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Contents Page 

Specifications 2-3 

Color Groups 4 

Library and Custom Colors 5 

Adhesive Color Recommendation 6-10 

Vance Sink Undermount Info 12 

Commercial Care and Maintenance 12-13 

Fabrication of Metallic Colors 14-21 

DuPont Corian® Residential Warranty 22-23 

Warranty Registration Template 24 

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10-0182v2

Corian® solid surface is: 

Corian Specifications 

• The surface with extraordinary possibilities 

• Available in over 100 colors and unlimited custom 

• Stain resistant 

• NSF/ANSI Standard 51 Certified for food contact and Class I(A) fire rated 

• Durable: Tough and long-lasting 

• Can be renewed: Color runs all the way through, making restoration easy if necessary 

• An excellent choice for exterior applications 

• Heat-resistant 

• Easy-to-clean and maintain: Smooth seamless appearance. 

• No grout lines to catch dirt and bacteria 

• Non-porous surface does not promote the growth of mold and mildew when properly cleaned 

• GREENGUARD Certified® as a low-emitting material 

MATERIAL 

A. Solid Polymer Components 

1. Cast, nonporous, filled polymer, not coated, laminated or of composite construction with 

through body colors meeting ANSI Z124.3 or ANSI Z124.6, having minimum physical and 

performance properties specified. 

2. Superficial damage to a depth of 0.010 inch (.25 mm) shall be repairable by sanding and/ 

or polishing. 

1/2-INCH PRODUCT IS THE INDUSTRY STANDARD. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, 3/4-INCH PRODUCT IS NOT 

AVAILABLE IN THE INDUSTRY. 1/4-INCH IS FOR VERTICAL ONLY. SEE MANUFACTURER’S PRODUCT DATA OF 

PANEL SIZE LIMITATIONS. 

B. Thickness, Sizes and Colors 

1. 1/4 inch x 30” x 98” (Bisque, GW, CW, and Vanilla, Aurora, Linen, Sandstone, Venaro White, 

and Illumination colors) 

1/4 inch x 30” x 72” (GW and Linen) 

1/4 inch x 30” x 120 (GW and Linen) 

2. 1/2 inch x 30” x 144” (All colors) 

1/2 inch x 30” x 36.6 x 144” (CW, GW and Aurora) 

3. 3/4 inch x 30” x 144” (CW, GW and Sandstone) 

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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 

Property Typical Result Test 

Tensile Strength 6,000 psi ASTM D 638 

Tensile Modulus 1.5 x 10-6 psi ASTM D 638 

Tensile Elongation 0.4% min. ASTM D 638 

Flexural Strength 10,000 psi ASTM D 790 

Flexural Modulus 1.2 x 10-6 psi ASTM D 790 

Hardness >85 Rockwell “M” Scale 

ASTM D 785 

56 Barcol Impressor 

ASTM D 2583 

Thermal Expansion 3.02 x 10-5 in./in./°C 

(1.80 x 10-5 in./in./°F) 

ASTM D 696 

Gloss (60° Gardner) 5–75 (matte—highly polished) ANSI Z124 

Light Resistance (Xenon Arc) No effect NEMA LD 3-2000 

Method 3.3 

Wear and Cleanability Passes ANSI Z124.3 & Z124.6 

Stain Resistance: Sheets Passes ANSI Z124.3 & Z124.6 

Fungus and Bacteria Resistance Does not support microbial growth ASTM G21&G22 

Boiling Water Resistance No visible change NEMA LD 3-2000 

Method 3.5 

High Temperature Resistance No change NEMA LD 3-2000 

Method 3.6 

Izod Impact 0.28 ft.-lbs./in. of notch ASTM D 256 

(Notched Specimen) (Method A) 

Ball Impact No fracture—1⁄2 lb. ball: NEMA LD 3-2000 

Resistance: Sheets 1/4” slab—36” drop 

1/2” slab—144” drop 

Method 3.8 

Weatherability ΔE*94

SHEETS 

1 /2” Thick Sheets ( 1 /2” x 30” x 144”) Colors 

Half length sheets (1/2” x 30” x 72”) are available. Non-matching half length sheets (1/2” x 30” x 72”) are 50% off full sheet price plus 

$50 service charge. Sequential matching $100 service charge. 

Group A Group B Group C Group D Group E 

Glacier White Abalone 

Aurora 

Bisque 

Cameo White 

Canyon 

Cobalt 

Flint 

Linen 

Maui 

Mojave 

Moss 

Platinum 

Sahara 

Sand 

Sandstone 

Savannah 

Silt 

Tarragon 

Vanilla 


= Corian® Terra 

Collection 

24 Corian® colors 

made with 

preconsumer 

recycled content 

certified by SCS. 

Acorn 

Adobe 

Antarctica 

Bethany 

Blue Pebble 

Cocoa Brown 

Cottage Lane 

Doeskin 

Fossil 

Granola 

Gray Fieldstone 

Mardi Gras 

Matterhorn 

Medea 

Night Sky 

Oat 

Pine 

Riviera 

Shale 

Silver Birch 

Suede 

Willow 

Anthracite 

Azurite 

Blue Spice † 

Bronzite 

Canvas 

Cilantro † 

Concrete 

Copperite 

Designer White 

Dove 

Fawn 

Graphic Blue 

Green Tea 

Hot 

Mandarin 

Nocturne 

Olivite 

Pompeii Red 

Raffia 

Rice Paper 

Serene Sage 

Silverite 

Sun 

Venaro White 

Whisper 

White Jasmine 

New for 2011 † 

Allspice † 

Aqualite 

Arctic Blueberry 

Arctic Ice 

Arctic Lime 

Arctic Mint 

Arctic Strawberry 

Arrowroot † 

Aztec Gold 

Basil † 

Blueberry Ice 

Burled Beach 

Cinnabar 

Clam Shell 

Clove † 

Earth 

Ecru 

Elderberry 

Glacier Ice 

Graylite 

Hazelnut † 

Hickory Smoke † 

Jasmine 

Juniper 

Lava Rock 

Lime Ice 

Mint Ice 

Natural Gray 

Rain Cloud 

Rosemary 

Saffron 

Sagebrush 

Sandalwood 

Sonora 

Sorrel 

Strawberry Ice 

Thyme 

Tumbleweed 

Verde 

Witch Hazel 

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LIBRARY COLORS 

The library is a group of DuPont Corian® colors that were once a part of our standard palette. DuPont will maintain a minimum 

inventory of these products to meet forecasted needs or advance firm orders. For un-forecasted orders allow 6-8 weeks lead time. 

