DuPont Corian Countertop Review (after living with it for 6 months)

Here is my review of DuPont Corian Countertops. This is a solid surface product that is durable and hardy and has a very pleasant aesthetic. We have had laminate and granite countertops in the past, but this was our first encounter with Corian. My hope is that this review will help you decide if Corian is the right product for you.
Things I love: 1) hardy surface, 2) looks nice, 3) solid surface- no grooves to clean, 4) easy to clean, and 5) no messy underboard that deteriorates over time.
Things I don't love: 1) stains from iron products like cast iron- still haven't figured out how to get those stains up, 2) not heat tolerant- will not crack but it will leave marks, 3) because it is a solid surface, I will be unable to switch the sink out without refiguring, and 4) it will get scratches when cut on.
Overall, I think it depends on your budget and area as to whether this product is worth the money. When we lived in the D.C. area, we could get granite for under $35/sq. Ft. We had price compared that to Corian (at the time- around 2016) which was around $30/sq. ft.
However, where we are in the midwest currently, granite has been quoted to us at $60/sq. Ft. I have not received a quote on Corian here, as it had already been installed by the previous owner.
Laminate counters are also a budget option to allow for quick updating.
If I were to install Corian again, the thing I have learned is to have them cut it to fit a stainless steel sink. With stainless steel, you can buff out just about anything using steel wool.
I hope this helps you out! Blessings
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After posting this, I decided to take the chance and pour a bleach bath. I let it soak for 15ish minutes. The sink is almost perfectly clean with very few markings!
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[@bufordbox]

40 years experience Corian guy here ...that stain from the skillet is a scorch from heat ...no bleach etc will help ....hand sand it with whatever grit it takes to remove it ..then graduate to finer and finer grits to restore to matching the surrounding area

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@suzannegabrielle]

I hate my Corian sink. It's teal green and in 3 sections which none are larger enough to even wash a normal size fry pan or baking dish. To replace it requires us putting in all new counter tops.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Yikes!!!! That sounds difficult!! Thanks for letting everyone know! These are the type of tips that help everyone make a solid decision 🧡

[@timmcnulty985]

@@suzannegabrielle a corian fabricator can cut out you existing sink in place and reinstall a new sink with out replacing the countertop. I have done this myself it is hard but can be done. Anything can be repaired on a corian countertop.

[@williamtracy3381]

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[@BeckVMH]

Nice review. Good camera work, concise, objective, well spoken and thorough narrative. Thanks for posting.

[@austinhamilton5732]

I work with Corian, I'm a fabricator and very well might have made this counter top, use a light sand paper for any scratches or stains and its good as new 100% guarantee (I work at Servco Manufacturing in Ancaster Ontario)

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Thank you!!!

[@barijeshahin8941]

Thanks 😊👍

[@spantsoputio8654]

@@BethEHomeAndGarden remember to use big circular movements and not focus on the scratch but on the area of the scratch

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Thank you for this tip!

[@justgivemethetruth]

Did you know people are getting very sick because of inhaling the dust when you cut and grind these counters.

[@jenniferlarson4491]

Thank you so much for this review! I am trying to decide what to replace my tile countertop with, and I am leaning toward Corian. I am looking for all the pros and cons, and this helps me so much!!!

[@dennis2494]

I like it , the seams if any are not visible like it would be in granite also the pattern is uniform mine 10 years old still looks new

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@TamunoOpuboCooksCookeyGam]

Interviewing for a position making this product. Thanks for the review

[@waspmeat]

thanks for the heads up! Stainless steel sink. got it.

[@davecharvella4854]

I use "Soft Scrub" with bleach (not the "all purpose" one) and it works great!

[@MissDashwood1]

I have white Corian counter tops and use bleach to remove stains (about once a month). First, make sure the surface is wet, then pour 1 TBSP of bleach on the stain and with a damp wash cloth wipe down the entire area. The stain should lift within seconds. Then rinse well with warm water and dry with a cloth. It does make the surface a tiny bit different immediately after (especially if you let it sit a long time) but then it seems to restore itself. FYI, my 3/4" C. countertops are 40 years old. When we moved into the house in 2004, I abused them knowing I would renovate one day and get quartz. Well, after 14 years of abuse they look great, we're having our kitchen completely renovated right now and guess what? I'm reusing the old Corian. They have been recut to size and buffed and they look good as new. * P.S. I'm not sure how bleach would react on coloured Corian, maybe do a tiny test patch and wipe up immediately.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Caspara Dartaigen Thank you for your excellent tip and comment! I did use bleach and am so happy with the result! Congrats on your new kitchen!!

[@MissDashwood1]

I'm glad it worked for you too! The company who cut and buffed my Corian told me to do a quick sand using 400 grit sand paper every few years to restore the surface in the future. My kitchen is coming together beautifully and I have no regrets reusing the old Corian. : )

[@drinny26]

You have white corian countertops and sink? I just went to Lowe’s today and saw them on display but was afraid white might get scratched or stained? You’ve had them for 40 years and still like them? That’s amazing. I need a custome size sink and the gentleman told me about corian. I never heard of it before. I’m glad you like it.

