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CORIAN

SOLID SURFACE

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

NA/ENGLISH

Corian® Solid Surface Technical Bulletin 1/4

CORIAN

SOLID SURFACE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Introduction

Corian® Solid Surface meets the demanding needs of today’s surfacing

applications. As a solid, nonporous surface, Corian® Solid Surface can

be maintained with minimum care to retain the original appearance.

Because it can be repaired, Corian® Solid Surface will still look and

perform like a new installation, while other surfacing materials will often

need to be replaced. With proper care the Corian® Solid Surface in your

application will stay looking like new.

Some of the guidance for renewing Corian® Solid Surface with Resilience

Technology™ is diﬀerent as noted below.

For more information, call 1-800-4Corian (1-800-430-6072).

A. OVERVIEW

is document provides care and maintenance guidance for end-users and

facilities management. More severe damage may require professional repair.

B. ROUTINE CARE OF YOUR CORIAN

SOLID SURFACE

COUNTERTOP

ere are three types of Corian® Solid Surface ﬁnishes: matte/ satin, semi-

gloss and high-gloss. Contact your Corian® Design sales expert if you are

unsure of your ﬁnish. Typically, lighter colors have a matte ﬁnish, while

darker colors have a semi-gloss or gloss ﬁnish. All sinks and lavatories are

ﬁnished with a matte/ satin ﬁnish. Some guidance may vary by ﬁnish

type. Clean spills promptly, many materials only stain if left in contact

with the surface for extended periods.

Warm soapy water, ammonia-based cleaners or commercially available

solid surface cleaners will remove most dirt and residue from all types

of ﬁnishes. Avoid window cleaners, however, as they can leave a waxy

build-up that dulls the surface. Experience has shown that a ﬁlm builds

up on the surface if water is left to dry on the countertop. is ﬁlm will

dull the look of the countertop making the ﬁnish appear blotchy and

uneven. To prevent buildup of the ﬁlm, it is very important to wipe the

countertop completely dry after spills and cleaning. Some Corian® colors

may require more frequent cleaning to maintain a uniform ﬁnish. Darker

colors tend to require more attention than lighter colors. Over time, even

with proper care, your countertop will acquire a patina, changing the

appearance of the ﬁnish.

Some of the guidance for renewing Corian® Solid Surface with Resilience

Technology™ is diﬀerent as noted below.

Please review the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all the cleaners and

chemicals mentioned below and follow the manufacturer's guidance for

protective equipment and procedures.

A KEY TO KEEPING YOUR COUNTERTOPS LOOKING GOOD

IS TO THOROUGHLY RINSE AND WIPE COMPLETELY DRY

AFTER CLEANING.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE TECHNICAL BULLETIN NA/ENGLISH CORIAN ® SOLID SURFACE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Introduction Corian® Solid Surface meets the demanding needs of today’s surfacing applications. As a solid, nonporous surface, Corian® Solid Surface can be maintained with minimum care to retain the original appearance. Because it can be repaired, Corian® Solid Surface will still look and perform like a new installation, while other surfacing materials will often need to be replaced.
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CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE TECHNICAL BULLETIN NA/ENGLISH COUNTERTOPS • • Most Dirt & Residue Use soapy water, ammonia-based cleaner (not window cleaner), rinse and wipe completely dry. Commercially available solid surface cleaners, such as Clean EnCounters® will also work well. Preventing Hard Water Marks Rinse and wipe completely dry after cleaning; clean up spills before they dry. Removing Hard Water Marks Use cleaner formulated for removing hard water marks, such as CLR® or Lime-A-Way®.
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CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE TECHNICAL BULLETIN NA/ENGLISH F. GUARANTEED QUALITY With proper care, your Corian® countertop can stay looking like new. Your Corian® Solid Surface carries a 10-Year, Limited Residential or Commercial Warranty. G. MAKING YOUR OWN REPAIRS The general approach is to start with nonabrasive cleansers to remove stains.
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CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE TECHNICAL BULLETIN NA/ENGLISH CORIAN ® SOLID SURFACE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Scratch 4. Renew the surface using a Scotch-Brite™ pad [7447 A VFN (maroon) for a matte surface or 7448 S ULF (gray) for a semi-gloss finish] and water. 5. Wet the sample, pad and wash using a circular motion for 1 minute. 6. Dry the sample and observe if there is still visible damage. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until scratch has been removed. H.