Corian Surfaces for Bespoke Furniture

"Designers value Corian as a material that can transform their most ambitious visions into reality."

Corian is a solid surface material first developed by DuPont. It is non-porous through its full thickness, renewable, and available in a wide palette of colours and finishes. Its defining quality is seamlessness: sheets can be joined with a colour-matched adhesive and sanded back so the join is effectively invisible. This allows Corian to wrap complex forms and run continuous lengths that natural stone, with its fixed slab sizes, cannot match. We specify it where a scheme calls for one uninterrupted surface, a hygienic finish, or a form that no quarried material could deliver.

Because the colour and composition run through the whole sheet rather than sitting on a surface layer, Corian behaves differently from a veneered or laminated panel. It can be worked much like a dense hardwood: cut, routed, edge-profiled, inlaid and joined. The result reads as a single solid object rather than an assembly of parts. That continuity is the reason designers reach for it on vanities, basins, work surfaces and joinery where a visible seam or a porous grout line would compromise the result. For a work surface with the look of reclaimed timber rather than a plain solid colour, see Foresso, a timber terrazzo made from waste wood and resin.

Applications

Where it's used

A composite of mineral and acrylic, worked like a single solid block.

Corian is made from a blend of natural minerals, principally alumina trihydrate derived from bauxite, bound in an acrylic resin. The two are combined with pigments and cast into sheets, typically supplied at 6mm, 12mm and 19mm thicknesses. The mineral content gives the material its density and its warm, slightly matte appearance; the acrylic binder is what allows it to be thermoformed.

Heated in a controlled oven to around 150 degrees Celsius, a sheet becomes pliable and can be draped over a mould to form curves, coves and three-dimensional shapes, then holds that form permanently once cool. This is the property that sets it apart from stone and most engineered surfaces. Edges can be built up by laminating layers together, so a thin sheet can present as a thick, solid profile without added weight in the field.

The colour palette is extensive, running from clean whites and soft neutrals through greys and deep charcoals to stone-effect and lightly veined patterns. Several lighter colours are translucent enough to transmit light, which is the basis for backlit panels. Surface finish can be adjusted at the fabrication stage, from a soft matte to a higher sheen, by the grade of abrasive used in the final sanding.

Creamy peach with fine speckle, Corian Abalone solid surface swatch

Corian Antarctica in bright white with fine mineral speckle, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Arctic Ice worktop material swatch, soft ivory white

Corian Arrowroot solid surface sample, pale grey-white with small grey chips

Taupe grey with darker cloudy streaks, Corian Ash Aggregate solid surface swatch

Corian Ash Concrete in mid grey-brown concrete effect, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Aspen worktop material swatch, light warm beige with fine dark speckle

Corian Athena Grey solid surface sample, flat warm taupe grey

Sandy peach with fine dark speckle, Corian Aurora solid surface swatch

Corian Basalt Terrazzo in charcoal with dense white speckle, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Beech Nuwood worktop material swatch, pale beech wood grain effect

Corian Bisque solid surface sample, plain warm sand beige

Solid olive moss green, Corian Blooming Green solid surface swatch

Corian Bone in pale khaki cream, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Cameo White worktop material swatch, soft warm off-white

Corian Carbon Aggregate solid surface sample, dark grey with cloudy mottling

Deep charcoal concrete effect, Corian Carbon Concrete solid surface swatch

Corian Citrus Orange in vivid solid orange, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Clam Shell worktop material swatch, cream and sand with soft marble clouds

Corian Cocoa Brown solid surface sample, dark chocolate brown with copper flecks

Dusty mauve-brown with soft swirling veins, Corian Cocoa Prima solid surface swatch

Corian Cool Grey in light grey with fine speckle, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Cosmos Prima worktop material swatch, black with white marbled swirls

Corian Deep Anthracite solid surface sample, blue-black and nearly plain

Midnight black with fine sparkle, Corian Deep Black Quartz solid surface swatch

Corian Deep Caviar in very dark espresso black, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Deep Cloud worktop material swatch, mid grey, plain and matt

Corian Deep Espresso solid surface sample, dark brown-grey

Warm brown-grey, Corian Deep Mink solid surface swatch

Corian Deep Night Sky in black with fine silver sparkle, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Deep Nocturne worktop material swatch, dark charcoal grey

