Corian repair

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Corian repair

January 12, 2018, 11:27:58 am

Is there a way to fix shallow holes in Corian? Repair kit?
I won't use names. Let's just say a dumbass make a mistake.

Re: Corian repair

Reply #1 – January 12, 2018, 12:14:32 pm

There is a way to repair, but you may have to go to a kitchen cabinet shop authorized to install Corian. My kitchen counter top came in 2 pieces and they were "fused?" together somehow. I cannot tell where they did that.

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Reply #2 – January 12, 2018, 12:25:46 pm

I have a crack in one of my entry steps; it is down the list of priorities, but I'm paying attention here.

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Reply #3 – January 12, 2018, 01:09:17 pm

There are a bunch of videos on YouTube about this. You can sand and cut this stuff like wood. Made a new counter top out of an old at at home quite easily.

Keith

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Reply #4 – January 12, 2018, 01:42:12 pm

If your talking about a "divot" where someone made a mistake and dropped a cast iron frying pan on it, yes it can be repaired.
As mentioned you SAND it out, no grinding.
If you concentrate on the divit, you're going to end up with a visible depression in the top. It's much better if you work over a larger area, much like taping sheet rock.

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Reply #5 – January 12, 2018, 01:55:22 pm

It's basically resin...I would use epoxy to repair. You won't get color exact I wouldn't think

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Reply #6 – January 12, 2018, 02:54:24 pm

I'm an ex Corian dealer. Haven't looked lately but used to able to buy the exact color resin kit on eBay. That's the stuff used for undetectable joints and seams as well as repair. You'll need color code of your Corian usually printed on underside.

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Reply #7 – January 12, 2018, 02:58:26 pm

I have Corian, as well. I want to see a pic and how the damage was done. Also, is the "bonehead" that did it still sleeping under the coach?

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Reply #8 – January 12, 2018, 03:11:01 pm

What about the corian sink cover? can that be repaired as well. Some Bonehead(not the same bonehead as previously mentioned) dropped a pan on it and broke it in half.

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Reply #9 – January 12, 2018, 03:18:14 pm

Quote from: Moby – January 12, 2018, 01:42:12 pm

If your talking about a "divot" where someone made a mistake and dropped a cast iron frying pan on it, yes it can be repaired.
As mentioned you SAND it out, no grinding.
If you concentrate on the divit, you're going to end up with a visible depression in the top. It's much better if you work over a larger area, much like taping sheet rock.

That might not be too bad - if you spill a drink, it will puddle as opposed to running off the side.

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Reply #10 – January 12, 2018, 04:33:27 pm

Quote from: Sven and Kristi – January 12, 2018, 03:18:14 pm

That might not be too bad - if you spill a drink, it will puddle as opposed to running off the side.

Unless you hit a speed bump!

Re: Corian repair

Reply #11 – January 12, 2018, 05:57:40 pm

My understanding is that Foretravel didn't use Corian. Instead, they used a similar material that they custom poured. It might be a different formulation and might not bond well with Corian glue. I had a Corian guy fix a crack in the shower wall. Fixed it twice. Both times it cracked again immediately in the same spot. I'm still looking for someone to fix it properly.

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Reply #12 – January 12, 2018, 07:02:53 pm

Tom,
True, it's not Corian, but it acts the same.
I'd put a sander to it.

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Reply #13 – January 12, 2018, 07:38:27 pm

My 89 is listed as Corian with the trademark shown

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Reply #14 – January 12, 2018, 08:27:10 pm

Excuse me folks, but I did ask about FILLING holes in my Corian countertop. These three holes are each 1/16" in diameter and about 3/4" apart. They have cratered out a bit, are about 1/8" deep. In the bathroom on the corner of the counter closest to the door. Very visible. Can't see sanding down the corner to remove the holes. That would only make it look worse. It is Corian per my manual and the sales brochure.

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Reply #15 – January 12, 2018, 08:45:35 pm

Might try some 5 min epoxy dabbed into the holes and sanded flush . You should also be able to find some epoxy tints. Like tub tint/repair .

