Can You Change the Color of Corian Counters?

Changing a Corian Color

• Corian is a nonporous product, which means liquids cannot penetrate the Corian surface. Paint or stain products placed directly on the Corian will not adhere. Although the surface can be roughed up to help the application of a paint primer hold onto the Corian surface, DuPont does not recommend or provide support for painting or staining a Corian surface.

Corian Color Kits

• Some companies sell Corian resurfacing kits for do-it-yourself projects; however, Corian owners should carefully read the directions and all warnings and cautions the resurfacing kit manufacturer provides. Many resurfacing products cannot be scrubbed or cleaned without the manufacturer's proprietary products. Some of these products have no guarantee unless they are applied by authorized contractors. Asking for a list of authorized installers or installations will allow you to see what the end results look like.

Safety Issues

• Before using a resurfacing product, attempting to prime and paint the surface yourself or hiring a contractor to complete the job, consider whether the end result will be safe and durable. Painted and stained surfaces can peel, scratch or scorch when exposed to heat. Others may contain chemicals not safe for food or body contact. Ask for a material safety data sheet on any coloring product you purchase and understand what safety issues you may be exposing yourself and your family to.

What to Consider

• Before attempting to change the color of Corian, contact your Corian fabricator or installation contractor. The original Corian contractor may have a warranty or guarantee that may be invalid if the Corian is altered in anyway. The contractor may also have some other alternatives for replacing the Corian that may be more appealing than an unsuccessful color change. Replacing the whole counter top is an option. Because Corian can be cut, bent and sculpted, it is possible that the old counter top can be reused in another area of the home or have resale value.