Is it possible to change existing Corian countertop?

2 months ago

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My son and daughter in law are getting ready to close on a new(to them)house. They specifically looked for a place that has a living space for me. There will have to be a few repairs done and they are going to have the house and my apartment repainted. I would like to have the kitchenette updated a bit, the range needs to be replaced so I am hoping to go up just a bit from the 20 inch that is there to a 24 inch. This means I will need to get the cabinet next to the range changed and also cut down the countertop. The guy doing the repairs says he can deal with the cabinet, but he is not a countertop guy and has no idea how that would get done. If the whole thing has to be pulled out to cut down then I would also like to replace the sink as I dont love the black sink with that terracotta colored countertop. I will be paying for this part as I feel like my son has enough on his plate.

I’m hoping someone on here has some insight on whether this is even an option. Do I search for someone who does Corian repair? Not sure where to start looking.

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AnnKH

2 months ago

Or you might decide that the counter space is more important than a bigger range.

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la_la Girl
2 months ago
what a great spot!

it might depend on your area if there is corian expertise locally - it might be easier to just get new simple butcher block counters (they can often be sourced and cut to size pretty economically)
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vacaytime
Original Author
2 months ago
Thanks! I have grown to like that Corian and have found it to be a fun color to work with. Also, I don’t want to seem ungrateful by yanking everything out. Because I am incredibly grateful that they want me nearby and are making a space for me.

I just noticed this also got posted in an Aquatics plant forum, wth lol.
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la_la Girl
2 months ago
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I can totally understand that - so wonderful to be there i am sure ✨- i just did a quick google search and it said corian can be cut with standard woodworking tools so maybe there is info on that on YouTube? It might be your cabinet pro has the tools to do that for you
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dani_m08
2 months ago
@Joseph Corlett, LLC - just tagging the Houzz countertop expert for OP - thoughts?
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chispa
2 months ago
Other than painting, I wouldn't make any more changes until you have lived in the space for at least 6 months. You might find that the kitchen needs more changes than just a bigger range and wider hood.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
2 months ago
Please check the appliance manufacturer's installation instructions before purchasing. You can't eliminate the right cabinet and place the appliance directly against a combustible wall without creating a fire hazard.

Cutting Corian is relatively easy; just make sure all the tool marks are removed when you're through.

I'm fabricating 3 Toto toilet lids for a friend today:
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
2 months ago
Finished the lids. You can't tell from the picture, but they are identical:
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Minardi
2 months ago
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TO put in a 24" range, you need clearance above it too. No wood closer than 30" above the range. So, it's more than tweaking a base cabinet on one side. You'll want to tweak the MW placement as well. Or, just get a nice plug in induction hob to bring out occasionally and use.
dan1888
2 months ago
If your budget allows, replace and reconfigure that run. Any cooktop using gas should have space around it OR a piece of noncombustible material to cover that wall. You can go with a 24" sinkbase and 21"x 16" undermount single bowl. The dw can go on the left and the range will have space to move away from the wall. IKEA cabinets are good on price and 25 year quality.