What are Corian® Countertops?
Corian® is a registered brand of the company, DuPont. Corian® is the most popular brand of solid surface countertops. A solid surface countertop is created by mixing materials from natural sources with plastics, or polymers. The blend is placed into molds that form sheets. The sheets of Corian® countertops can be cut to fit any bathroom or kitchen. Dupont introduced Corian® in the late 1970s/early 1980s. Corian® countertops are still considered a good selling point for real estate today as they are very durable and attractive. There are many finishes, colors and patterns of Corian® available. The natural looks of stone are especially popular. Some stone patterns are very light and subtle while other Corian® stone countertop patterns are darker and feature bolder design elements. Countertops such as Corian® do have a softer surface than other countertop materials. The softer surface helps keep dishes from breaking when dropped on the Corian countertops, but this type of countertop may a
