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by joan238
4 months ago in Design Dilemma
Corian vs. stone, such as granite, marble
I would like to use Corian in a master bath because my experience is it is more forgiving of things left on it (specifically, won't show marks from water, soap, etc.) But, would like to use a material that will add value to house as well. Would welcome any insight on this.
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Boyles Home Improvement Inc Quartz, Silestone, Cambria and other quartz. This is an idea counter top surface for a bathroom. Cost prohibitive though. Usually about $65 a sf. But most bathrooms don't have many sf.
4 months ago ·
AMN Quartz is very stain and spot resistant, and I think it might go further in terms of desirability to future buyers than many Corian choices will/do.
4 months ago ·
onthefence We put corian in the master bath and have been VERY pleased with it. I do like the forgiveness as you mentioned. We also opted for integrated sinks which has been great. I like the ease of cleaning and like that I can scour with barkeepers friend when needed - for the water and soap marks as you mentioned.

It's also very forgiving if you happen to drop something on it - things don't break as easily which is a bonus for me.

I'd do corian in a bathroom again in a heartbeat.
4 months ago · ·
Judy M I had Corian on a bathroom vanity for almost 20 years. Just took it out to remodel the bathroom and the top was still in excellent condition. I was actually able to sell the vanity and had several interested parties.

I think choosing a neutral quality countertop is important for resale value, as no matter how expensive the material might be, it should be one that appeals to many people.

If you choose a high quality granite that was a very unusual color, that could affect the value of the investment you made.
4 months ago · ·
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