I don't think Corian is quartz, unless they have started making a new product ...

http://www.corianquartz.com/nero-soapstone

Sorry! did not know Corian did quartz. Those pics do not look good. Sorry that happened.

Wow. I've never heard of Corian quartz. Now I know to avoid it.

Emily, so sorry you are experiencing all these issues with this countertop product. Sincerely hoping you get a resolution from Corian or the supplier you purchased it from.

thanks. What has surprised me is that Corian is not more concerned about this issue - and me having more and more time to put these pictures up on the internet.

Corian Quartz was Zoqiaq Quartz. Thats what you get when you have a non-polished finish. Look up leathered, matte, or honed finish in quartz and you will see hundreds of people on this forum who have had the same problem.

Terrible that they put this product out there. What kind of dog do you have? It looks just like my baby! I have a coton de tulear.

They make a product that people want. a different finish in quartz. its just not practical.

I have a cockapoo! I also have a bernadoodle. They are loves!!

Glad to see someone from DuPont finally reached out. Please keep us updated! Was considering those countertops myself.

My grandmother chose Corian countertops for a new build completed in 1994; I absolutely LOVED them growing up. 24 years later, I was very excited to see the redesign and rebranding. Especially because my husband and I just bought a home. Thanks so much for sharing your story! Gave you a follow because your home is gorgeous and I too have a little furry menagerie ha!

maybe Joseph Corelett LLC will comment on this thread. I may be wrong but I thought he had a solution to this.

[https://www.houzz.com/discussions/dark-stains-on-newly-installed-quartz-dsvw-vd~5468486[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/dark-stains-on-newly-installed-quartz-dsvw-vd~5468486)

Corian Quartz is the renamed Zodiaq. It's not a new product; it's a new name.

Corian did finally reach out to me to discuss a resolution, I will update the thread with how it turns out.

Best of luck Emily. I hope the quartz gods remove this leathered finish from the market. My sister has Zodiac quartz (polished finish) that's 15 years old and has never had a problem with it. I hope Corian gives you a resolution that works for you.

Corian Solid Surface and Corian Quartz are two different products.

I think it was a stupid marketing decision on their part to rename Zodiac Quartz as Corian Quartz.

The leathered finishes act like soapstone. they will show oil and stains. it's kind of like flat paint and will absorb stains

Does it clean off? Leathered and honed finished quote often "show " things more but they can be cleaned off....Gosh - can't wait to hear what happens here

The guys in the lab at DuPont are all saying "We told you so." to the marketing and design departments. The bald people at DuPont are all in the Public Relations department. They've pulled out all their hair.

Swami Joe predicts they pull the plug on this; it's unsustainable because of the internet.

I'd love to throw some Tenax Quartz Toner on that stuff just to see what happens.

Here you can see the difference between the product that was installed, the sample of Nero soapstone and the polished version. Stain testing on my instagram.

Here

Has there been a solution yet?

no solution yet.

Their marketing department is busy developing a sink that photographs beautifully but has the small downside of developing dozens of pinhole leaks when exposed to water.

I am considering corian quartz in a different color and finish (marble mist) and came across this thread. Emily A, was this issue ever resolved?

Adding to this since I found the thread. I have a darker finish - the night soapstone I believe and it is AWFUL! If you look at it the wrong way it scratches. And the scratches are white so against a dark surface its very obvious. In a place like a kitchen, the last thing you need is to have to be extra careful and delicate with your surface.