[@lorettasequeira8190]

I had the same problem with stains. I used a fine grit wet/dry sandpaper and it worked. Didn't ruin the finish at all.

[@webeducation]

Thanks for the tip. I'm guessing like 320 grit sandpaper. There is a youtube video using oxiclean and letting it sit about 4 hours.

[@shiannzimmerman8323]

@@webeducation Installer told me to use a 400 grit, hope that helps.

[@webeducation]

@@shiannzimmerman8323 Actually, that helps a lot. Thank you.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@misterbrucegraham500]

I have that sink and I have soaked some fabric in a water bleach bath and my sink was super white. I didn't use much bleach as I was soaking fabric.

[@AGNESC68]

that's a lovely counter top..the stains on the sinks are a little set back, hope you could find something effective to remove them.

[@The_DC_Kid]

I hate my Corian sink; stains easily and it's generally hard to keep clean. Being made from space-age polymers (plastic), it's much softer than what most people are used to. Nothing at all like the hardness and gloss of porcelain. I'm changing mine out to a stainless work station. But Corian counter tops are OK if you remember to always use trivets under hot pots. If you can keep from burning it, the counters will last for a good, long time. Scratches can be sanded out, and minor brown spots from burns, which is pretty cool.

[@ssb9721]

great informative review, thankyou for posting & G'day from Australia!

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@keithjohnstone8506]

We have the coriander countertop and love it. Stayed away from the coriander sink because of the stains. Instead went with the siligranite undermount sink.

[@Octopusmatt]

Coriander, eh?

[@keithjohnstone8506]

@@Octopusmatt damn auto edit... 😄

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@jeffreywalker4710]

You can definitely SAND out the stains. Try starting with 100 grit and working down to 220 for the final sanding.

[@vincentmercier8464]

you have to clean it with Vim Javel cream and 3M green scotch pad, garranted it will work.

[@Z-add]

That stain can only be removed via sanding. There are videos on youtube on how to do that. Another thing is there are stainless steel sink BOTTOMS. The rest of the sink will be corian but the bottom will be stainless steel. You can get the corian fabricator to install that for you.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

GREAT tip!

[@dianalee2755]

"Comet soft cleanser. Cleans with bleach. Scratch free formula." It comes in a bottle that looks like a body wash bottle and it's a creamy texture. Apply with light duty scrub sponge and let sit for 5 minutes, then rinse. Works great on my sink.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@thomasmartin8580]

Barkeeps friend the gel type, let sit then rubout with non scratch sponge.

[@sac70326]

I have a porcelain sink that was badly stained. Try Bar Keepers Friend powder. I used it on my sink, and now it looks like new!

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Thank you, Shirley! I need to get some of that!

[@angelasimpson3948]

Use bar keepers friend works amazing I had a sink and couldn’t get it to clean until someone mentioned bar keepers friend it’s kind of a comet

[@videofeen09]

I see you already said you used the bleach, when I had a farmhouse sink, bleach was the only thing that got the stains out. My question is, what exactly does heat do to the Corian? Any other donts you have discovered with the corian?

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

The heat created the dark mark in the sink. It was almost like a burned rust spot. I did not notice any permanent damage other than a superficial discoloration. The heat did not melt, scratch, or indent the surface. Does that answer your question?

[@nutrisnack4392]

Hi thank you for the video, I am thinking of solid surface worktop and your video definitely helped. My question is what material your sink is ? Is it corian or fire clay ? X

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Hi! I am so glad it helped you! The sink is Corian. I love the look of it, but not the cleaning ;)

[@kcgarber2015]

@@BethEHomeAndGarden I have the same sink and SoftScrub with bleach works wonders! Leaves it like new again. I clean it SoftScrub bleach every 3 weeks or so and always leaves it nice and clean. I’ve had Corian countertops and sink for 7 years now. I love it.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

@@kcgarber2015 thank you for that tip!

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@conniepleasantnails]

Bar Keepers Friend comes in a liquid version you might want to try a spot with it

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@Pravin_Yeshua_BTC]

I wonder if they have stainless steel farmhouse sinks in the solid surface. Something that won’t stain

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

That would be AMAZING!

[@judithliebaert]

bleach is not abrasive. Abrasive means it will scratch. Barkeepers (brand) cleanser is your best hope, has a different cleaning ingredient than standard cleansers (like Comet) and is non abrasive. The problem with the cast Iron pan is that it was hot. That may not be a stain, but actually a burn. This counter top was made from chemical composition and it can be burned.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

So true! The bleach cleaned the mark right up!

[@rajvirsingh4558]

Good Upload

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Thanks, Rajvir

[@malikshabi2301]

Hi. The best way is To send it and buffing with wax . Sand paper the grain have to be up off 800 micrograin

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Does the wax keep the stains from happening again?

