What is Corian®
The full name of Corian® is DuPont™ Corian®, a premium solid surface material invented and patented by DuPont™, an American multinational corporation known for developing innovative materials such as Nylon®, Lycra®, Kevlar®, Neoprene®, and Teflon®. The name Corian® was inspired by the inventor’s daughter, Corinna, reflecting the brand’s strong heritage and originality.
WHAT IS CORIAN® MADE OF
Corian® consists of one-third transparent acrylic resin and two-thirds natural minerals, primarily aluminum trihydrate (ATH) derived from bauxite. With various natural pigments, it offers a truly unique aesthetic. For more than half a century, Corian® has stood the test of time as a trusted material for interiors, redefining longevity in the modern home. Plus, it still comes with the reassurance of a 10-year warranty.
WHY DESIGNERS CHOOSE CORIAN
Corian offers a unique balance of design freedom, material consistency, and long-term performance, making it a preferred choice for contemporary interiors. Its solid surface structure allows elements to be joined seamlessly, creating clean, uninterrupted surfaces that feel calm, refined, and visually cohesive — an essential quality in modern bathroom design.
The material enables exceptional freedom of form, allowing designers to create curved lines, integrated basins, and custom geometries that are difficult to achieve with traditional materials. At the same time, Corian is non-porous, hygienic, and easy to maintain, making it a practical solution for both residential and commercial spaces. Its ability to be repaired and refinished over time supports durable, timeless design.
For those exploring custom bathroom solutions, Corian’s versatility becomes especially tangible through hands-on design. Using our online bathroom vanity top configurator, you can design your own vanity top with millimeter-level precision — adjusting dimensions, layouts, and finishes to suit both standard and non-standard spaces. Once your design is complete, it is fully production-ready: simply place your order and receive a custom-made solid surface vanity top, delivered directly to your home.
CORIAN VS OTHER MATERIALS
Compared to laminate bathroom countertops, Corian offers a non-porous surface that does not swell, delaminate, or absorb moisture over time, making it a more reliable choice for wet environments. Unlike ceramic tiles, which require grout lines that collect dirt and bacteria, Corian creates smooth, continuous surfaces that are easier to clean and maintain. When set against natural stone materials such as marble or granite, Corian provides greater consistency in color and structure, avoiding natural imperfections and unexpected variations.
In contrast to engineered stone or quartz, Corian allows for integrated sinks and backsplashes without visible joints, delivering a cleaner and more cohesive aesthetic. It also enables a bathroom top cut to exact size, which is especially valuable for niche installations or irregular layouts where standard slabs fall short. These material advantages make Corian a practical and design-driven alternative for modern bathroom projects that require precision, hygiene, and long-term durability.
A SHORT HISTORY OF CORIAN®
The story of Corian® began in the early 1960s, when a team of DuPont researchers set out to develop a material that would meet strict hygienic, technical, and aesthetic requirements. Through extensive experimentation, they arrived at a groundbreaking result: a solid surface material with a clean, contemporary appearance, suitable for custom-made applications across a wide range of furniture and interior projects.
Corian® was officially introduced in 1967 and quickly gained recognition among architects, designers, manufacturers, and consumers worldwide. Its unique combination of performance, versatility, and visual consistency established it as a new standard in the industry.
For many years, Corian® was protected by a registered patent. Following its expiration, a number of high-quality alternatives entered the market, including Hi-Macs® by LG Hausys, Staron® by Lotte Chemical, Hanex® by Hyundai, Kerrock® by Kolpa, and Krion® by Porcelanosa. This healthy competition has contributed to broader material availability and continuous innovation across the solid surface sector.
Despite the growing number of alternatives, Corian® continues to be widely regarded as a benchmark for solid surface materials, valued for its reliability, design flexibility, and long-term performance.