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How to Restore Corian Countertops

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Corian is a brand name material DuPont manufactures. It is used for countertops in kitchens and bathrooms, comes in many different colors and is known for its durability. You can adapt it for many uses and design scenarios. Restore your Corian to its original beauty with these steps.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Light abrasive cleanser
Non-scratch pad
Light sandpaper
Electric sander

Step1

Look over the countertop. Examine scratches, cuts and burns. Determine if they are surface scratches or deeper scratches.

Step2

Wash countertops in the area that has normal surface scratches. Use a light, abrasive cleanser and a non-scratch pad such as Scotch-Brite. Use light circular motions, and then rinse off with a damp cloth. Apply pressure only lightly.

Step3

Restore with a 400-grit sandpaper on a wet surface when the cleanser doesn't get all surface scratches with light pressure only.

Step4

Use slightly heavier grit sandpaper and a small electric sander on Corian countertops to restore deeper cuts and burns.

Step5

Check the sanded area to make sure the edges of the area where you have sanded blend in with the rest of the countertop. Lightly sand the edges, if necessary.

Step6

Contact a company that is certified in Corian restoration. It has special equipment and products, if your do-it-yourself project doesn't produce results.

Tips & Warnings

Always be careful about the amount of pressure you apply.
Always wash the countertop to avoid rubbing surface dirt into the area.
Keep your cutting board and hot items away from the surface to prevent scratches.
Countertop polishes create shine and prevent surface damage.
Corian also sells a line of products for maintenance and restoration.