Please call for lead times and pricing. 

Atlantis (C) 

Beige Fieldstone (C) 

Black Quartz (B) 

Bone (B) 

Bone 1 /4” (B) 

Caribbean (C) 

Delta Sand (D) 

Dusk (B) 

Eclipse (B) 

Everest (C) 

Festival (D) 

Gravel (D) 

CUSTOM COLORS 

Macadam (C) 

Mediterranean (D) 

Midnight (C) 

Mont Blanc (C) 

Tumbled Glass (D) 

Whitecap (D) 

These colors are no longer available in the standard palette, therefore they have extended lead times. Please call for lead times and 

pricing. 

Aloe Vera 

Aqua 

Aruba 

Azure 

Beach 

Beach Glass 

Blackberry Ice 

Blue Crush (THD) 

Blue Ridge 

Bronze Patina 

Burnt Amber 

Camel 

Canyon Trail (THD) 

Cargo 

Chamois 

Cirrus White 

Desert Springs 

Dusk 3 /4” 

Egyptian Copper 

Evergreen 

Gobi 

Gray Pebble (Lowe’s) 

Kilimanjaro 

Lilac 

Malachite 

Mosaic (Lowe’s) 

Natural Pearl 

Oceanic 

Oyster 

Pearl Gray 

Pepper Ivory 

Pewter 

Prairie 

Primrose 

Pyrenees 

Rain Forest 

Raw Silk 

Rosetta 

Ruby 

Rye 

Sage Graystone (Lowe’s) 

Seagrass 

Seashell 

Sequoia 

Slate 

Spruce 

Storm Blue 

Stone Harbor 

Stone Washed 

Terra 

Tranquil 

Winter Wheat 

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ADHESIVE COLOR SUGGESTIONS 

These Joint Adhesive suggestions assume quality preparations and assembly of all edge and deck seams. Poorly fitted seams which 

allow adhesive to show will not be inconspicuous and may be unacceptable to customers. Silicone choice is influenced by personal 

preferences. The list below contains generally accepted color choices. 

Available in 50ML only � 

Abalone ABA Bone Bone 

Acorn ACO Acorn Clear 

Adobe ADO Adobe � , Translucent White Clear 

Allspice ALL Dark Brown, Silt Clear 

Aloe Vera ALV Green Tea Clear 

Antarctica ANT Bisque, Dawn Beige Translucent White 

Anthracite ANC Anthracite � , Translucent White Clear 

Aqua AQU Pearl Gray , Dawn Beige Clear 

Aqualite AQI Light Green , Dawn Beige Clear 

Arctic Blueberry ARB Translucent White Clear 

Arctic Ice ARI Translucent White Clear 

Arctic Lime ARL Translucent White Clear 

Arctic Mint ARM Translucent White Clear 

Arctic Strawberry ARS Translucent White Clear 

Arrowroot ARR Cameo White Clear 

Aruba ARU Shadow � , Translucent White Clear 

Atlantis ATL Atlantis � , Translucent White Clear 

Aurora AUR Bisque, Translucent White Clear 

Aztec Gold AZG Aztec Gold � Translucent White 

Azure AZU Jewel, Dark Blue Clear 

Azurite AZI Dawn Beige Clear 

Basil BAS Suede, Dawn Beige Clear 

Beach BEA Bone, Dawn Beige Bone, Translucent White 

Beach Glass BEG Beach Glass � Translucent White 

Beige Fieldstone BEF Dune � , Translucent White Dune 

Bethany BET Translucent White, Dune � Clear, Dune 

Bisque BIS Bisque, Bone Bone 

Black Quartz BLQ Gravel � , Jewel Clear, Midnight 

Blackberry Ice BBI Gravel � Clear 

Blueberry Ice BUI Translucent White Clear 

Blue Crush BLC Tranquil, Cameo White Translucent White 

Blue Pebble BLP Blue Pebble, Dove Clear 


Sheet Color Color Code Joint Adhesive Silicone 

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Blue Ridge BLR Pearl Gray, Translucent White Clear 

Blue Spice BLE Translucent White, Dune � Clear 

Bone BON Bone, Bisque Bone 

Bronze Patina BRP Bronze Patina � Clear 

Bronzite BRI Bronze Patina � Clear 

Burled Beach BUB Neutral Ecru 

Burnt Amber BUA Translucent White, Dark Brown Clear 

Camel CAM Camel Translucent White 

Cameo White CAW Cameo White Cameo White 

Canvas CAV Canvas Translucent White 

Canyon CAN Silt, Dark Brown Canyon 

Canyon Trail CAT Natural Gray, Green Tea Clear 

Cargo CAG Cargo, Sage � Prairie 

Caribbean CAR Light Green, Translucent White Caribbean 

Chamois CHA Chamois Translucent White 

Cilantro CIL Light Green Translucent White 

Cinnabar CIN Cinnabar � , Dark Brown Clear 

Cirrus White CIW Cirrus White Glacier White, Translucent White 

Clam Shell CLS Tumbled Glass Clear 

Clove CLO Cinnabar � , Dark Brown Clear 

Cobalt COB Dark Blue, Translucent White Clear 

Cocoa Brown CCB Jewel, Translucent White Canyon 

Concrete CON Concrete Pearl Gray, Shadow 

Copperite COI Copperite Clear 

Cottage Lane CTL Neutral, Bone Ecru 

Delta Sand DED Neutral Clear 

Desert Springs DES Bisque, Translucent White Translucent White 

Designer White DEW Glacier White Glacier White 

Doeskin DOE Doeskin Clear 

Dove DOV Dove Translucent White, Shadow 

Dusk DUS Pearl Gray Clear, Pearl Gray 

Earth EAR Flint Canyon, Clear 

Eclipse ECL Dawn Beige, Translucent White Clear, Pearl Gray 

Ecru ECR Ecru Ecru 

Egyptian Copper EGC Egyptian Copper Clear 

Elderberry ELD Marine Blue Clear 

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Everest EVE Bisque, Cameo White Clear, Translucent White 

