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Material Types

Material Types

There are several materials used for surfacing (countertops and vanity tops). Overall, the two leaders are solid surface and quartz ( engineered stone). Solid surface is a favorite because it is renewable, requires no sealers, and is thermoformable. Quartz is a second since it requires no sealers.

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Solid Surface 101

Solid Surface 101

Solid Surface 101 is written with the DIY and beginner in mind. It covers the fundamentals of working with solid surface from the vantage point of not needing fancy tools that are often used by the pros in the trade. We keep it simple and effective by showing how woodworking tools will get the job done.

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Working With Solid Surface

Working With Solid Surface

Learn techniques for tooling and finishing your solid surface. Having some woodworking tools and experience in working with wood will go a long way to making your work with solid surface a successful endeavor. Solid surface can be thought of as a hard wood that needs no sealer or paint when done.

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Countertop Fundamentals

Countertop Fundamentals

There are a few things to learn about solid surface fabrication that make it different from working with wood even though the same tools are used. For example, when two pieces are joined with the color matching glue, the seams virtually disappear. The sheen for the final finish is determined by how fine the grit is on the sandpaper and no varnish or sealer is needed.

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Vertical Applications

Vertical Applications

Wall applications of solid surface sheets include the walls surrounding tubs and showers along with places like operating rooms, children's day care centers and other locations where ease of maintenance and hygiene are important. Walls can be built to appear as one seamless wall as opposed to multiple sheets glued on the wall.

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Other Fabrication Guides

Other Fabrication Guides

In addition to the materials found in Solid Surface 101, you can find reference manuals for advanced techniques in the solid surface fabrication manuals of the major solid surface manufacturers. If one does not have what you are looking for try another. As you look through these resources you will likely see information that will be of use at some point.

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Learning Center

Corian®, and other brands of solid surface material, is a lot like hard wood when it comes to creating a countertop, vanity top, window sills or a variety of other items. Someone with woodworking skills at the level of “Weekend Warrior,” along with the proper woodworking tools, will find this creative outlet very rewarding. We provide the “Learning Center” to explain the fundamentals of working with solid surface and the various applications to which they can apply.