(NAPS)—With a little extra care, you maybe able to count on years of additional beauty from your kitchen counters. Preventing damageis prefer- able to repairing it, so start by choosing durable countertop materials that, if need be, can be easily repaired. Here are some tips on routine care and repair from the experts at DuPont Corian: There are three types of solid surface countertop finishes: matte, semigloss and gloss. All Corian sinks and bowls have a matte fin- ish. Soapy water or ammoniabased cleaners will remove most dirt and stains from all types of finishes. However, slightly differ- ent techniques must be used to removedifferent stains. Before restoration, these 21year-old counters looked old and With little cosmetic repair, these same countertops look the countertop. andstains and hadlost their luster. In the refurbishment, the original countertops were sanded down, which eliminated the scratches and stains, and restored to their original color. The stove wasraisedso it worn. Do not cut directly on Corian countertops. e You can repair the inevitable scratches, general or chemical stains, scorches, burns, and minor brand new. To prevent permanent damage to countertops, avoid exposing to strong chemicals, such as impact marks with a light abra- water. sanding is unsuccessful, you may No seamswerevisible on the refurbished countertops due to the To prevent heat damage, al- Countertops surfaces can often be restored despite visible damage. edge wasadded to the countertops, allowing for a unique edge treat- with rubber feet. Hot pans, as tured Corian countertops, installed paint removers or oven cleaners. If exposed, quickly flush with Remove nail polish with a non-acetone-based polish remover andflush with water. ways use a hot pad or a trivet well as some heat-generating appliances like frying pans or electric cooking pots can damage the surface if placed directly on sive cleaner and a Scotch-Brite pad. For heavier damage, light sanding may be necessary. If need to consult a professional fabricator for other repair options. A recently restored kitchen fea- in 1979, that were burned and cracked by a gas stove and chipped because of constant abuse. The countertops showed visible seams was level with the countertop, and tile was installed on the side near the stove to eliminate heat damage. seaming technology DuPont created in the mid 1980s. A thicker ment. In the end, the 21-year-old surfaces looked brand-new. For more information about DuPont Corian, you can visit www.corian.com or call 1-800-4- CORIAN.
