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    Irony, I am assuming that your sink is an...

    Irony, I am assuming that your sink is an undermount. I believe the best solution is a wooden support frame. I prefer plywood as opposed to solid 2X4s. Remove and dispose of the old clips and...
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    I've specialized in repairing Corian for 18...

    I've specialized in repairing Corian for 18 years. Corian sinks don't need to be sealed, but may benefit from being sanded and buffed to restore their luster. It is probably staining easier because...
  3. There is a website called...

    There is a website called NationwideSurfaceRepair.com that may be able to help you. I am not affiliated with that website, but it is useful. I work in Northern California.

    - Jim Heaphy, TopRepair
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    Yes, Corian can crack, and I have seen such a...

    Yes, Corian can crack, and I have seen such a table cracked when it got knocked over. I have specialized in repairing Corian for 18 years, so I've seen just about every thing that can go wrong. In...
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    The proper adhesive is important, but the proper...

    The proper adhesive is important, but the proper repair technique is also important. I've repaired Corian professionally in Northern California for 18 years, and will give tips to people about their...
  6. Question: Corian Sink Repair

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    I've specialized in repairing Corian for 18...

    I've specialized in repairing Corian for 18 years. In most cases, when a Corian sink has a structural crack, it should be replaced, which can be done in your kitchen without affecting the...
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    I've specialized in repairing Corian countertops...

    I've specialized in repairing Corian countertops for 18 years. Normally, a cracked Corian sink is replaced, which can be done in your kitchen. You should deal with a trained Corian repair...
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    Sanding won't do anything to repair a crack. ...

    Sanding won't do anything to repair a crack. Banjo3 is right about that. The damaged area will have to be cut away and a precise patch done. A good repair technician will reinforce the repair and...
  9. Question: Corian repair

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    If your Corian has a speckled pattern to it, you...

    If your Corian has a speckled pattern to it, you can fill the chip with cyanoacrylate adhesive (such as Super Glue). It is best to use a hobby grade, and spray an accelerator to cause it to harden...
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    I've done this sort of thing many times before. ...

    I've done this sort of thing many times before. My method is to make a template out of half inch hardwood plywood or MDF. Cut an accurate, exact hole the size you want, and sand it smooth. Place...
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    ballengerb1 knows a lot about many things, but...

    ballengerb1 knows a lot about many things, but knows very little about the risks of driving screws into Corian. I specialize in repairing countertops and have completed thousands of Corian repairs...
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    I've specialized in Corian repair for 15 years. ...

    I've specialized in Corian repair for 15 years. My hunch is that it was a coincidence that the jackhammering and the crack in the Corian sink happened at the same time, but anything is possible. ...
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    A professional can improve the appearance of your...

    A professional can improve the appearance of your countertops dramatically. If you want to try it yourself, you should use a professional grade random orbit sander attached to a shop vacuum. Start...
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    Just so you know, my company has not had any...

    Just so you know, my company has not had any formal businesss relationship with DuPont for over 2-1/2 years, so I am free to criticize them if I want. I am now completely independent and get the...
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    Hello Ken, Nomex is an "felt type" insulating...

    Hello Ken,

    Nomex is an "felt type" insulating tape normally used in demanding commercial applications like corporate cafeterias, and also in repair situations where there has been a pattern of...
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    The challenge is that you need to make a very...

    The challenge is that you need to make a very smooth cut with radiused inside corners. If you make a jagged cut, then it is very likely that a crack will develop in this area. A router with a...
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    I dealt with the Corian warranty program on a...

    I dealt with the Corian warranty program on a regular basis for many years. I saw them help thousands of consumers solve problems with their countertops. I recommend that you appeal this decision...
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    Your question isn't specific enough, bobbybob23. ...

    Your question isn't specific enough, bobbybob23. The best way to cut a Corian countertop in a residential kitchen would be different from the best way to cut it in a small custom fabrication shop. ...
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    Yes, I did read that he is planning to repaint. ...

    Yes, I did read that he is planning to repaint. The problem is that paint stripper will etch the surface of the Corian severely, and result in an uneven, soft, blotchy, gummy surface. It will not...
  20. Question: Corian tile

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    I repair Corian professionally. Yes, Corian...

    I repair Corian professionally. Yes, Corian countertops and sinks can be sanded. It would be difficult for most do-it-yourselfers to resand an entire countertop by hand. Far better to use a random...
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    I work with Corian professionally. Even small...

