Comparing Countertops
Corian does not have any of the drawbacks of other surfacing materials. Its chief advantage is its ease of cleaning and ability to resist the growth of bacteria. In fact, bacteria can not grow on a clean Corian surface.
Also, Corian can be repaired. Unlike laminates, Corian can be lightly sanded to easily remove surface cuts or scratches. A simple rubbing with a Scotchbrite pad will renew the surface to look the same as its original condition. One chip on a stone material countertop like granite and you are left forever with a bacteria-breeding hole..
- Ceramic Tile
- Grout lines are hard to clean. Corian has no grout lines or open seams.
- Cultured Marble
- Surface is thin and chips easily. Corian has the color clear through.
- Granite
- The surface is porous. Corian has an impervious surface which is not porous.
- Marble
- Cold to the touch. Cracks easily. Supports mold. Corian has the beauty of marble without the problems.
- Laminate
- Scrubbing can wear away the surface. Seams show. Corian has no seams. The surface is one solid piece.
