Corian or Granite?
Which is the best product Corian or Granite? Customers who visit our Newport salesroom regularly ask us this question, we hope the below helps!
| Marble/Granite | Corian | Winner | |
| Which is easier to clean? | Certain household cleaning products can damage granite | Extremely easy to clean using soapy water. | Corian |
| Which is the most hygienic? | Mould, mildew and germs can live on Granite | Mould, mildew and germs cannot live on Corian | Corian |
| Which product has the best joints? | Seams can be obvious on light-coloured granite. In addition, seams in a granite surface can become stained and dirty with time. | Smooth, seamless joins that eliminate dirt-trapping grout lines. | Corian |
| Which is the most Durable? | Weak spots may exist due to internal fissures, natural cracks and impurities. This can sometimes lead to cracking in granite worktops | Extremely difficult to permanently damage. | Corian |
| Which product offers the most choice of colour? | 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. | Available in a broad range of colours and textures. Its colour, pattern and tone are uniform. | Corian |
| Which is the most resistant to heat | Can put hot pans straight onto surface. | Recommended to use worktop protectors when putting hot pans onto surface | Granite / Marble |
| Cuts and scratches can they be repaired? | Usually require the attention of a professional. In many cases, more serious damage requires replacement | Easily removed with ordinary abrasive cleansers, a cleaning pad or fine sandpaper. More serious damage can usually be repaired by a specialist. | Corian |
| Which product offers the best sink options? | 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. | Corian |
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