Evergreen EVG Translucent White, Dark Green Clear 

Fawn FAW Fawn Silt, Clear 

Festival FES Tumbled Glass, Bone Bone 

Flint FLI Flint Flint 

Fossil FOS Neutral, Translucent White Ecru 

Glacier Ice GLI Translucent White Clear 

Glacier White GLW Glacier White Glacier White 

Gobi GOB Gobi � Clear 

Granola GRN Sand, Translucent White Translucent White 

Graphic Blue GRB Graphic Blue � Clear 

Gravel GRA Gravel � , Translucent White Gravel 

Gray Fieldstone GRF Gray Fieldstone Clear 

Gray Pebble GRP Pearl Gray Translucent White 

Graylite GRI Medea � , Gray Fieldstone Clear 

Green Tea GRT Green Tea Translucent White 

Hazelnut HAZ Translucent White Clear 

Hickory Smoke HIS Raw Silk � Clear 

Hot HOT Red Clear 

Jasmine JAS Light Green Clear 

Juniper JUN Translucent White Clear 

Kilimanjaro KIL Dawn Beige, Translucent White Clear 

Lava Rock LAR Medea � , Translucent White Canyon 

Lilac LIL Purple � Clear 

Lime Ice LII Translucent White Clear 

Linen LIN Bisque, Translucent White Translucent White 

Macadam MAC Gray Fieldstone, Translucent White Clear, Shadow 

Malachite MAL Dark Green, Translucent White Clear 

Mandarin MAN Orange � Clear 

Mardi Gras MAG Gravel � Clear 

Matterhorn MAT Translucent White, Dawn Beige Clear 

Maui MAU Silt, Translucent White Clear 

Medea MEA Medea � Clear 

Mediterranean MED Translucent White, Pearl Gray Clear 

Midnight MID Translucent White, Jewel Clear, Midnight 

Mint Ice MII Translucent White Clear 



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Mojave MOJ Dune, Taupe Translucent White, Bone 

Mont Blanc MOB Shadow � , Translucent White Clear 

Mosaic MSC Tumbled Glass, Rice Paper Bone 

Moss MOS Moss, Translucent White Moss 

Natural Gray NAG Natural Gray Shadow 

Night Sky NIS Black Clear 

Nocturne NOC Black Clear 

Oat OAT Fawn Clear 

Oceanic OCE Translucent White, Jewel Clear 

Olivite OLT Olivite Clear 

Oyster OYS Neutral Clear 

Pearl Gray PEG Pearl Gray Pearl Gray 

Pepper Ivory PEI Taupe, Translucent White Clear 

Pewter PEW Pewter Shadow 

Pine PIN Slate, Translucent White Silt 

Platinum PLA Shadow � , Translucent White Clear, Shadow 

Pompeii Red POR Pompeii Red � Clear 

Prairie PRA Translucent White, Dawn Beige Prairie 

Primrose PRI Dusty Rose Dusty Rose, Clear 

Pyrenees PYR Pearl Gray Clear 

Raffia RAA Raffia Translucent White 

Rain Cloud RAC Tumbled Glass Translucent White 

Rain Forest RAF Translucent White, Jewel Clear 

Raw Silk RAS Raw Silk � Translucent White 

Rice Paper RIP Rice Paper Cameo White 

Riviera RIV Peach, Translucent White Clear 

Rosemary ROM Cargo Clear 

Rosetta ROS Dawn Beige, Dusty Rose Clear 

Ruby RUB Jewel, Translucent White Clear 

Rye RYE Concrete Clear 

Saffron SAF Buttercream Clear 

Sage Graystone SGS Pewter Prairie 

Sagebrush SGB Willow Prairie, Clear 

Sahara SAH Bisque, Translucent White Bone, Clear 

Sand SAD Sand Dune 

Sandalwood SAW Taupe Clear 

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Sandstone SAN Bone, Translucent White Clear, Bone 

Savannah SAV Dawn Beige Savannah 

Seagrass SEG Light Green Light Green 

Seashell SES Dune, Translucent White Translucent White 

Sequoia SEQ Translucent White, Dawn Beige Clear 

Serene Sage SEE Serene Sage Prairie, Moss 

Shale SHL Translucent White, Jewel Clear 

Silt SIL Translucent White, Silt Silt 

Silver Birch SIB Bisque, Glacier White Clear, Translucent White 

Silverite SII Natural Gray Clear 

Slate SLA Translucent White, Slate Clear, Silt 

Sonora SON Serene Sage Clear 

Sorrel SOR Translucent White, Dark Brown Clear 

Spruce SPR Translucent White, Pearl Gray Clear 

Stone Harbor STH Stone Harbor � Flint 

Stone Washed STW Stone Washed Clear 

Storm Blue STB Storm Blue, Translucent White Clear 

Strawberry Ice STI Translucent White Clear 

Suede SUE Suede Canyon, Flint 

Sun SUN Dawn Beige Clear 

Tarragon TAR Light Green Light Green 

Terra TER Dark Brown, Dusty Rose Dusty Rose 

Thyme THY Dark Brown Clear 

Tranquil TRA Tranquil Translucent White, Light Green 

Tumbled Glass TUG Tumbled Glass Tumbled Glass 

Tumbleweed TUM Acorn Dune, Clear 

Vanilla VAN Bisque Cameo White 

Venaro White VEW Dawn Beige, Cameo White Cameo White, Translucent White 

Verde VER Verde, Translucent White Clear 

Whisper WHI Whisper Bone, Ecru 

Whitecap WHC Whitecap Glacier White 

White Jasmine WHJ Glacier White Glacier White 

Willow WIL Willow Clear 

Winter Wheat WIW Neutral Ecru 

Witch Hazel WIH Taupe Translucent White 



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VANCE SINK UNDERMOUNTER 


VANCE SINK UNDERMOUNTERS & ACCESSORIES 

Picture SKU Description Price per Set 

QN25UM 

QN36UM 

QN50UM 

QNOF 

QNCSK 

VANCE UNDERMOUNT SINK STUD KIT 

Vance Sink Undermounter Kit 25” 

