With summer upon us, many homeowners are looking toward remodeling projects to spruce up their home and create a new look. One of popular project is installing new kitchen countertops or a complete kitchen remodel. Corian countertops are a wonderful and versatile addition to any kitchen décor.

Engineered Materials

Corian countertops are made of a manmade engineered material and can be created in almost any shape you can imagine and in a wide variety of colors. If you have an unusual shape in mind, your countertop can be created to meet your specifications without any problem and you can even choose from edge finishes that are unique and customized for your needs.

One of the concerns that many homeowners have about using Corian countertops is their durability. While Corian is not heat resistant and care needs to be used when placing hot cookware and serving dishes on the surface of the counter and any cutting activities should be done on a cutting board, Corian is a very easy to care for material. Once installed, it is easy to clean and maintain. A simple wipe of a cleaning cloth or sponge and mild cleaner will assure that your Corian countertop will last for many years.

Versatility

Besides being versatile in creating different and unique shapes, Corian can also be used to create unique features. For example, you can have your kitchen sink integrated into your Corian countertop and you can even have a drainage feature created adjacent to the sink.

You can also have features like knife slots or other specialized different usage items integrated into your custom Corian countertop.

Choosing an Installer

You can purchase a Corian countertop at many different home improvement centers and kitchen design centers. Your countertop will be made to your specifications, including shape and color. If you decide you want a nonstandard size, then a custom mold will be constructed to make your counter.

Once you have purchased your countertop, ask about installers that your kitchen remodeling center has used in the past. They may have an installer on staff, but in many cases, design center and home improvement centers use installers that are independent general contractors. Besides the contractor or installer they may have available, it is usually a good idea to talk to a few other contractors just to get an idea on reasonable costs and how long it will take for the installation to be completed.

When you are talking to the contractor, ask them about their experience with installing Corian countertops, including sealing seams so that they are undetectable to anyone who does not know where the seam is located. Ask about any potential problems and how they have resolved those problems in the past.

Ask the potential installer about references and be sure to contact your local Better Business Bureau and state contractors licensing board to make sure your contractor does not have any complaints filed against them and is legally licensed and bonded to perform your installation project.

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