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Frequently Asked Questions...
1. How long does it take to get a new countertop?
Vanity countertops take us about 3 days to make for pickup from our shop. Kitchen countertops are generally installed within a week, and often sooner.
2. Why is Corian® a good value?
Corian® has been proven to add to the sale/resale value of a home. The beauty, durability, and long-term performance of Corian® make it an excellent value for any environment. Corian® is solid throughout, and can withstand most of the challenges of daily use. If the surface is nicked, cut, marred or scratched, It can be easily refinished to its original appearance. As a result, Corian® will retain its original beauty for many years, and may never require replacement.
3. Tell me about Corian® Countertops?
Each Corian® countertop installation is custom designed specifically for your home. With so many colors and styles 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, glass, or even another Corian® color to add finishing touches like edge inlays, edge treatments, and a matching Corian® sink to create a look that's uniquely yours.
4. What is Corian®?
Corian® is a solid surface product created by DuPont that has earned trust and respect as a proven product, bringing design versatility, long-term performance and lasting value to any environment. Much more than a countertop material, 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. If you can envision it, chances are you can create it with Corian®.
5. How is Corian® different from other materials?
With virtually unlimited design possibilities, Corian® has a distinct advantage over other materials. No similar product has been on the market and tested as long as Corian®. In fact, Corian® has a secret acrylic formula that is unique in the industry. Most competing brands are made from polyester resins, which are inferior to Corian® acrylic in the following ways:
- Corian® has greater impact resistance.
- Corian® is harder and yet less brittle.
- U/V stable, Corian® won't fade or yellow in direct sunlight.
- Corian® has stronger seams (chemical bond vs. mechanical bond).
- Corian® can be thermo-formed, shaped and molded to fit any design for a seamless appearance.
- Other acrylic manufacturers use an inferior acrylic blend, yet they are priced similarly.
- Over 98% of those 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.
- The nonporous surface of Corian® is safe, easy to clean, and requires no sealing.
- DuPont stands behind every purchase of Corian® for ten years to ensure customer satisfaction.
6. 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), higher heat levels can damage it. In most cases, heat damage can be repaired. Corian® is repairable. A cracked or heat-damaged section can be removed from the large surface, and a new color-matched piece seamed into it's place. Each of our customers receives a color matched cutting board to be used in this event.
To protect your Corian®, always use a hot pad, trivet, or Corian® cutting board with rubber feet when using hot pots or heat-generating appliances like electric frying pans or cooking pots.
7. Will anything stain my Corian® countertop?
Corian® is genuinely nonporous, so nothing permanently stains it. Some items may leave a residue on Corian® that looks like a stain, but it is easily removed.
8. 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® countertop. In Corian® sinks, you may wish to use a mild abrasive cleaner, such as Comet® or Ajax® and a Scottch-Brite® pad. Minor scratches, burns or discoloration are also easy to repair. Major damage should be reported to the Corian® warranty center (at 1-800-4CORIAN) to be repaired by a DuPont Corian® warranty agent.
9. Does Corian® have NSF approval ?
Corian® products are now listed under NSF Standard 51 (Plastic Materials and Components used in Food Equipment) for use in all areas, including "food zones" involving preparation, service, and consumption, in addition to all non-food areas. All Colors of Corian® are approved without restriction for use with all types of food, further enhancing the design flexibility over other materials.
Remember…the best warrranty is a warranty never needed!
At Carlson, we have made tens of thousands of Corian® countertops with an unsurpassed success record.
Your Corian® top is backed by the DuPont Corporation (a United States company). Most of the "look-alike material" warranties (manufactured primarily by non-United States companies) make it difficult, if not impossible, to file a claim,and then cover only product defects per se. The few "look-alikes" that offer installation warranties place responsibility for the fabrication and installation strictly on the fabricator.
Corian® has been satisfying homeowners around the world for more than 30 years. And 98% of the people who have Corian® say they would purchase it again! Rest assured, every inch of Corian® is backed by a 10-year warranty, your ultimate assurance of quality. For a complete warranty details, please check out the Corian® Web Site
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