Crack Repair in a Corian Solid Surface Countertop

[@17Austone]

Great video! Corian looks great at the end I just hate the mess it makes in the shop. Been enjoying it more a little more lately with people going with round over edges rather than ogee. a lot less hand sanding. You do great work, God bless.

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you, much appreciated. We used to do a ton of bullnose edges and it was a giant mess.

[@davemagariner1930]

Really nice work...truly enjoy watching professional people showing their skills off.

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you like them.

[@timmcnulty985]

In stead of cutting a square hole try using a 45 bit. With the 45 bit you don't have to worry about the top having a glue void and you can cut the corian all the way through and only cutting out the cracked area. This makes a stronger repair. Just a thought from someone that has fabricated since 1994.

[@AndyGraves]

Great idea. If the crack is located in the middle of the counter, how do you clamp it down?

[@stevenrwh]

@@AndyGraves You can use little screw clamps that you hot glue to the deck of the countertop and then tighten the screw clamp down onto the repair piece.

[@wornout3499]

It a little more challenging in someonez house. I was a Corian warranty repairman for 20 years. I did I did thousands of these including bowl replacements

[@AndyGraves]

For sure, we did repairs on home too and it was not fun. Bowl replacements were so messy.

[@Cazador42265]

Hello- We just encountered a hairline crack due to a slow cooker and where wondering how to repair it. It's a HIMACS product. The crack is not straight and appears to want to grow. We are considering drilling a small hole at the end of the crack, cleaning it and glueing with an epoxy. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.

[@AndyGraves]

That's exactly what you should do. Just make sure you get matching glue for the HI-MACS color countertop you have.

[@gregorylawson1216]

That was amazing! What if I have a counter top that is cracked all the way across (front to back)? It's still attached to the cabinet, but if it were removed from the cabinet it would be in 2 pieces.

[@AndyGraves]

You can just glue the two pieces together. No need to cut the slot.

[@turboman2019]

Seamless perfect

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you

[@garybates7021]

Our house was house built 17 years ago and we ordered white Corian countertops and sink, which just recently cracked all the way through after running hot water. We thought we were getting genuine Corian but, unfortunately, the fine-print said "or similar solid-surface material". Will an authorized Corian shop fix a generic brand material? I'm having trouble finding somebody local. I have the skills and tools to do a drop-in, but I'm leery of doing my own undermount and worried about color-matching. Your videos are outstanding, BTW. Thanks

[@AndyGraves]

Yes, a local Corian shop would fix a similar material as long as it's solid surface. Doing an undermount sink would be a little more challenging. You just have to make sure that the hole you currently have can be reworked to fit the exact shape of the new undermount sink. But really it's just a matter of cutting the hole the exact size and then sanding and finishing the edge of the sink cut out to be nice and smooth.

[@EricHamm]

Dude that sand pad for the grinder is dope. Also Metabo is underrated. They are as good if not better than XRs and Makitas. I see a lot of professionals over seas use them. I always got complements when someone borrowed my metabos

[@AndyGraves]

Totally agree, the Metabo is awesome. The pad is from Harbor Freight.

[@johngross6192]

Impressive

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you

[@c4dsince78]

What if it's cracked all the way through cleanly? Can the two pieces be rejoined using that epoxy?

[@AndyGraves]

Yes

[@occamsrazor7939]

What saw blade did you use to cut that strip??

[@AndyGraves]

It was probably a cheap blade from Home Depot but I don't know for sure.

[@bww1821]

Hello Have enjoyed watching a professional, what advice do you have for joining a wood butcher block top to a Corian top in "L" shape, both tops are 1 1/2 thick Thanks Great Work

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you. You will have to use a flexible adhesive like silicone. If you use a non flexible adhesive the joint will eventually break because the materials won't expand and contract the same.

[@bww1821]

@@AndyGraves Thank you that's what I was thinking

[@georgehardy1000]

My friend set a hot pan on her corian countertop and it caused an oval spall and a "hole" about 2 1/4" x 1". We have the pieces that came out and there are mainly two pieces that can be fit into the hole. How would you advise to fix this? Carefully place the pieces back into the hole and using the corian epoxy, then let dry and sand smooth? Please advise? Thank you!!!

