Corian aims to up market share.

(From Gulf Construction)

Corian - which took the industry by storm when it introduced its original solid surfacing materials in the world market in the 1960s - is looking forward to increase market share in the Middle East markets. Over the years, the brand has created a new standard in kitchen surfaces and has grown to become the ultimate vertical and horizontal surface. Today, the uniquely beautiful, durable and practical Corian is used to create everything from countertops and wall claddings and furniture, making it the material of choice in an ever-increasing range of commercial segments including healthcare, hotels, shop-fitting and marine, says a company spokesman

A combination of natural minerals and high-performance acrylic gives Corian an advantage over other materials. It is non-porous, making it resistant to stains and bacteria; and it is solid, with colour running all the way through. Hence, there is no coating or layering to peel, wear away, chip or scorch, making Corian extremely durable and easy to clean, he points out

Combining the best of natural minerals - Corian has the smoothness and substance associated with stone and the workability of fine wood. This unique feel and a look that is classic yet contemporary, allows Corian to echo traditional materials like marble, granite and stone, but to offer many more properties and capabilities, he adds. Manufactured as sheets, Corian is joined together with a special adhesive, giving a smooth, seamless appearance and creating the impression that an entire area is made from a single piece of Corian. Corian can be carved, sanded and polished to create a variety of shapes and finishes. The fact that it can also be thermoformed (shaped using heat) gives greater workability and enables Corian to form elegant rounded shapes like ...