
3
/4") sheet with the same length and width or 6 mm (
1
/4") sheets
that are 30" x 98" (2490 mm x 760 mm). 36.6" , 48", 54" and 60" (930 ,
1219, 1372, and 1524 mm) wide sheets are available in select 6 and 12 mm
colors. Please consult the Corian® Design website, corian.com or Corian®
Solid Surface Sheet Products (K-24016) and Corian® Solid Surface Sheet
Color Options (K-26836) for more details.
Corian
®
Sinks and Lavatories
A wide range of Corian® sinks and lavatories is available in solid colors for
custom integration with Corian® sheets to create a continuous surface. is
includes vanity basins in solid colors for bathrooms, and single and double
sinks for kitchens, bars and small wash-up areas, hospitals and laboratories.
Seamed undermounting eliminates rims that trap dirt and water,
minimizing cleaning and maintenance and providing improved hygiene.
The Colors of Corian
®
Solid Surface
A broad palette of colors allows for an almost unlimited working palette.
You can choose a single color; a neutral basis for design; or experiment
with eye-catching harmonies. Corian® Solid Surface can also be used as
inlays, accents, or as a versatile complement to other materials like metal,
wood, stone, etc.
For complete information on colors, refer to corian.com. Hues, patterns
and textures are related by style and character. Dark, heavily pigmented
Corian® colors will show scratches, dust and ordinary wear and tear more
readily than lighter, textured colors. As a result, these colors are
recommended for applications where surface contact is light or for use as
inlays and accent colors. However, the DeepColor™ series incorporates an
innovative, proprietary technology that delivers greater depth of color
and increased durability compared to other dark Corian® colors.
Custom Sheets
DuPont can manufacture Corian® sheets in custom colors, patterns and
dimensions, within manufacturing capability limits and based on a
minimum order quantity.
See Corian® Shapes (K-29965) for an overview of dimensions available.
Limitations
Although Corian® Solid Surface can withstand high temperatures, it
should be protected against direct heat with hot pads or heat shields.
Use of 6 mm (
1
/4") sheets should be restricted to vertical applications or
certain furniture applications only. e choice between 12 mm and 19 mm
(
1
/2" and
3
/4") is generally based on performance and cost considerations.
Due to the complex blending of natural minerals and man-made acrylics,
slight color variations may be found within a sheet or from sheet to sheet
of same color. erefore, checking for color matching is an essential
element of sheet inspection before starting fabrication.