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lingol

Corian question???

12 years ago
I am renovating a bathroom in a very contemporary home. Everything is very sleek and polished. I'm thinking of doing a warmer guest bathroom. I'm thinking about getting a gray corian countertop with a built in white sink, so it will be a one piece unit. Thought it might be easier to take care of than the caesarstone I have in the kitchen or a stone like granite/quartz. Any thoughts regarding that? Is corian still in style? Would it fit into my contemporary home? Is it as easy to take care of as some people say??Thanks for any comments!!! Lin
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  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Well, quartz (and granite) counters are certainly more in style at the moment than Corian, but Corian is a good, sturdy product. I'm surprised you find your caesarstone hard to take care of. You are the first person I've heard say that. We have a white Corian one piece counter/sink on the vanity in our bathroom. It dates to the 1980's, is easy to care for, and is holding up well. OTOH, it kind of looks like the era it came from. Let's just say it is not what I would install today were I renovating the bathroom. But because it is so neutral and durable I don't actually need to renovate the bathroom. So I guess that speaks well for Corian's longevity.

    Comments (16)

    • 12 years ago
      I went with Corian when our installer said he had fewer calls from Corian than any other. That comment made me change my mind from granite to corian. Granite is too busy for my taste. I would rather my accessories be the focus rather my countertop.
      Linda thanked knighs

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    • 12 years ago
      Thank you very much for your comments. The solid colored Caesarstone is just a pain in regard to fingerprints. I appreciate your advice about the Corian.
    • 12 years ago
      Is the built in sink too tacky???
    • 12 years ago
      Is this what it looks like?
      Corian Vanity Tops · More Info
      Linda thanked feeny
    • 12 years ago
      I find quartz extremely easy to care for. Corian seems dated to me.
      Linda thanked J Gregory
    • 12 years ago
      Thanks muchly for your comment. I think I might stay away from the Corian. I'm hesitant to invest in a product that might be dated.
    • 12 years ago
      I saw Candace Olsen instal a shower stall in lovely master bath and use big sheets of white Corian for the material--very sleek and modern and I thought it was really so practical...
      so if it's good enough for Candace...

      I just wouldn't use the built in--one piece sink--
      get a nice drop in-metallic one...silver maybe if you want gray...
      Linda thanked loves2read
    • 12 years ago
      Interesting thought, thank you!
    • 12 years ago
      Corian is less durable and a friend replaced it in her kitchen with granite. But in a guest bath it should be fine.
      Linda thanked kathleen MK
    • 12 years ago
      Just decided to use Caesarstone concrete like in my kitchen. Thank you very much.
    • 12 years ago
      Good decision. Like feeny, I have some Corian in the house that is holding up pretty well but it's not what I'd choose today!
    • 12 years ago
      Thank you very much; I appreciate your comment, Ann.
    • 10 years ago

      Lingol....I'm facing the same dilemma as you were. My cabinet person is recommending Corian with a built-in sink, but I think I'm leaning more towards Quartz with an undermount china sink. Haven't quite made up my mind though!

    • 10 years ago

      Hi. I ended up using a darkish polished gray called concrete - Caesarstone with an undermount rectangular white sink, and I am glad I did. I love the contemporary polished look. It matches my kitchen island as well. In my humble opinion, Corian was just too outdated. Once I saw it in the bathroom of a local deli, I knew it wasn't for me. The Caesarstone is a bit of a pain to keep fingerprint free, but it looks great. I would go with the Quartz if you are trying to make a decision. I hope that helps. Lin

    • 10 years ago

      Here is a photo of the sink mentioned above. Plus, we have some Caesarstone in the shower. I still need to change the door handle to silver.


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