Installation & maintenance
It is a condition of the 10-Year Limited Installed Warranty Program that a Quality Network
member must carry out the installation. This is due to the fact that the quality of the
finished
DuPont™
Corian® surface is strongly dependent on proper installation. Large
DuPont™ Corian® countertops are usually fabricated in pieces in the workshop and
joined on site, which facilitates transportation and reduces the risk of breakage.
MAINTENANCE
DAILY CARE
DuPont™ Corian® is easy to clean. Its fresh, hygienic appearance can be maintained by
wiping up spills, grease and stains with a damp cloth and soapy water, using ammonia
based “hard-surface” cleaner or a mild cream abrasive cleanser or common household
degreaser, and then wiping dry with a soft cloth. Sinks should be cleaned thoroughly to
remove
greasy
deposits
and
stains.
Once
or
t wice
a
week,
they
should
be
partially
filled
with warm water and 1-2 teaspoons of liquid bleach and then left to sit for a few hours
or overnight. To prevent lime scale build-up from hard water, counters should be dampwiped
and
then
dried.
In
difficult
areas,
such
as
around
drains
or
taps,
a
household
lime
scale remover can be used occasionally.
ABUSE
DuPont™ Corian® is inherently “renewable” because it is solid and homogeneous all
the way through. Most damage, including severe impact, heat or chemical damage, can
usually be repaired on-site and the original smooth, hygienic solid surface restored.
For professional sanding of a DuPont™ Corian® work surface, contact your local supplier,
who should be able to refer you to a local DuPont™ Corian® Quality Network Fabricator
or Service Centre. DuPont™ Corian® Quality Network Service Centres are approved
by DuPont to carry out expert repair work. They can also handle installation work and
offer maintenance contracts to commercial customers who wish to keep their DuPont™
Corian® installations in prime condition.
RECOMMENDATIONS
HEAT
– Always use a heat protection pad, trivet (with rubber feet) or protective sink mat
for
hot
cookware,
or
leave
cookware
to
cool
on
the
hob
first.
Never
place
hot
pans,
particularly cast iron pans, directly onto a DuPont™ Corian® top or in a sink.
Excessive heat can damage any surface.
– Pouring boiling liquids directly into sinks without turning on the cold tap may damage
your DuPont™ Corian® surface.
– Always use the correct-sized pan on the burner and place it centrally since
an overhanging pan may scorch the adjacent surfaces.
SCRATCHES
Like all materials, DuPont™ Corian® will develop slight abrasion marks as a result of
normal daily use. Please note the following:
– Never cut or chop on DuPont™ Corian® as this will score the work surface.
Use a cutting board instead.
– Dark, heavily pigmented colours will show scratches, dust and ordinary wear and
tear more readily than lighter, textured colours (for more details, refer to the separate
colour chart printed on the interior of the book cover or to a colour brochure).
CHEMICAL SPILLS
Accidental spills of strong chemicals (e.g. paint stripper, brush cleaners, metal cleaners,
oven cleaners, cleaners containing methylene chloride, acid drain cleaners, acetonebased
nail
polish
removers,
etc.)
should
be
flushed
promptly
with
plenty
of
soapy
water
to avoid damaging worktops. For nail varnish spills, non-acetone based remover can
be
used
and
then
flushed
with
water.
Undetected
or
prolonged
exposure
to
chemicals
may damage the surface. Please refer to the DuPont™ Corian® spec datasheet with
your local supplier or visit www.corian.com for additional details regarding chemical
exposure, clean up methods and general maintenance. In case of exposure outside the
specifications
listed
in
our
spec
data,
the
10-Year
Limited
Product
Warranty
will
be
void
and handled as a case of abuse.
KNOW-HOW
INSTALLATION
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