    I work with Corian professionally. Even small amounts of paint remover WILL damage Corian. Lots of paint remover will damage Corian severely. Corian is made of acrylic resin and most modern paints...
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    I work with Corian professionally. If you can't...

    I work with Corian professionally. If you can't afford the specialized tool, then I suggest a variation of your old method. Cut six blocks of scrap 3/4" plywood each about 1" wide and 2" long. Use...
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    I repair Corian countertops professionally. If...

    I repair Corian countertops professionally. If you want an easy wipe-on polish for Corian countertops, try either Countertop Magic or Hope's Countertop Polish. There are others, but those are my...
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    An excellent website that sells all the items you...

    An excellent website that sells all the items you need is:

    www.SpecialityTools.com.

    My website has lots of information on installing and repairing Corian counterops:

    Top Repair - Your...
  25. Question: Corian sink repair

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    I repair Corian professionally. It will be...

    I repair Corian professionally. It will be difficult to sand out damage that is 1/8" deep, but it is worth a try. I would recommend starting with 40 grit sandpaper. If you have an electric sander...
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    Corian should be installed on an open framework,...

    Corian should be installed on an open framework, rather than on solid plywood. You can install it directly on the top of the vanity cabinet. Use a dab of silicone every 18" around the perimiter. ...
  27. Question: Corian countertop

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    The proper adhesives used to repair Corian are...

    The proper adhesives used to repair Corian are actually acrylics, not epoxies. Please vist my website, Top Repair - Your Countertops Like New Again. DuPont Corian and Other Brands, to learn more...
  28. Question: Corian countertop

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    It takes a lot of skill to repair a cracked...

    It takes a lot of skill to repair a cracked Corian countertop properly. If you visit my website, Top Repair - Your Countertops Like New Again. DuPont Corian and Other Brands, you can learn more...
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    It is likely that you have a minor leak where the...

    It is likely that you have a minor leak where the used laundry water goes into the drain. It also could be where clean water comes into the washer. Pull the washer away from the wall a bit. ...
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    There are three possibilities: #1 - The...

    There are three possibilities:

    #1 - The pregnancy test was in error.

    #2 - Although she hasn't had sexual intercourse in a year, she engaged in some sex play that allowed sperm to get inside...
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    You just have a strong sex drive and a brief...

    You just have a strong sex drive and a brief refractory period. It is not abnormal, but you are at one end of the bell-shaped curve. Try to avoid compulsive behavior.

    When you start having sex...
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    The federal courts are created by Article 3,...

    The federal courts are created by Article 3, Section 1 of the Constitution. Their powers are limited by Amendment 11.
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    It is very unlikely that you are pregnant if you...

    It is very unlikely that you are pregnant if you had what you thought was your period. Buy a home pregnancy test and follow the directions if you are in doubt.

    There are lots of online resources...
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    Glavine is correct that woodworking tools are...

    Glavine is correct that woodworking tools are used with Corian. However, carbide blades and cutters should always be used. Get training before trying any complex Corian fabrication. You can learn...
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    Betsylou, I agree with Ken Dolph. This is the...

    Betsylou, I agree with Ken Dolph. This is the type of damage that needs the service of a professional. It would be best to use a precision template technique, such as the Andreas Template System.
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    Carbide tipped bits and blades should be used to...

    Carbide tipped bits and blades should be used to cut Corian. Accurate cuts are best made using a router guided by a straight edge. Fasten the countertops to the cabinets with dabs of silicone every...
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    Sanding a Corian countertop to just 180 grit will...

    Sanding a Corian countertop to just 180 grit will result in a dull (matte) finish. I refinish Corian tops all the time, and I usually sand to at least 360 grit and then buff the surface to produce a...
  38. Question: Crack in corian

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    Knot Hole is correct about the warranty. If the...

    Knot Hole is correct about the warranty. If the countertop is less than 10 years old, call DuPont at 800-4-CORIAN to file a warranty claim. They will ask for proof of purchase.

    Warranty service...
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    The Corian warranty excludes coverage for damaged...

    The Corian warranty excludes coverage for damaged caused by excessive heat or certain chemicals. If you are certain that the countertop wasn't damaged by excessive heat or chemicals, then you can...
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    A helpful Corian repair website

    Check out this website for lots of information about Corian repairs - www.TopRepair.com.

    If the countertop is less than 10 years old, you may possibly be eligible for repair service under DuPont's...
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