Corian Deep Sable solid surface sample, muted plum brown

Black-brown with fine sparkle, Corian Deep Storm solid surface swatch

Corian Deep Titanium in dark graphite grey, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Designer White worktop material swatch, pure clean white

Corian Domino Terrazzo solid surface sample, white with black and grey chips

Soft grey-taupe, Corian Dove solid surface swatch

Corian Dune Prima in cream travertine-style strata, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Dusk worktop material swatch, pale grey with dark granite-like speckle

Corian Elegant Grey solid surface sample, warm greige taupe

Dark blue-grey with pale swirls, Corian Evening Prima solid surface swatch

Corian Everest in white with small cream and grey flecks, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Glacier Ice worktop material swatch, chalky off-white, nearly plain

Corian Glacier White solid surface sample, clean white with a faint pink tint

Golden cream onyx-style swirls, Corian Golden Onyx solid surface swatch

Corian Gravel in near-black with beige and green chips, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Graylite worktop material swatch, charcoal with fine pale speckle

Corian Grey Onyx solid surface sample, white and pale grey flowing onyx veins

Brown, cream and grey veining with white speckle, Corian Hazelnut solid surface swatch

Corian Hot in bold brick red, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Imperial Yellow worktop material swatch, bright sunny yellow

Corian Jade Onyx solid surface sample, pale cream and green onyx-style swirls

Blue-grey with warm veining, Corian Juniper solid surface swatch

Corian Keystone in muted khaki olive-grey, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Laguna worktop material swatch, deep navy blue

Corian Lava Rock solid surface sample, dark charcoal with rust patches

Pale cool grey, Corian Light Ash solid surface swatch

Corian Limestone Prima in pale blush grey with marble swirls, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Linen worktop material swatch, cream with fine natural speckle

Corian Mahogany Nuwood solid surface sample, dark mahogany wood grain effect

Tan and brown granite-style speckle, Corian Matterhorn solid surface swatch

Corian Midnight in dark charcoal with fine white speckle, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Mineral worktop material swatch, slate blue-grey with darker chips

Corian Mint Ice solid surface sample, soft pale mint green

Stone beige with soft mottling, Corian Neutral Aggregate solid surface swatch

Corian Neutral Concrete in smooth taupe concrete effect, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Nimbus Prima worktop material swatch, creamy ivory with flowing swirls

Corian Pearl Grey solid surface sample, light matt grey

Grey with pale pebble-like chips, Corian Pebble Terrazzo solid surface swatch

Corian Platinum in grey and black granite-style speckle, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Raffia worktop material swatch, warm tan sand

Corian Rain Cloud solid surface sample, pale grey-white with faint marbling

Olive and rust brown with pale flecks, Corian Rosemary solid surface swatch

Corian Sagebrush in sandy brown with olive mottling, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Sahara worktop material swatch, cream and sand with dense speckle

Corian Salt solid surface sample, soft warm white

Caramel brown flowing through cream, Corian Sandalwood solid surface swatch

Corian Savannah in pale beige with fine flecks, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Seagrass worktop material swatch, muted sage green

Corian Sepia Linear solid surface sample, cream with fine vertical linear grain

Rich plain brown, Corian Sienna Brown solid surface swatch

Corian Silt in dark olive grey with fine grain, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Silver Birch worktop material swatch, white terrazzo with grey and cream chips

Corian Silver Grey solid surface sample, plain mid grey

White with soft grey vertical lines, Corian Silver Linear solid surface swatch

Corian Smoke Drift Prima in brown, grey and cream marbled drifts, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Sonora worktop material swatch, warm brown with pale flecks

Corian Sparkling White solid surface sample, clean bright white

Soft mauve grey, Corian Stratus solid surface swatch

Corian Summit White in warm cream white, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Tumbleweed worktop material swatch, sand with soft brown mottling

Corian Vanilla solid surface sample, plain pale vanilla cream

White with soft marble swirls, Corian Venaro White solid surface swatch

Corian Verdant in deep sage green, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Warm Grey worktop material swatch, soft stone grey

Corian Weathered Aggregate solid surface sample, taupe with cloudy brown shading

Warm brown-grey concrete effect, Corian Weathered Concrete solid surface swatch

Corian White Jasmine in white with sparse cream flecks, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian White Onyx worktop material swatch, white with soft pearly onyx swirls

