Repairing Scratched Corian Countertops

RE: finish bad on new corian counter Post By linda. (Guest Post) (06/11/2008) I just had a new corian counter top installed 6/10/08 and it looks great "except" where the seam was fixed. There is approx. 3' of space where the sander took off the gloss finish and when the light hits it that is the first thing you see. It really looks bad. I bought the polish made for the counter and tried it and it put a nice feel on the finish, but when you look at it you can see the difference of the finish at an angle. My question what can be done for this problem besides making the contractor redo the entire counter? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Repairing Scratched Corian Countertops Post by banjo3 (1) | (06/04/2008) Contact The best thing to do is to live with the scratches until they are just driving you crazy. Then have a professional refinish the tops for you. As a homewoner and not a fabricator, almost anything that you do to your countertop yourself will just make it worse. Sanding by hand is a horrible idea. You should only sand with a sander and then you need to have the technique down or you will still make it worse. Here is a good article with photos on the subject. This is a two part article so just follow the link to the first part http://cssrblog.blogspot.com/2008/0 ... rface-countertops-how-not-to_29.html I hope this helps. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Repairing Scratched Corian Countertops Post By SSC Fabricator (Guest Post) (10/04/2007) Simple to repair scratches in the counter tops... just sand lightly with a 100 then 180 then 280 grit paper and poof all done....shiznit. It's what we use when we make them lol. We don't use more then 3-4 different gritts. SO GET IT RIGHT! Solid Surface Craftsman Scotia, NY #1 in the business! nationwide! Report Spam or Abuse Need help repairing Scratched and burn marks on Corian Countertops Post By Terri (Guest Post) (10/03/2007) A guest left an electric kettle on my corian for a long period of time and made a while circle burn marks on my brand new corian counter top. She also cut directly on my counter top with saw like knife (the kind they advertized can cut a soda can). I am devastated looking at the deep scratches and the 2 burn marks. Can someone help give me some instructions to repair the damages. Thank you very much Report Spam or Abuse RE: Repairing Scratched Corian Countertops Post by Jois (2) | (08/12/2007) Profile | Contact Foxrun 14 gave the perfect answer for fixing scratches and other things on the surface of Corian countertops but you could prevent problems in the first place if you get used to using clear plastic placemats on the areas of your countertops that get the most use. Just putting your coffee cup down on any surface in the same spot over and over will eventually make some kind of mark. A placemat clear or colored to match the season or surface will prevent that kind of problem. Jois Report Spam or Abuse RE: Repairing Scratched Corian Countertops Post By Tim Mical (Guest Post) (06/28/2007) I had a severe burn from an electric stove element in a Corian cutting board on it's back side. The front had been used as a cutting board 2x's daily for eight years - therefore, severely scratched. As proof of concept, I took 50 grit sandpaper on a half-sheet sander and removed ALL of the burn and ALL of the scratches. I then went up quickly using 60, 120, 180, 220, 400, and 800 grits of sandpaper. It IS thinner but looks better than new. Don't believe what you hear about quartz counter tops. They are scratchable with a knife AND will stain with a variety of inks, dyes, and permanent marker stains will ruin them. I put 'Sharpie' marks of various colors on samples of Corian and Silestone. A light rub with a scotch brite pad removed them from the Corian, but the Silestone was ruined. If you don't think this is a real world test, remember that all the plastic bags your fruits and veggies come in have inks and dyes on them and when they get 'wet' on the counter and left - THEY STAIN!!! Even bringing in the morning paper in its protective baggy on a rainy day and tossing it on the counter will do the same. The newsprint itself will do this. If you don't believe me go to Loew's or Home Depot and get yourself some samples and try it out! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Repairing Scratched Corian Countertops Post by foxrun41 (49) | (05/11/2007) Profile | Contact Corian is made by Dupont. Here is a page I got from Google.The scotch brite pad is made by 3M Co. and is sold in grocery stores and I have seen then at Home Depot in the cleaning section. Removing Stains and Fixing Scratches or Burns Nicks, scratches and cuts are inevitable with any high-use product, including Corian®. But because Corian® is solid all the way through, it is easy to renew to its original appearance as described below. Minor damage, including scratches, general or chemical stains, scorches or burns, and minor impact marks, can be repaired on-site with a light abrasive cleanser and a product such as a Scotch-Brite* pad. For heavier damage, light sanding may be necessary. The following steps should be followed: Identify the extent of the damage and ascertain whether a minor repair will solve the problem. You may want to consult with your supplier of Corian®. If the damage is minor, try to repair it with an abrasive cleanser or a product such as a Scotch-Brite* pad. If the above step is unsuccessful, hand-sand with 400-grit wet and dry paper. To minimize dust, wet the surface before starting. If this is unsuccessful, use an electric sander and heavier-grit paper. Always make provisions to control dust. If this, too, is unsuccessful, you may need to consult a professional for other repair options. In this case, contact your supplier of Corian® for assistance. *Scotch-Brite is a trademark of the 3M Company. Report Spam or Abuse