The Real Estate Avenue: March 2015

As many of us can attest to the kitchen is an important centerpiece of every home. It is the central location everyone navigates to during special occasions such as family gatherings, holidays and parties. Therefore it should give the wow effect. Corian Counters have been around for over 40 years. They are manufactured by DuPont. Unlike many of its counterparts Corian comes in an array of colors most notably even stone. You can order it pre-cut and match it to your kitchen's style. This material is available in semi-gloss, matte satin and a very swanky high gloss finish.

Corian is very durable because it is solid all the way through. It does not fall apart or peel because of this reason. If you do happen to see minor imperfections you are able to gently sand it or give it a light scrub to repair it. Mildew and the growth of bacteria cannot readily grow on this surface. This is due to the material being nonporous. This also helps it resist stains.

Just like any other material there are things to consider such as the material scratches easily. Placing hot items on the surface for more than a few seconds can damage it. Using sharp utensils to cut with will damage the surface as well. One way to avoid scratching the material is to use a cutting board. A matte finish is recommended in many cases. Corian is expensive and depending on the size of your kitchen may not be the most economical way to beautify your kitchen space.

A great way to clean Corian is a little soapy water or a cleaner with an ammonia base. Be very careful not to let the surface remain wet for long periods. A film may appear on the surface and it will lose its luster.