
Which is the best product Corian or Granite? The table below answers many questions.
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Marble / Granite
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Corian
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Winner
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Which is easier to clean?
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Certain household cleaning products can damage granite.
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Extremely easy to clean using soapy water.
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Corian
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Which is the most hygienic?
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Mold, mildew and germs can live on Granite
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Mold, mildew and germs cannot live on Corian
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Corian
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Which product has the best joints?
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Seams can be obvious on light-colored granite. In addition, seams in a granite surface can become stained and dirty with time.
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Smooth, seamless joins that eliminate dirt-trapping grout lines.
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Corian
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Which is the most Durable?
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Weak spots may exist due to internal fissures, natural cracks and impurities. This can sometimes lead to cracking in granite worktops
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Extremely difficult to permanently damage.
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Corian
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Which product offers the most choice of colour?
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Mainly dark colours, no solids and a limited selection of whites. In addition, it varies in texture consistency and may or may not match the colour chosen from the sample.
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Available in a broad range of colours and textures. Its colour, pattern and tone are uniform.
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Corian
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Which is the most resistant to heat
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Can put hot pans straight onto surface.
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Recommended to use worktop protectors when putting hot pans onto surface
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Granite / Marble
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Cuts and scratches can they be repaired?
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Usually require the attention of a professional. In many cases, more serious damage requires replacement
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Easily removed with ordinary abrasive cleansers, a cleaning pad or fine sandpaper. More serious damage can usually be repaired by a specialist.
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Corian
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Which product offers the best sink options?
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Can be installed with undermount sinks but matching sinks are
Not available. The worktop typically overhangs the sink, creating a gap that can trap moisture and dirt. |
Can be insert or under mounted.with matching colours, these are seamless therefore simple to clean.
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Corian
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