Anyone have Corian in the bathroom or kitchen

The above was to dustyangel.

Our kitchen islands: one had to be re-polished because the cleaner clouded a small 3x5cm area. Apparently the sealer was not properly applied at install, apart from that our granite is perfect over 20 years in.

Perhaps you could consider having worktops polished?

I had (scratched) Corian in my last house, now I have solid oak. It has to be oiled sometimes - but can always be refinished by sanding (either DIY or specialist) and wood is naturally antibacterial too.

I wouldn’t agree that granite is perfect. After five or six years ours looks perfect from a distance but has been cleaned with a kitchen spray by the cleaner that must have had bleach in it and is marked now. The best worktop I’ve ever had has been the old Formica or even the cheaper equivalent.

We've wood worktops in the kitchen and granite in the bathrooms. The kitchen islands are granite. Granite is perfect, no staining.

Thank you Llamedos13 for your information, how awful for your daughter after spending so much money on the worktop.
I had wondered if the lighter colours would be better but apparently not.

My daughter had white corian counters in her kitchen, big mistake as it stains really badly. A raspberry stain never did come out and a tea bag accidentally dripped on it leaving a permanent mark. She now covers it with t towels and glass cuttting boards to try and protect it. The company who installed it suggested the manufacturer did not polish it enough in the factory but who knows.

Thanks so much everyone for your comments, much appreciated.
I am concerned about the comments on scratching.
My previous worktop fitted before we moved in in 2008 was shiny and was scratched all over and looked a complete mess and I hated it. It was dark blue in colour,
I am just wondering if positive comments have lighter colours and the marks don't show.
The worktop I have in the kitchen at the moment is laminate, it was fitted 7 years ago but now is showing dull marks in used areas.
I am so unsure as what to use in the kitchen and bathroom.

I have a similar product to corian in two bathrooms. I have sinks and worktops in white, they clean easily and are very smart. I love them and when I come to replace my kitchen I'll have it instead of granite.

I have had it in the kitchen for worktops since 2013. It is absolutely brilliant. No marks. No stains. Looks good as new. Just excellent

That’s for kittylester. Note to self, always review message!

And I hadn’t even noticed. The curse of auto correct!

nobody-we have corian work surfaces. the main work surface that was used for food prep etc was getting scratched so we had a sheet of shatter proof glass made to fit the area. the glass may well scratch over time but replacing that isnt anywhere near as expensive as a new corian work surface.

apart from that issue we love our corian work surfaces and seamless sinks.

I have Corian worktops in my kitchen. I am very happy indeed with it ! The work surfaces sweep up the wall , no joins ! Perfect. Particularly good at the back of the sink where water inevitably ends up!! So no water stains . Love it !

We've wood kitchen worktops, granite bathrooms and islands.

We went for Corian worktops after having granite in kitchen before as we fancied a change and Corian had more choices colour wise, however I would def NOT go for Corian again. If you like neatness and tidiness in your kitchen without doubt avoid Corian, I deeply regret my choice. I have a big island which looks from a distance with the Corian worktop beautiful but close up it shows up everything little mark. When I'm serving up no matter on which worktop I always put a cover of some description on it to try and avoid any markings. It's just a pain I'm afraid. Given the choice of renewing worktops I without doubt go for granite, they maintain their looks with compromise.

Had our black Corian kitchen worktops for 12 years. The only problem is scratches which are now spoiling island unit. We have a polishing kit but worried about using it - maybe a professional's job? Unlike granite, it can be revived.

Actually, I think you'll find we are ahead of the trend. Everyone will be having them soon.

It's not just you kitty - NanaBabs1 has one too!
#ontrend

Well I do use a lot of coriander.

Bl**dy autocorrect!! It's not as clever as it thinks it is!!

They must smell lovely!

I love all these coriander kitchens!
Sound so exotic!

Thank you for starting this thread, jeannie. We are about to order our new kitchen including a coriander work surface.

Yes, we had white Corian worktops in our new kitchen The sink is Corian too. It does need cleaning more often but it can be cleaned. It is, I think, very good because there are no seams were water can seep in. As *harrigan" says, it is expensive but, in my opinion, worth it.

Yes I can recommend Corian, my worktops and sink are made of this. Mine have been in 11 years and are still like new. Any stains can be removed with Barkeepers cream or powder. Worth every penny even though very expensive.