Includes: 2 rails, 8 leveling bolts, 4 hangers with screws and 2 joiner clips 

Vance Sink Undermounter 36” 


Vance Sink Undermounter 50” 


Undermounter Accessory Kit - The offset adapters reach up to 1.5" into the 

sink flange. Works great for oval & round sinks and sinks with overflows by 

providing additional contact points. Includes: 2 overflow offset adapters & 

2 leveling bolts 

Undermounter Corner Sink Kit - Mount your sink in a corner cabinet with 

the Vance Undermounter Corner Sink Kit. Brackets securely hold your 

undermounter rail in place. Includes: 2 left and 2 right 45 o rail capture 

brackets with screws 

$25.00 

$30.00 

$45.00 

Picture SKU Description Price per Set 

QNUMS 

Vance Sink Undermounter Kit 

QNCSK 

• Fully adjustable and removable 

• 25", 36" and 50" lengths easily trim to fit any cabinet size 

• Use side to side, front to back or both 

• Strong enough to support heavy sinks such as cast iron 

and silgranit 

• Hardware supplied for all installations 

(two undermounter packages are needed for ovals and rounds) 

Undermount Stud Kit - Undermount sinks without drilling, dust or extra work. 

Rectangle clips fit closer to the bowl. Includes: 8 rectangular studs, 8 clips, 8 

wing nuts and 8 lock washers 

$5.00 

$5.00 

$10.00 

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DuPont Corian ® solid surfaces meet the demanding needs of today’s commercial surfacing applications. As a solid, 

non-porous surface, Corian ® can be maintained with minimum care to retain the original appearance. Because it can 

be repaired, Corian ® will still look and perform like a new installation, while other surfacing materials will often need 

to be replaced. With proper care the Corian ® surfaces in your commercial application will stay looking like new. 

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For more information, call 1-800-4Corian (1-800-430-6072). 

There are three types of Corian ® Solid Surface finishes: matte/satin, semigloss and high-gloss. Contact your Corian ® sales 

expert if you are unsure of your finish. Most countertops and all sinks and lavatories are finished with a matte/satin finish. 

Soapy water, ammonia-based cleaners or commercially available solid surface cleaners will remove most dirt and residue from 

all types of finishes. Stubborn residue will require a little stronger cleaner. Follow the recommendations below to properly clean 

your Corian ® Solid Surface application. 

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Washing with soap and water is usually sufficient to remove surface dirt or stains. Be sure to wipe surface 

completely dry. 

Ammonia based liquid cleaner (not window cleaner) may also be used. Always rinse surface thoroughly and 

wipe dry. 

Drying is an important step, preventing a build-up of soap film or cleaning residue, which can create the appearance 

of light scratches over time. In the event this occurs, apply a mild abrasive cleaner to a damp sponge or white Scotch 

Brite ® pad and rub into the surface in a circular motion. When finished, rinse thoroughly to remove all cleaner, then 

wipe completely dry. 

Stubborn soap film or cleaning residue build-up in Corian ® is easily removed with abrasive cleanser and a white 

Scotch-Brite ® pad or a sponge. 

For darker colors, a polish may be used to enhance the shine. For areas where there may be food contact, always 

use a polish formulated for food contact areas, such as Countertop Magic ® . Where food contact is not a possibility, a 

simple furniture polish may be used. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for using the polish and for safety 

concerns. 

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Corian ® is unaffected by common household and commercial cleaners such as 

Powdered abrasive cleansers (like Comet ® ) 

Ammonia 

Strong detergents 

Oxalic acid solutions 

Dilute hydrochloric acid solutions 

Dilute trisodium phosphate solutions 

Acid drain cleaners may cause surface damage and should not be used on Corian ® • 

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Unlike other surface materials stains or marks caused by cigarettes, alcohol, food, lipstick, hair dye, shoe polish, iodine, 

marking pens, etc. can be removed by using an abrasive cleanser and a Scotch-Brite ® pad. 

If the surface has a matte finish, use a green Scotch-Brite ® pad 

If the surface has a gloss finish, use a white Scotch-Brite ® pad 

This type of maintenance will not harm the Corian ® • 

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surface, and will restore it to “like new” condition. 

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Surfaces of Corian ® can be repaired with no permanent damage. Tough to remove stains, fine scratches, and small cuts 

can be removed using standard repair techniques. 

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Contact DuPont (800.426.7426), or your supplier, for information on how to have your Corian ® surfaces professionally 

restored to their original finish 

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To restore a matte finish - use 220 grit sandpaper followed by hard buffing with a green Scotch-Brite ® pad in a 

circular motion. 

To restore a semi-gloss - use the 220 grit sandpaper, followed by 320 grit, followed by 400 grit. Then blend the finish 

in by using abrasive cleanser and a sponge or rag. 

A high gloss finish is best restored by a professional. Contact your supplier or DuPont. 

If the damage is particularly deep, use a random orbital sander equipped with vacuum dust collection. Start with 

120 grit sandpaper first, followed by 180-220 grit. After sanding, a uniform matte finish can be obtained by buffing with a 

green Scotch-Brite ® buffing pad. For a semi-gloss, continue sanding with 320 followed by 400 grit. Then buff with a gray 

Scotch-Brite ® pad. 

The impact resistance of Corian ® • 

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allows it to withstand harsh use without chipping, breaking, or cracking. However, if 

damaged due to extreme abuse, satisfactory repairs can often be made. Contact DuPont for guidance. 