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Reply #16 – January 12, 2018, 09:16:09 pm

If there only 1/16 dia if you get close with the color they will be hard to spot once filled.

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Reply #17 – January 12, 2018, 09:19:51 pm

The dumbass (no names, please) was trying to force three tacks back out on a piece of wood and tapped the wood on the corner of the counter--on the top-- and discovered three holes in the Corian.

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Reply #18 – January 12, 2018, 09:30:04 pm

I knew a guy who drilled a hole in his nose;-)

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Reply #19 – January 12, 2018, 10:06:20 pm

You can scrape off some of the solid surface material from under the table or a place where it won't be noticed or better use a random orbital sander with a bag to collect dust and use an 60 grit disc. Save the dust and mix it with epoxy. Use a tiny bit more hardener. I found that for these repairs the 30 min ot 1 hr variety seems to cure up harder. On horizontal surfaces be sure to fill the holes completely, overfill and mound it up. It will shrink as it cures. About the time it is no longer tacky to your finger use a sharp single edge razor blade and scrape off any excess around the repair and carefully shave off as much excess as possible. It will save a lot of sanding later.

If you are going to add a colorant to epoxy, say tan, use about 5% by volume or less. The minimum amount to change the color. Most colorants inhibit curing (make it take longer) and make the resulting epoxy not as hard and sometimes a bit more brittle.

Wait at least overnight then start sanding, if it is pretty flat to start with start with 150, then 220, then 320. Switch to 400 wet or dry. Work your way up to 1500 at least. At that point a good wax coat or aome WashWaxAll will finish it off pretty well. If you really want to polish the Corian you need to sand to much finer grits and then use a polishing compound.

A bit more...

We had a 3/8" hole in the countertop on the cbinet just behind the passanger's seat where the cord for the original lamp was. We took the lamp out. Corian is speckled creamy color with a tan trim. I filled the hole with a cork, tight fit, tapped it in, shaved it flat. We don't even see it. Easy.

Gluing a broken sink top. This is probably best done with real Corian adhesives. They are hard to get and you may need special applicator/mixers. But these adhesives are probably more compatible with Corian, closer physical properties.

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Reply #20 – January 12, 2018, 10:24:55 pm

I have a piece of Corian under edge molding that is starting to seperate at the corner. I can align it, drill and pin it, any adhesive recommendation?

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Reply #21 – January 12, 2018, 11:12:29 pm

Our Corian looked fabulous for the first few years. I polished the "bar area" a little while and noticed subtle repairs had been made, years prior to our purchase, I think. Hard to detect: Foretravel was the "fixer" according to an old receipt. The Parts Guys know the secret sauce, I'll bet. Very good repair job, IMO.

My fix looks like very good Corian "White Out" for lack of a better term.

We have an area between the stove area and the Fridge that needs attention. One inch attraction. This 23 year old stuff holds up well. Let us know how you solve it, Norm. Thanks. P

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Reply #22 – January 12, 2018, 11:14:52 pm

I was told you can fill small holes with crazy glue, then sprinkle baking soda on top . Let it dry then sand it smooth.

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Reply #23 – January 13, 2018, 02:25:44 am

Ground corian mixed with the specific adhesive for the product was the repair authorized repair guys use long ago many times for me.

It's resin. It's flammable. Over a stove was always unsafe as the propane flame in direct sunlight is hard to see.

Foretravel required us to call a Corian stove cover a "serving tray" for liability reasons.

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Reply #24 – January 13, 2018, 09:32:07 am

After we get back home I think (now that is dangerous!!) I will take one of our sink covers/serving trays and sand off enough material from the underside to fill the holes. Mix sanding dust with epoxy. Fill the holes. Then I will use a razor to lightly scrape the filler flat. Then use emery cloth of progressively finer grades to "shine" up the surface, then clear synthetic Turtle Wax ICE to seal the surface.

Thanks everyone for all the great suggestions. I repeat--you can't beat--this forum!!

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