[@AndyGraves]

Send me pictures to [e-mail] and I can helo

[@Di4ANIMAL]

Yes. Use the corain color rule that matches you counter. Put all the pieces back . Let dry a food 45 minutes. Smoth out the glue with a buddy knife or square razor so not to much color adhesive is overflowing on the countertop. Once it dries throughly. You need to sand with orbital sander starting with 80 grit to 120, 200, 400 and finish up with Scott bright pad to buff. That should do it. Corian can be fix with any defect . Cuts , scratches, burns as long as you have the matching color adhesive your good

[@yavuzhocaoglu8568]

My question is I have big table saw felder 700 which shape are u using for easy cut

[@AndyGraves]

I'm not sure what your asking. Which shape am I using?

[@yavuzhocaoglu8568]

​@@AndyGravesopps sorry I mean which shape or teeth balde are u using for cut it I mean easy an clean cut

[@AndyGraves]

It's a 80 tooth, triple chip, carbide blade made specifically for solid surface material.

[@billhughes6450]

2.10.23 Just saw your videos! Thank you! I have two counter tops that popped at the seam from heat crock pots. How would i go about gluing them back? Just squirt some color matching adhesive in between and glue some clamping blocks on surface and clamp. Or router out channel and add a strip? Not sure if its a crack partially or all the way thru.

[@AndyGraves]

Either one of those methods will work to fix a crack.

[@Di4ANIMAL]

I would get the chunks of glue off with a flat puddy knife or square razor blade. Its a bitxh sanding off the big chuncks of glue after.

[@AndyGraves]

That's a good idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@hoganapex11]

Andy, great video. What do you do with a irregular crack that is about 1 foot or so long? Can't cut a piece to 'fit' into that. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[@AndyGraves]

Send me a picture of the crack to [e-mail]

[@dinguskhan1845]

I’ve fixed cracks of all sorts and irregularities a good way is to use an 1/8” Dremel bit and freehand the crack to increase the size. Then you’d cut shims out of the same color material and pre fit them into the crack. You just want to make sure you use a glue that matches perfectly when you go to glue it up or any repair is going to show a line

[@isabel99455]

Hi , great video ! Im looking for a new kitchen countertop, what is the color of this corian? Icy queen?, thanks

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you. I'm actually not sure what color it is. I think it's HI-MACS.

[@flikcof7910]

is it expensive to repair it? example the work you did. how much would it normally cost?

[@AndyGraves]

I would imagine this would be at least $500 if it was at a jobsite.

[@wornout3499]

Yes sir

[@sammitchell3748]

Have just discovered your very informative videos.. easy to grasp explanations... but I was looking for info on the Pacer CNC as I have one and in the Uk AXYZ will not take responsibility for the Pacer family of CNC. I wish to upgrade my Pacer to install an Automatic Tool Changer ....which you explained in one of your videos. Do you know of any USA company that services/upgrades Pacer CNC & can you provide any details

[@AndyGraves]

Thanks you, I have no clue what a Pacer CNC is. Is it okay if the AXYZ line?

[@sammitchell3748]

@@AndyGraves Thank you for replying... Pacer was part of AXYZ family but the unit you have is identical to my Pacer. AXYZ Uk dropped their resale and refuse any assistance... so this is really a desperate attempt to find an American/Canadian response where I can perhaps upgrade the OS. But I have had a reply from one of the others I have contacted and that looks promising. Thank you again... Sam

[@AndyGraves]

@@sammitchell3748How do I download the operating system for the OS? Ice never done that before but I think I have access to some stuff when I login to my AXYZ my account.

[@AndyGraves]

cncshop.com/collections/a2mc-enterprise Go to this page. You may have to create an account. But you can purchase all the operating systems for these routers. They are fairly inexpensive too. I think they were only $200.

[@jessiemassey1653]

I’ve got a resin toilet seat and it’s cracked at the fittings. How can I fix it and what with pls advise.

[@AndyGraves]

I'm not sure, I only do countertops.

[@jessiemassey1653]

@@AndyGraves could you look into how I could repair it pls. IDE really appreciate it. 😊

[@AndyGraves]

@@jessiemassey1653 No

[@apjack2553]

How long will that caulking gun keep that epoxy fresh?

