I do not hate corian counters. However, I always hate the sinks that are an integrated part of the counter. They always seem a little less expensive looking. Plus, when they crack, they are not as easy to replace.

i had issues with my corian kitchen sink, but as you probably won't be putting cranberry juice in yours, or used tea bags, nor pouring boiling water down the drain on a regular basis, you'll probably be ok.

but be aware that if you leave mouthwash or other colored liquids in the sink not completely rinsed you may get stains.

I talked to my builder last night and he discouraged me from Corian in the bathroom. He said it has fallen out of favor, you have to get a special kind of installer, etc. I was floored. Can that be right?

Your builder doesn't know what he's talking about. Unlike quartz, Corian doesn't permanently stain. It's been a proven winner for 50 years.

That's what I thought. My sister has a friend who was told the same thing and that there was only one installer where she lives (Port Townsend, WA). I wonder what is up with that. Thanks.

quartz, granite, and corian etc. need to be fabricated and the stone fabricators usually do not deal with corian type materials. So you need to find a special fabricator--and they seem to be much harder to find. But home depot and lowe's sell corian type products (and maybe specifically corian) so I would go there if I was ordering that product.