Corian tabletop

[williamcharrison]

My corian tabletop mysteriously developed 2 sharp edged cracks while
I was parked with the levelers down. I realize that it should be
replaced by a professional but I wonder if anything I did contributed
to the cracking. Also, what should I expect to pay for the job?

Chuck Harrison
Akron, Ohio
90SP36

[David Brady]

I've been warned about putting very hot items on corian; i.e.,
pots and pans - always use a trivet of some sort. Is it possible
that heat caused the cracks?

David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC

williamcharrison wrote:
>
> My corian tabletop mysteriously developed 2 sharp edged cracks while
> I was parked with the levelers down. I realize that it should be
> replaced by a professional but I wonder if anything I did contributed
> to the cracking. Also, what should I expect to pay for the job?
>
> Chuck Harrison
> Akron, Ohio
> 90SP36
>
>
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[g_man1146]

Chuck,
Corian can, in many cases, be repaired invisibly. During the early
90's BB used some 1/4" Corian glued to plywood. While the two
materials expand and contract about the same with changes in
temperature, the best bet is to use 1/2" Corian over support strips.
If your table top can be unscrewed from underneath, I would take it
to a kitchen design/installation dealer that specializes in Corian.
They can probably repair it to good as new condition. Cost of repair
will be much less than a new one which will also vary greatly
depending on how the edge was/is styled and built.

Rich D. '99LXi43' CT ('90PT40'

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, David Brady
wrote:
>
> I've been warned about putting very hot items on corian; i.e.,
> pots and pans - always use a trivet of some sort. Is it possible
> that heat caused the cracks?
>
> David Brady
> '02 LXi, Smokey
> NC
>
> williamcharrison wrote:
> >
> > My corian tabletop mysteriously developed 2 sharp edged cracks
while
> > I was parked with the levelers down. I realize that it should be
> > replaced by a professional but I wonder if anything I did
contributed
> > to the cracking. Also, what should I expect to pay for the job?
> >
> > Chuck Harrison
> > Akron, Ohio
> > 90SP36
> >
> >
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[williamcharrison]

Anyone have any experience with cracking of the corian on the dining
room table? Mine has cracked in two places and I was told by the local
table and counter shop that it can't be repaired because part of it has
lifted (with razor sharp edges).

Chuck harrison
Akron, Ohio
90SP36

[Ed Gardels]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "williamcharrison"
wrote:
>Chuck-- on my 89, I havent had it crack. It is very heavy.My sp36
dining table was not convertable to a bed, so I did a conversion my
self.I was worried about it cracking when laid down between seats so I
use a step stool under it just in case. Now I have my sofa and table
for sleepers. Does yours convert to a bed?
> Anyone have any experience with cracking of the corian on the dining
> room table? Mine has cracked in two places and I was told by the
local
> table and counter shop that it can't be repaired because part of it
has
> lifted (with razor sharp edges).
>
> Chuck harrison
> Akron, Ohio
> 90SP36
>

[williamcharrison]

Hi Ed,
No, it does not convert to a bed.

-- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ed Gardels"
wrote:
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "williamcharrison"
> wrote:
> >Chuck-- on my 89, I havent had it crack. It is very heavy.My sp36
> dining table was not convertable to a bed, so I did a conversion my
> self.I was worried about it cracking when laid down between seats
so I
> use a step stool under it just in case. Now I have my sofa and
table
> for sleepers. Does yours convert to a bed?
> > Anyone have any experience with cracking of the corian on the
dining
> > room table? Mine has cracked in two places and I was told by the
> local
> > table and counter shop that it can't be repaired because part of
it
> has
> > lifted (with razor sharp edges).
> >
> > Chuck harrison
> > Akron, Ohio
> > 90SP36
> >
>

[RTJ49@...]

Hi Chuck,
What color is the top. Let me know. I may have the color you need in my
shop. We are certified Corian fabricators and installers.

Raymond Jordan
Foretravel
Maryland



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[Leroy Eckert]

Been gone to California for a week or so. I did not see a response to you
question. Corian will not crack unless it is unstable and moving around. The
only repair is a new one and figure out why the original broke.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors
Niceville, FL
Love that Texas Hill Country around the Comfort area.
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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Corian tabletop


Anyone have any experience with cracking of the corian on the dining
room table? Mine has cracked in two places and I was told by the local
table and counter shop that it can't be repaired because part of it has
lifted (with razor sharp edges).

Chuck harrison
Akron, Ohio
90SP36





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[williamcharrison]

It is an off-white, if I had to guess I would say bone.

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, RTJ49@... wrote:
>
> Hi Chuck,
> What color is the top. Let me know. I may have the color you
need in my
> shop. We are certified Corian fabricators and installers.
>
> Raymond Jordan
> Foretravel
> Maryland
>
>
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[williamcharrison]

I never got a reply from you. I am a terrible judge of color but
I know it is off white.

Chuck harrison
Akron, Ohio
90WLSP36
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, RTJ49@... wrote:
>
> Hi Chuck,
> What color is the top. Let me know. I may have the color you
need in my
> shop. We are certified Corian fabricators and installers.
>
> Raymond Jordan
> Foretravel
> Maryland
>
>
>
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