Corian ₢ stone, launched by the Dupont company, is one of the most recent innovations on the decorative market for covering tops, sinks and various domestic surfaces, such as walls, floors and bathtubs. It is an extremely versatile material.
Today we will tell you everything you need to know about Corian stone, so read on to know how to differentiate it from silestone stone and how to take advantage of the material to transform your decor.
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What is corian?
Corian stone is a solid synthetic compound consisting of ⅓ of acrylic resin and ⅔ of aluminum hydroxide. It is a material similar to Silestone, but with the difference that Corian can be molded into different shapes to enhance the project even more.
According to experts, Corian was developed to replace natural stones, such as marble and granite.
Another feature of Corian is that it is a translucent piece. Many architects use this feature to create beautiful lighting effects.
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Advantages and disadvantages of Corian stone
Let’s start with the advantages:
- flawless finish: the corian top has no seams in its composition, the finish is completely smooth and homogeneous;
- uniform color: a Corian top has no veins or spots, as is common with marble and granite;
- Resistence: the stone has no porosity, so it does not accumulate residues on the surface (that is, it does not stain when in contact with dark substances such as wine and coffee – even light colors, such as white corian);
- Durability: in addition to not staining, the stone does not yellow over the years, as it is not affected by ultraviolet rays. This allows it to be used both indoors and outdoors;
- Versatility: in addition to the Corian top, it is possible to use the material to cover floors, walls, stairs… in addition to the fact that the piece is extremely malleable, which allows innovations in formats;
- variety of colors: there are different colors of corian price to be used in the decoration, from the most classic, such as white corian, to the most lively (orange, blue, green).
The price is the only downside to the stone. The price of Corian applied is about R $ 3,000.00 per square meter. Therefore, the larger your project, the more expensive your corian budget will be.
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How to use corian in decoration
Now that you know all about Corian ₢, it’s time to learn how to use it in every room of your home. Watch!
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corian bench
Corian countertops are usually made in the kitchen and bathroom. Being a malleable material, you can innovate in the curves of the project, to make the most of the space.
Being a resistant material, it is possible to use the white Corian top, as the material does not stain.
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Corian vat
In addition to the bench, take the opportunity to make a Corian bathtub in the project. You can invest in bench-top or separate sculpted models, as a standing tub.
corian stairs
Corian is a resistant material for the covering of the stairs of the house, both inside and outside. The house design is chic and sophisticated, especially when investing in light shades like white and beige.
Bath tub
How about making a beautiful bathtub to use whenever you want to relax? It can be made, for example, of the same material and color as the Corian bathtub. Because it is durable and non-staining, you have more convenience to clean the stone surface and ensure a flawless bathroom.
What do you think of Corian? would use? Tell us in the comments!
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