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Some chemicals are not compatible with Corian ® . Avoid surface contact with: 

• Strong chlorinated solvents 

• Chloroform 

• Ketones 

• Methylene chloride (paint removers) 

• Very strong acids such as concentrated sulfuric and hydrochloric acids 

• Acid drain cleaners should not be used. 

Surfaces exposed to these agents should be promptly flushed with water. Contact for even a short period of time can cause 

surface damage, spots, or staining. Follow the recommended repair procedures described above as needed to repair 

and/or restore the surface to its original condition. Severe damage caused by incompatible chemical contact will require 

professional repair. Again, contact DuPont, or your supplier for assistance. 

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While Corian ® withstands heat better than most surface materials, do not place hot cookware directly on a Corian ® surface. 

To avoid damage caused by excessive heat: 

• Always use a trivet or hot pad under hot cookware 

• Always use a trivet with minimum ¼” legs under small electrical appliances such as fryers and cookers 

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A Corian ® surface can be scratched or gouged if used as a cutting or chopping surface for food preparation. Scratches can 

be repaired, but to avoid the problem, use of a cutting board is highly recommended. 

The information contained in this Technical Bulletin is given by E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company free of charge. It is based upon technical data which DuPont believes 

to be reliable and is intended for use by persons having knowledge of this technical area at their own discretion and risk. Seller assumes no responsibility for results obtained 

or damage incurred from the use of this Technical Bulletin either in whole or in part by a buyer of Corian®. 

Scotch-Brite® is a registered trademark of the 3M Company. Countertop Magic® is a registered 

trademark of Magic America Corp. Comet® is a registered trademark of Proctor & Gamble. 

Copyright © 2006 DuPont. All rights reserved. The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont, 

The miracles of science and Corian® are registered trademarks or trademarks 

of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates. 

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METALLIC COLORS 

DuPont Surfaces 

FABRICATION OF DUPONT TM 

CORIAN ® 

TECHNICAL BULLETIN 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PAGE SECTION 

1 INTRODUCTION 

INTRODUCTION 

1 OVERVIEW 

2 KEY DESIGN POINTS 

This bulletin summarizes the procedures for fabricating DuPont Corian ® solid surface metallic colors, including 

techniques to create unique aesthetics utilizing the directional nature of the product. All typical fabrication and 

installation requirements, seam reinforcement, for example, must be followed. 

3 DEFINITIONS 

3 VISUALIZING DESIGN 

3 DESIGNING FOR 

DIRECTIONAL EFFECTS 

5 DESIGNING TO MINIMIZE 

DIRECTIONAL EFFECTS 

OVERVIEW 

5 SEAMS 

6 EDGE OR CORNER DETAILS 

The Corian ® metallic colors offer three types of aesthetics with metallic reflectivity. There are five solid colors: Azurite, 

Bronzite, Copperite, Olivite, and Silverite. Two additional colors, Aqualite and Graylite, have particulates. The last color, 

Sorrel, is also a Private Collection color that should be fabricated in the same manner as other large scale pattern 

products. 

7 COVES 

7 THERMOFORMING 

7 FINISHING 

8 SUMMARY 

The metallic pigments in the solid colors reflect light in a directional manner. Depending on the design goals, the 

objective may be to either maximize or minimize the directional effect relative to a reference point. For best visual 

results, you will need to consider directionality of the sheet, lighting type and locations from where observers will 

view the sheet, the impact on layout, and assembly techniques. This bulletin contains several design ideas to get you 

started. With experience, you will likely find additional techniques to maximize the beauty and visual activity of your 

installations. Be sure to show samples to your customer to ensure that the design will meet their expectations. 

This bulletin focuses on the unique characteristics of these colors, especially the solid colors, as they have the 

strongest directional behavior. The particulate containing samples have similar behavior, but the particulates disrupt the 

pattern and it is not as distinctive. There are some differences which are discussed in the relevant sections. The focus 

is on fabrication techniques that are unique to these colors and assume an understanding of Corian ® fabrication. For 

complete details of assembly procedures, refer to the Corian ® Fabrication Manual. 

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CORIAN ® 


Figure 1 – Defining a Reference Orientation 

KEY DESIGN POINTS: 

This product is directional, both on the top surface and on the edges. It is best used 

when the directionality is highlighted. Creating uniform appearances is possible, 

but requires special attention to sheet orientation and not all standard fabrication 

techniques are applicable. 

The reflectivity of sheet edges is not completely uniform. If a uniform edge profile is 

required, a v-grooved edge is recommended. 

The directional nature of the sheet must be accounted for during design and 

fabrication. This directionality persists through the thickness and is most apparent 

along the length of the sheet. If two sections are joined with different orientations so 

that they look different on the top surface, the edge profiles may also look different. 

It is important to remember that the visual effects are with respect to the original 

sheet orientation, not to the seams where sheets are brought together. The 

difference will be delineated at the seams, but the angles where the effects are most 

visible are dependent on the original sheet orientations, lighting, and the position of 

the observer. 

IMPORTANT: Using the orientation of the product back side labeling as a reference 

direction and marking all cut pieces with a directional arrow will help later with 

properly orienting the pieces during assembly. Otherwise, it may be difficult to 

visually determine orientation of the cut pieces until they are seamed together and 

the sample is finished. 

Lighting plays a strong part in the visibility of patterns. Directional lighting can 

maximize visual effects when oriented in a way that maximizes directional 

reflections. Uniform area lighting may decrease the impact of the patterns. 

The position of the observer is important. If the design will be primarily viewed from 

certain positions, it is important to design so that position will see the desired effect. 

All reference to orientation in this bulletin will be relative to the backside label on 

the sheet. There are directional arrows in the label that point towards the beginning 

of the text. When the sheet is oriented so the text is upright, 0° will be LEFT with 

the arrows pointing towards it, 90° will be UP, 180° will be RIGHT and 270° will be 

DOWN. This terminology will also be used to describe viewing angles. For an uncut 

sheet, to view the 0° appearance is to stand at the 180° position and look towards 0°. 

