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I have a project that may warrant the use of Corian. A couple distributors that I called from the Corian site said I have to get it from a Corian fabricator. Is this true or can I just buy sheets of it?
One more thing. Is it outdoor durable for UV?
[ June 21, 2002, 05:40 PM: Message edited by: Amy Brown ]
-------------------- Amy Brown Life Skills 101 Private Address Posts: 3502 | From: Lake Helen, FL, USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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I've been told the same thing. I ended up getting it from a cabinet shop that was certified.
Its been a few years, but when I last spoke to a Corian rep, I was told that the stuff wasn't rated for outdoor use, but that they felt like it would last about 3 to 5 years depending on how much sun exposure it got.
Things may have changed since then. I'd recommend contacting their technical department and have them send you any specs they have available.
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Amy, Corian, Fountainhead, and all the other solid surface countertop materials, that I know of, are only sold through authorized fabricators. This is to help protect the product's reputation from failures due to improper installation(so I'm told). The fabricators have to go through factory training to become dealers. I agree with Glenn, that you should check before using it outside.
-------------------- Eric Barker Rosewood Design LaGrande,Oregon Posts: 107 | From: La Grande, OR | Registered: May 2002
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I talked to the FL distributor a while ago. He stated that Corian will not fade but darker colors would likely oxidize and that could be fixed by buffing.
He also said he was the man who dealt with the marine and motorhome OEM manufacturers and in the last few months there have been so many sign companies buying from them they authorized a new department for sign guys.
If you get an account with them and buy from them they will come to your location, free of charge, and train you on how to piece it together, cut it, form it, etc.
The impression I got was that Dupont may have figured out the little sign guys want to play too!
Anyway, I have a full color chip kit on the way and all the information I need to either buy directly from the distributor or have them help me locate the proper fabricators for what I am trying to accomplish.
-------------------- Amy Brown Life Skills 101 Private Address Posts: 3502 | From: Lake Helen, FL, USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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When you call your distributor, specifically inform them that you are using the solid surface material for sign purposes. The reason they suggest a certified person is for the points Glenn raised. They also make everyone go through traing for the gluing process. This is where the warranty phase comes in.
We have no problem getting materials from our solid surface providers.like Wilsonart, Nevemar, etc.....they know what we use it for!
Hope that helps!
-------------------- Robert Beverly Arlington, Texas Posts: 1033 | From: Arlington, Texas | Registered: Jan 2001
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I was at one of Mark Roberts' seminars on sandblasting several years ago. I got a chance to blast a piece of Corian. It made for some cool stuff!
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Well, I do hope that it is UV protected as I have orders for a cemetary....I was told on the BB that it was.
Just writing in to pass on a tip...I like to pass on what I may have learned.
If you will be routing the edges, do it after blasting...making sure you have left enough room for a border, etc. that might be in the design. The reason for this is...it is very difficult to lay on the sandblast resist when you don't have square edges to work with in aligning. I weed after placing the mask...you don't have a second chance in placing it straight. I use Hartco...it's the best. I think I can plug this one here. I use the thin one S310 (for etching) works fine, easier on blades and cheaper....works fine. I also blast with aluminum oxide.
I haven't had any trouble getting it in Canada...but have to go to the bigger centers to get it.
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Amy, I must have been having a "senior moment" when you posted this. I forgot that I have a real world test piece. My daughter made this in shop class, it has been outside in a semi-shady area for 3 years. The Fountainhead (Nevamar's version of Corian)looks like new, the Krylon fill could use a little touchup.
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-------------------- Eric Barker Rosewood Design LaGrande,Oregon Posts: 107 | From: La Grande, OR | Registered: May 2002
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A tip for blasting it.... You can use doubled up regular 3 mil vinyl for a resist. If you don't get too aggressive with the blasting, you can do much better and smaller detail with this method. I cut mask for a commercial cabinet maker. He weeds it after it is placed on the Corian. He blasts about 1/8 inch deep. Set you cutter pressure and depth stronger. Jack
-------------------- "Don't change horses in midstream, unless you spot one with longer legs" bronzeo oti Jack Davis 1410 Main St Joplin, MO 64801 www.imagemakerart.com jack@imagemakerart.com Posts: 1549 | From: Joplin, MO | Registered: Mar 2000
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