[ockeylou]

I would like to stop a small crack in a Corian countertop. It started at the stove top edge. If I drill a small hole at the head (the other end)of the crack will that stop the crack from spreading?

[ChickyBaby]

No, don't do that. To be honest Corian is not my favorites and here is why:

Corian can crack from anything hot put on it (like a hot pot of sauce) or if you slam down something heavy on it, by accident.

I hate to be the messenger of bad news... but you are going to have a guy come and sand it out. That's the only way to fix it.

I prefer granite... which believe it or not, can be cheaper than you think. There are different price points, depending on what you want.

:)

[creahands]

Corian repair will be a lot cheaper then replacing counter tops.

Get 3 estimates and pick the one u are most comfortable with. Have seen repair that are invisible when done correctly.

See if contractor can tell u why it cracked.

I have had Corian for 7 years. Still like new. Use a polish/cleaner about once every 3 to 4 months.

Chuck

[hkstroud]

Yes, a small hole drilled at the head of the crack may very well stop the cracking. It seems to relieve stresses a that point. This technique is often used by aircraft mechanics to stop the spreading of cracks in aircraft skins.

[banjo3]

Definitely do not drill a hole in your countertop to stop the cracking. It will only cause the crack to crack in another direction. I am a Solid Surface Repair Specialist for a living and I can tell you that I have repaired more than one countertop that was drilled to stop the cracking.

The more zig zags and turns that the crack takes the more it will cost you to have it repaired. It will need a genuine repair and not just a sanding unfortunately. You can sand away scratches but cracks are all the way through the material and have to be repaired with an inlay method. I would try to find a Solid Surface Repair Specialist in your area and get some estimates on repairing it.

Depending on the state that you are in you may find someone at www.nationwidesurfacerepair.com

FYI, I am their guy in North Carolina

Good Luck.

[heaphy]

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 take reasonable steps to prevent the problem from happening again. See my website for much more information.