This is similar to how you would read a compass, looking across the compass to 

look North. 

Pick one piece, generally the largest one and use that as your reference orientation. 

All other pieces can be oriented relative to that piece. Picking 0° as the reference, the 

red arrow indicates the reference orientation. 

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DESIGNING FOR DIRECTIONAL EFFECTS 

DEFINITIONS 

The directional nature of the sheet lends itself to some unique design possibilities 

and is the best application for the solid metallic colors. 

Decorative patterns can be created by assembling a surface from pieces with varying 

orientations. The varying orientations of the metallic flakes interact differently with 

light. As the observer moves relative to the surface, different aspects of the design 

appear and disappear, creating a dynamic surface. 

Reference Orientation – A reference arrow or angle that is the basis for defining all 

other orientations. For the purposes of this document the sheet label arrows (0°) 

for the main segment will be used and is shown by a red arrow in the diagrams. For 

smaller designs where the design is an inlay in a main sheet the backside arrows are 

a good reference. For larger or more complex designs other reference systems may 

be appropriate. 

One source of inspiration for creating unique aesthetics is applications where wood 

grain is used as a design element. An example is a parquet appearance. This may be 

fabricated by assembling strips with alternating angles, then cutting that into squares 

that are assembled with alternating orientations. 

Sheet Orientation/Segment Orientation – The angle of sheets or segments of sheets 

relative to the Reference Orientation. This is shown by black arrows in the figures 

and defined in degrees, as in a compass. 

Sheet Reflectivity 

Visual Segment – A discrete section of the design that has a uniform orientation 

and is intended to appear uniform. It may consist of smaller segments with identical 

orientations that are seamed with an inconspicuous seam. 

The metal flakes in the sheet are at a slight angle to the surface. The reflectivity of 

the sheet varies with orientation. This varying appearance is what makes the creative 

designs possible. 

Observer Viewpoint – The position (depicted as an eyeball in diagrams) and the angle 

(arrow in diagrams) from which the design is viewed. Changing either the location of 

the observer or the angle may change the appearance. 

The sheet is most reflective looking towards 0° from the 180° position (the direction 

of the arrows on the backside label). The view of the 90° and 270° positions is 

slightly less reflective. The least reflective viewing angle is looking at 180° from the 

0° position. This is true for both the top and any edge profiles. These statements 

assume uniform lighting. Directional lighting may change the visible appearance. 

VISUALIZING DESIGN 

Using the arrows marking the sheet orientations is an important concept in being 

able to visualize how a design will look. A simple analogy is to imagine the arrows 

are cars, with white headlights and red taillights. To understand if two segment will 

be visually different draw the design with the segment orientation arrows. Using the 

car analogy, if the observer sees both arrows as white (headlights) or red (taillights), 

then the visual segments will have similar appearances. If one looks red and the 

other white they will look different. It is important to understand the position of the 

observer viewpoint is critical, two different observers most likely will see different 

visual appearances. 

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Figure 3 - Creating “Disappearing” Patterns 

Figure 2 - Effect of Orientation on Reflectivity 

Lighting 

Creating Aesthetics Visible from Many Angles 

Lighting plays a strong part in the visibility of patterns. Directional lighting can 

maximize visual effects when oriented in a way that maximizes directional 

reflections. Uniform area lighting may decrease the impact of the patterns. 

Directional lighting typically has a spot source, such as incandescent or halogen 

bulbs. An example of area lighting would be banks of fluorescent tubes. 

Patterns will be visible from more angles if sections are oriented 90˚ from each 

other. They will be most visible looking along one of the original axes of the sheet. 

The patterns will be least visible looking from a point half way between the original 

axes when the sheets are oriented so that the label arrows are both pointing away 

or towards the observer. When the sheets are oriented so that one label arrow is 

pointing towards the viewer and one away, the pattern will be moderately visible. 

This is shown in the figure below. This figure also illustrates the importance of the 

observer viewpoint. The same pattern may look very different from different 

observer viewpoints. 

Creating “Disappearing” Designs 

Creating patterns that are only visible from certain angles can be a creative design 

option. These designs “appear and disappear” as the observer viewpoint changes. 

Patterns are most likely to “disappear” (have a uniform appearance without pattern) 

if all components are oriented to either 0˚ or 180˚. These patterns will be most visible 

looking down the 0˚ or 180˚ axes that align with the sheet orientations. They will be 

least visible from the 90˚ and 270˚ axes. This is illustrated in the following figure. 

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Figure 5 - Designing to Minimize Directional Effects 

Figure 4 - Creating Patterns Visible at Many Angles 

SEAMS 

Light reflection varies as the metallic colors are viewed from different angles. This 

can appear as a color difference when sheets are joined. Common examples of 

where sheets may come together at 90° angles are “L” or “U” shaped tops. This is a 

natural feature of the aesthetic and will be more evident in some colors and finishes 

than others. It is best to have samples to show the customer so it is understood 

what the final piece will look like. 

DESIGNING TO MINIMIZE DIRECTIONAL EFFECTS 

Diagonally Seamed Corners 

When two sheets need to be joined at an angle a diagonal seam will provide the 

best appearance. A diagonal seam will provide a subtle, neatly tailored change in 

directionality. This seam will be least noticeable looking down the diagonal and 

directly above. The seam is most visible looking down the length of the sheets at 

low angles. 

Trying to present a “uniform” appearance is more difficult than designing to take 

advantage of directional effects. The best way to achieve a uniform appearance is 

to assemble all pieces with the same orientation. Where this is unpractical, then the 

transition should look as natural as possible, often achieved with a mitered seam. 

When designing to minimize directional effects, the arrows on the labels should be 

pointing so that they meet at some point. The directional effect will be least visible 

from a point midway between the two arrows, so the most likely position that people 

will view the design must be considered. This is shown in Figure 5. The arrows are 

representative of the sheet orientation as defined by the directional arrows in the 

backside product label. The eye and arrow represent a viewer position and angle 

of observation. 

