counters Kitchen

Solid surface is the product category, and Corian is the brand. All solid-surface products are made from mineral powder blended with acrylic and sometimes polyester binders. Before the big move to granite and natural stone 10 to 15 years ago, Corian was the go-to counter material. It's making a comeback with new colors and textures and as always it can be formed and shaped into anything someone can imagine.Corian and the rest of the products that make up the solid surface category remain the only material that be seamed invisibly. In its newer colors, this is a category that shouldn't be overlooked.What do you think? Does the kitchen of your dreams have granite counters, or is it time for something new?More alternatives to granite countertopsPart II: Sodalite, Zinc, Corian, Copper, Laminate, Stone, and MorePart III: Glass, Richlite, Acrylic and More Alternative Countetop MaterialsMore: Profiles of kitchen counter materials

An industrial color palette of black, white and gray meets a luxe texture palette of crystals, a marble-like Corian countertop, and bottle of bubbly.

Corian is an ideal countertop surface for a kid-friendly kitchen zone. It's stain-resistant, so a grape juice spill won't destroy it. It's also a softer landing place than stone for glasses or plates. Best of all, it's repairable — just in case.

corian witch hazel - lighter color

Corian Counter - witch hazel and licorice

Solid surface is the product category, and Corian is the brand. All solid-surface products are made from mineral powder blended with acrylic and sometimes polyester binders. Before the big move to granite and natural stone 10 to 15 years ago, Corian was the go-to counter material. It's making a comeback with new colors and textures and as always it can be formed and shaped into anything someone can imagine. Corian and the rest of the products that make up the solid surface category remain the only material that be seamed invisibly. In its newer colors, this is a category that shouldn't be overlooked.