Corian Whitecap solid surface sample, white with fine pale mineral chips

Grey-green with brown and white chips, Corian Willow solid surface swatch

Corian Windswept Prima in sand and tan flowing travertine veins, solid surface for bespoke joinery

Corian Witch Hazel worktop material swatch, cream, peach and brown striated bands

Autumn quartz surface sample, pale warm white with fine grey grain

Plain taupe brown, Bark quartz surface swatch

Bianco quartz in white with soft green and grey chips, surface material for bespoke joinery

Crepuscule quartz worktop material swatch, dark slate grey with fine sparkle

Dew quartz surface sample, soft bright white

Sand beige with fine dark speckle, Gleam quartz surface swatch

Mood Daisy quartz in white with scattered dark specks, surface material for bespoke joinery

Moon Light quartz worktop material swatch, pale cream peach

Moss quartz surface sample, light stone grey with fine grain

Pinkish taupe, Nut quartz surface swatch

Petal quartz in off-white with small pebble-like chips, surface material for bespoke joinery

Pure quartz worktop material swatch, clean pure white

Detail

Further reference

Close view of Corian Rosemary in olive green and copper tones, speckled solid surface

Sculptural faceted pale grey bar counter in front of a lit back bar with bottles and green velvet stools

Applications

Where Corian is used.

The seamless quality makes Corian the natural choice wherever a continuous, hygienic surface is wanted, from integrated bathroom basins to long reception desks. Thermoforming opens up applications that stone cannot reach: curved counters, coved wall returns and sculpted furniture. Its even colour and the option of light transmission make it equally suited to refined residential interiors and to hospitality, healthcare and retail settings.

Worktops with no visible joints across long runs
Vanity tops with seamlessly integrated basins
Curved and thermoformed surfaces and furniture
Reception, bar and lobby desk fronts
Backlit translucent panels and feature walls
Healthcare and laboratory surfaces requiring hygiene
Joinery and cladding with continuous surface runs

Detail

Hygienic, and repairable.

Because Corian is non-porous, it does not absorb liquids and offers no foothold for bacteria or mould, which is why it is widely used in clinical and food-preparation settings. Most marks wipe away with soap and water. The more useful property over a long life is repairability: scratches, scorch marks and dulling can be sanded out by hand, returning the surface to its original finish without replacing any material. A worktop that has served for years can be brought back to look new.

Non-porous and resistant to staining and moisture
Seams bonded and sanded to read as continuous
Renewable in place: scratches and burns sand out
Warmer and quieter to the touch than stone
Best protected from direct heat with a trivet
Lighter than equivalent stone, easing fixing

Drawn, formed and joined to your scheme.

We work with Corian where a design depends on continuity. Our workshop network develops each piece from the drawing, planning where any joins fall, how edges are built up, and how curves are moulded so the finished surface behaves as one element. Basins, drainer grooves, upstands and splashbacks can be integrated into a single fabrication rather than added as separate parts.

For translucent applications, our makers select the lighter colours that carry light and detail the panel and its lighting together, so the glow is even and the fixings stay hidden. Colour and finish are agreed against samples early, since the matte-to-sheen level and the depth of any veining read differently in situ than on a chart. We can also pair Corian with timber, metal or stone where a scheme asks for it, using the solid surface for the elements that need to be seamless and hygienic.

Good to know

Can the joins really be made invisible?

In most colours, yes. Sheets are bonded with a matched adhesive and sanded flush, so a long run reads as a single surface. The effect is most complete in plainer colours; heavily veined patterns can show a faint line where the pattern meets, which we plan around when setting out the work.

Good to know

How does it compare with stone or quartz?

Corian is softer, so it scratches more easily than quartz, but unlike quartz those marks can be sanded out in place. It is warmer to the touch, lighter, can be thermoformed into curves, and accepts seamless integrated basins. Stone offers greater scratch and heat resistance and a natural depth of figure. The choice depends on whether seamlessness and repairability or hardness and natural character matter more to the scheme.

Good to know

Is it suitable for kitchen worktops?

Yes. It is a long-standing choice for kitchens, valued for the seamless integration of sinks and drainers and for being renewable over time. The one care point is heat: hot pans should sit on a trivet rather than directly on the surface.

Applications