[@NA-vg5lb]

Hi, I clean my corian sink with dawn dish liquid and new or not soft scotch brite scouring pad (the green one) and it cleans very easily. Try it.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

nisha acharya Great! Thanks for the tip!

[@eugeneandr7653]

greate kitchen! What is a square in the middle of dining table?

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

It is a muti-purpose table from Ikea. The square in the table can store power cords so you can use the table as a workspace.

[@webeducation]

Maybe there is a plastic or metal grill that can go at the bottom of the sink, so that nothing touches the actual sink. Like maybe a cookie baking sheet.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

That would work as long as you dont put a hot pan on it!

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

That would work as long as you dont put a hot pan on it!

[@webeducation]

@@BethEHomeAndGarden thanks for your reply. maybe there is something else out there like a grilling rack that would handle a hot pan, but I guess the heat would still transfer to the sink basin.

[@karenrecker6034]

Barkeepers Friend works great on my corian sink

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Thank you, Karen!!

[@gonsteaddoc]

Fine grit sandpaper will take that right out. Then clean with Barkeepers friend.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Dan Cocks perfect, thanks! We have been using bleach, but its good to know of alternatives!

[@carolinekinner538]

We have used a fine grit sandpaper with a small hand sander and like Dan, finished with Barkeeper's friend, which we incidentally, use once a month.

[@enzfilms3701]

not a kitchen person, but this looks very cozy

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Yes it was!!

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@Spreadswings]

I believe a magic eraser (Mr. Clean) will remove the stains.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Magic Eraser is amazing!!

[@Spreadswings]

@@BethEHomeAndGarden Yup. Works on the impossible toilet bowl stains too.

[@elisav9694]

You should not cut stright into the corean surface, my corean countertop is 15 years old and I clean the sink w/ 50/50 bleach and water.

[@gloriakay-gouveia5717]

Hi, I might be able to help you om those stains. Reach out to me. Love your kitchen!!!

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Thanks Gloria! But I was able to use bleach! Came right out

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@Octopusmatt]

Did you try using soap?

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Of course! But bleach was the winner!

[@KristiBee]

I think mineral oil will take those stains right out.

[@KristiBee]

I also saw the tip using: 1/4 cup baking soda and 2-3 tbsp hydrogen peroxide. Make a paste and let it sit for 24 hrs and scrub it off gently.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

I have not tried Mineral Oil yet! It is already grungy and ready for another bleach. I have tried peroxide and baking soda, but dont have the option to let sit on that long! I don't know how anyone would be able to not use their sink for 24 hours! So for our family, I will just use bleach and have it white again in 15 mins. 😁

[@KristiBee]

BethE E I know☹️I thought the same about 24 hours! Maybe the mineral oil will work😊Or there's always take out and paper plates and try the other 😊😊lol

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Kristi Bee so true!!!! 😂

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@Darren51283]

Maybe Iron Out would do the trick: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioO4o3dqZ7uSptE I used it successfully on my concrete driveway where the iron blade of my son's plow truck had left a nasty orange stain.

[@huchu122]

Hi friends am palning to put corien top to my kitchen so what is your advice its good or bad ..life time of this material is long or short can any one give advise plzz

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

I was very pleased with our kitchen countertops. The main reason was how durable it is and it doesn't require sealing like granite or marble.

[@huchu122]

@@BethEHomeAndGarden tnk..u..fr ur advise...what about its life..

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

@@huchu122 Unfortunately, I am not sure how old our countertops were. The previous owner installed them. We have since left that house and now have Silestone countertops. I have read that Corian can last a very long time, because the color finish is all throughout the counter top. And this allows for sanding it down again if the surface gets scratched and worn. I hope this helps!

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@robsash8991]

The sink is not one piece. It's an undermount. It is literally impossible to thermoform a sink as a different color than the rest of the sheet.

[@mystummyhurt826]

Roberto Bigoneo it’s integral, meaning it’s glued in and is sanded flush, we do them at work all the time, we also do undermount but usually undermound will have some type of lip

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

@@mystummyhurt826 thank you for that clarification!

[@davidgadbois6839]

This is probably heat damage, not a "stain". But solid surfaces are repairable. Find a solid surface fabricator who can sand it down.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

I thought so too until bleach took it right out! Sure was cheaper than bringing someone in to sand it! Sometimes it pays to try a couple things before calling the professional.

[@justgivemethetruth]

The workers who cut and grind these countertops are getting sick and dying ( some after only 2 years ) from the fine particles of plastic and marble dust.

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

That is good information to keep in mind for when sanding. An 95 mask should work to keep the fine particles out

[@AbraAnnesGenerosityAuctions]

This can be buffed out

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@paulcurry4059]

Tilex with bleach and a paper towel.

[@shingabiss]

Bleach

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

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[@AD-CAN]

This kitchen looks soooo outdated!!

[@BethEHomeAndGarden]

Thanks for stopping in. I'm sorry you feel that way. But aren't you so glad you get to have your OWN kitchen design? Thats the beauty of design: we can all have different colors, looks, and quality! I hope you find your very own design that you LOVE!