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Figure 7 - Offset Corner Seams 

Important note: The sheet orientations should be as shown below on the left in 

Figure 6, with the arrows in the backside label both pointing either towards the 

corner as in the diagram or both arrows pointing away from the corner. They should 

not meet in a head-to-tail orientation as shown on the right in Figure 6. 

Figure 6 - Diagonal Corner Seams 

EDGE OR CORNER DETAILS 

This section addresses options for corners or edges. The metallic colors have 

reflective metal flakes that are generally oriented in the plane of the sheet. Thus 

the edge of the sheet shows the edges of the metallic flakes. As the edges reflect 

less light compared to the surface of the flake, the edges of the sheet will have a 

darker, less reflective appearance. The orientation of the flakes changes through the 

thickness so the edge appearance has some variation in reflectivity which is most 

noticeable for flat stacked profiles. Creating a curved edge profile masks much of the 

non-uniformity. The reflectivity also varies with orientation of the sheet in the same 

manner as the top surface. 

Offset-Seamed Corners 

If one side of an “L” is less than 60 inches (152.4 cm) then a typical offset seam can 

be used at the corner. Additional 30 inch sections could be added, maintaining the 

common orientation. 

If a drop edge is used, the surface reflectivity of the vertical edge contrasts with the 

edge view of the top sheet. Therefore a more suitable aesthetic is obtained using a 

v-groove edge. A v-groove edge will give the most uniform appearance when a tight 

radius is used. 

Important note: The sheet orientations should be as in Figure 7 on the left, with the 

arrows in the backside label both pointing in the same direction. 

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observation, the cove may match, but will tend to look darker than the horizontal 

or vertical surfaces surrounding it at other angles. This may be less visible for 

the particulate containing products, but is still there. Coves are therefore not 

recommended. If a cove is required, the v-groove technique provides the best cove, 

but it will be visible from some angles. Make sure the customer sees a sample and 

approves the appearance. Set-on or butt-seamed back splashes are recommended. 

Figure 8 - V-groove Edge 

Figure 9 - V-groove Cove 

The appearance of a stacked edge does differ from the top appearance and there will 

be varying reflectivity on the edge. This is most apparent for a flat edge. If profiles 

are used, the change in reflectivity from the curvature hides some of the variation 

and the surface will look more uniform. The stacked sheets should have the same 

orientation as the top sheet. Different profiles (bullnose, ogee, etc) will give different 

effects. A strip of a contrasting color will also hide the varying reflectivity. 

THERMOFORMING 

Drop edges or a butt seam on a vertical corner are not recommended unless the 

visual contrast is desired. In all cases, having samples to show customers so they 

understand the visual details will help avoid surprises when the job is installed. 

DuPont Corian ® solid surface with metallic flake can be thermoformed using typical 

settings. Thermoforming behavior will be comparable to products similar in coloration 

without metallic flake. It is important to account for directionality during the design 

of the part and during fabrication. To track orientation it is best to put arrows on each 

piece indicating the orientation relative to the backside label. 

Important note – particulate products: Particulates distort the metal flake 

orientation enough that the appearance of a stacked edge is more uniform. The 

behavior is the same as other non-metallic products with large grinds in that 

while the face is sanded to reveal the large particulates, the back is not and large 

particulates are not exposed. If the stack is assembled with two sheets “back to 

back” the seam area may have a scarcity of large particles and appear non-uniform. 

For best appearance all strips in the stack should be assembled “face up”. 

FINISHING 

All typical finishing methods are suitable to use on Corian ® Metallic colors. Darker 

colors may have a better appearance with a semi-gloss finish. As with other dark 

colors, the color will get darker and deeper with higher gloss finishes. The metallic 

flakes and directionality effects will also be more apparent at higher glosses. The 

COVES 

For metallic colors reflectivity varies with the orientation of the metallic flakes to 

the viewer. Creating the cove reveals the interior of the sheet, and the metal flakes 

will not be aligned with the surface cut of the cove. Depending on the angle of 

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consumer should be made aware of the proper care and maintenance instructions 

for the provided gloss level. The use of low angle lighting will help highlight scratches 

for removal. It also may be necessary to finish up with a finer than normal grit of 

abrasive. As always, cleaning the top between grit changes is needed. Buffing pads 

may turn dark from metal oxide removed during polishing. 

Important note: The entire surface should have a uniform finish, paying particular 

attention to finishing after field seaming. 

SUMMARY 

The directional nature of metallic flakes in these Corian ® colors allows for some 

creative designs that change with viewing angle. When directionality is not desired 

many typical fabrication techniques can be used, but an awareness of the impact 

of sheet orientation on fabrication methods is required to minimize the effect of 

directionality. In addition, all requirements as set forth in Tech Bulletin, CTDC – 117, 

“Required Fabrication and Installation Procedures for Corian ® Products” must 

be followed. 

DuPont is the manufacturer of sheets of material and is not in the business of designing, fabricating or performing 

installations; and nor do we employ architects skilled in the art of design. Accordingly, we do not claim to have any 

expertise in this area. As a result, we do not approve or disapprove any designs or drawing submittals or assume any 

liability for the design you have selected. Any and all liability for a design rests with the architect, or the designer, or the 

owner, or the user, based on whatever contractual arrangements have been made. 

Copyright © 2010 DuPont. The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont, The miracles of science, and Product Name® are 

trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates. All rights reserved. 

The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that DuPont believes 

to be reliable and falls within the normal range of properties. It is intended for use by persons having technical 

skill, at their own discretion and risk. This data should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone 

as the basis of design. Handling precaution information is given with the understanding that those using it will 

satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present no health or safety hazards. Since conditions 

of product use and disposal are outside our control, we make no warranties, express or implied, and assume no 

liability in connection with any use of this information. As with any product, evaluation under end-use conditions 

prior to specification is essential. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate or a recommendation to 

infringe on patents. 