[@AndyGraves]

If the glue sits in the tip for more than about eight minutes it will be hard to squeeze out.

[@apjack2553]

@@AndyGraves Thanks and thanks for all the tips. I'm going to try to do my drop in tub's solid surface surround, deck & skirt myself.

[@AndyGraves]

Excellent. The drop in tub is much easier than the undermount. Best of luck.

[@turboman2019]

Hi Andy I need some advice,I accidentally made a gouge on the bathroom's sink,looks like Corian type its solid white in color,is there some synthetic putty,epoxy that can be used to fill in damage that can be sanded-polished afterwards?

[@AndyGraves]

You can fill it with epoxy that is color matched. There is a link in the description for the glue. Or you can sand out the gouge unless it's really deep.

[@turboman2019]

@@AndyGraves Thank You,will look into it,I was at a Home Depot recently and asked an older guy about some sort of colored epoxy to fix the the damaged sink and looked at me as if I was talking Chinese(he had no idea).

[@AndyGraves]

No, to need to buy epoxy for solid surface. I would try the glacier White first to see if it matches. Look for the link in the description below for the artisan adhesive.

[@turboman2019]

@@AndyGraves Thank You,maybe I was not quite clear on my question,I made a half moon gouge with a hole saw( making a hole on washer drain pan)so not quite a scratch its about 3/16"deep...

[@AndyGraves]

@@turboman2019 So what is the question? I guess I don't understand what you want to do.

[@TheBuba1212]

What type of epoxy glue did you use ?

[@AndyGraves]

Use Corian epoxy that matches the material.

[@HM-pg9tm]

Mine has a crack. We just our bar out and after cleaning that dust storm, the crack can stay .

[@AndyGraves]

Hope you can get it taken care of.

[@dinguskhan1845]

Hey I love your videos and it’s always interesting to see how other people do their work. I was wondering why you have your table saw blade so high when cutting your half inch piece. I had a supervisor tell me a few years back to never have the blade more than a half inch above what you are cutting and was wondering if he was just talking out of his bottom side

[@AndyGraves]

There are a few reasons. The SawStop will turn off if you touch the blade within a fraction of a millisecond so there is no worries about cutting your hand. The guard will not clear the fence when cutting narrow pieces. And finally, raising the blade will give you a better cut and will force the material down tight to the table. When the blade is only a little above the material, it tends to push up on the piece especially when it's as hard as Corian. We always run it high when cutting solid surface.

[@modularsais.a.s4600]

Hello... can i fix a glue line with this method in a kitchen countertop?

[@AndyGraves]

Yes you can.

[@jB_15]

woah what sorcery is this. Looks really good!

[@AndyGraves]

Thanks

[@saywhat6632]

This is great work and tutorial. Thanks

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you, and thanks for watching.

[@aliciatreat-courtemanche5971]

What about top that broke while moving

[@AndyGraves]

The material was cracked before I fabricated it. I didn't see the crack when inspecting the material prior to fabrication.

[@gloriabeshara8717]

What was the expoxy material you used?

[@AndyGraves]

It's solid surface adhesive.

[@barradas24]

Try to do the same but always see the glue between two pieces. I did the sand but the glue mark doesn’t disappear. Any advice?

[@AndyGraves]

Did you run your insert piece through a router to make the sides of the insert piece super smooth?

[@barradas24]

@@AndyGraves yes. I think that we have most of it perfectly cuted.

[@barradas24]

@@AndyGraves is it possible that came from dust of the corian? We cleaned it, but it is possible that rest some.

[@timmmoran3058]

V groove repair

[@AndyGraves]

That works too.

[@clancywoodworking8424]

Andy is the Sand paper especially made for solid surface? Do you have a link for your supplier. Thanks Very much , we’ll explained video!

[@AndyGraves]

Hello, you'll want to use silicone carbide sandpaper. The link is in the description. Hope that helps

[@stevenrwh]

@@AndyGraves *silicon carbide sandpaper

[@AndyGraves]

@@stevenrwh there should be a link in the description for the sandpaper.

[@stevenrwh]

@@AndyGraves There is. Thanks. I was only correcting the typo so people weren't looking for silicone carbide sandpaper.

[@TheUofastudent]

Amazing !!!!!

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you