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Your new Corian ® solid surface installation entitles you to certain quality assurance standards 

as provided in this Residential Limited Warranty. To obtain information and service under this 

warranty, contact the source from whom you purchased your DuPont Corian ® installation or 

DuPont at www.Corian.com or call 1-800-426-7426. 

General Residential Warranty Guidelines 

DuPont 

Corian ® 

10-Year Limited Residential Warranty* 

The following limited warranty applies to you, the owner of a permanent installation of Corian ® , when 

installed by a DuPont authorized fabricator/installer and purchased after November 1, 2004 in the United 

States and Canada. DuPont, at its option, will repair or replace, Corian ® product if it fails due to any 

manufacturing defect (as determined by an authorized warranty service agent) during the first 10 years 

after initial installation, except for damage caused by physical, chemical or other abuse, damage from 

excessive heat, use in certain applications, or acts of nature. 

“Physical, chemical or other abuse” includes any use of the installation that is unreasonable considering 

the normal and expected uses of such installations in a residence, and includes, but is not limited to, 

damage from vandalism, use of improper cleaning solutions, leaving substances, such as bleach or drain 

cleaner on the product without prompt cleaning, the dropping of heavy objects on the countertop or in the 

sink, or product which has not been maintained in accordance with the DuPont Care and Use Guide, 

which is available on this website. 

“Excessive heat” means exposure to heat of such a degree that white marks, white rings or cracks appear 

on the product. Cracking around a cooktop may appear by permitting cookware that is on or partially on a 

heating element to overhang the countertop causing excessive heat on the countertop or from using high 

temperatures for excessively lengthy periods of time. Common sense should be exercised by using a 

rubberfooted trivet when putting a hot object directly from a heat source onto the product or when 

exposing the product to heat. 

“Acts of nature” include, but are not limited to, exposure to the outdoors, weather effects and fire. 

This warranty does not cover products made by other suppliers or manufacturers, nor does it cover 

installations of Corian ® which are not performed by DuPont authorized fabricators/installers. The warranty 

covers seam performance but not appearance. Silicone seams do not constitute part of the Corian ® 

installation and accordingly are not covered by this warranty. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover 

any damage to Corian ® caused by or arising out of improperly installed, used or maintained appliances 

(including garbage disposals) which are either built into Corian ® or placed or stored on Corian ® . 

Subject to the conditions below, this warranty is transferable to the next purchaser of your home providing 

the new owner writes to DuPont to register the installation under the new owner’s name. If after, or during 

installation, you decide that you do not like the color you selected, replacement is not covered by this 

warranty. 

This warranty is for countertops, vertical applications, backsplashes, DuPont manufactured sinks and 

vanities, and does not include uses of Corian ® in applications such as, but not limited to, saunas, shower 

pans, steam rooms or outdoor uses in, including by way of example only, RVs, grill tops, outside counters 

and boats. In-carton products purchased in retail outlets are not covered by this installed warranty and 

should be returned to the retailer from whom you purchased such product. 

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Repair or Replace 

DuPont will repair any area of the installation that has a manufacturing defect. If a repair is not possible, 

DuPont will replace the defective area of the installation. DuPont will pay for the cost of the product, labor 

involved in the removal and replacement of the original installation of product only and for plumbing and 

electrical disconnect and reconnect charges to the extent determined necessary by DuPont or its 

warranty service agent. You will be responsible for any other costs associated with or arising out of the 

repair or replacement. Whether DuPont performs repair or replacement of your installation, we will seek to 

obtain the best possible result, but exact color match cannot be guaranteed. Should we elect to replace 

your Corian ® installation, your warranty will continue from the original date of installation and not from the 

date of repair or replacement. 

Specific Rights 

DuPont’s obligation to you is limited solely to repair or replacement of the Corian ® product purchased, 

including necessary reasonable labor charges as noted above. No implied or expressed warranty of 

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is granted by this warranty except as expressly stated 

herein. Except as provided herein, DuPont shall not be liable in either tort or contract for any loss or 

direct, consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use Corian ® . Some states 

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or 

exclusion may not apply to you. You shall reasonably cooperate with DuPont or its representatives in their 

efforts to perform their obligations under these warranties. 

To qualify for repair or replacement, the owner must provide the original sales receipt or other 

documentation acceptable to DuPont which demonstrates proof of purchase of the Corian ® installation, 

clearly showing both the date of purchase and that the installation was performed by a DuPont authorized 

Corian ® fabricator/ installer. 

The foregoing is the only warranty made by DuPont for Corian ® solid surface. No representative, dealer or 

any other person is authorized to make or makes any warranty, representation or promise on behalf of 

DuPont with respect to such products. No terms or conditions other than those stated herein or provided 

by law, and no agreement or understanding, oral or written, in any way purporting to modify this warranty 

shall be binding upon DuPont unless made in writing and signed by an authorized employee of DuPont. 

This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights; other rights may also be available which may vary 

from state to state or, in Canada, from province to province. 

This Residential 10-year Limited Warranty coverage for DuPont Corian ® is your ultimate assurance of 

lasting quality. For more information about this warranty, please contact DuPont Corian ® directly by 

writing or calling: 

* This warranty policy effective November 1, 2004. 


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Phone: 1-800-426-7426 

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Warranty Registration Fax Template 

Fabricator Information: 

Customer Name: CFI#: 

Street Address: 

City, State, Zip 

Fabricator Email: 

Distributor Name: ID# 24 

Owner Information: 

First & Last Name: 

Street Address: Lot # 

City, State, Zip Code: 

Phone #: 

Retailer Information: ID#: 

Company Name: 

Street Address: 

City, State, Zip Code: 

___ Specialty Retailers 

(Remodel) 

___ The Home Depot/Expo ___ Consumer Direct 

Countertop Replacement 

Market Segment 

(check one): 

___ Lowe’s ___ Other Home Center ___ New home/new condo 

construction 

Advantage Pack # 

(Granite Only) 

End Use Sink Model 

# 

Installation Date (mm/dd/yy): 

Product Line Color Quantity Units Gauge 

(sheet/slab only) 

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