Corian outside durability
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Corian outside durability
Quick question. I did a search and did not find info on this.
Can anyone tell me how Corian weathers outside.
Thinking of making some address plaques out of Corian but don't want to come home and find the material dropping down the side of my house.
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Can anyone tell me how Corian weathers outside.
Thinking of making some address plaques out of Corian but don't want to come home and find the material dropping down the side of my house.
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Re: CORIAN OUTSIDE DURABILITY
Temperature wise they should do OK. The high end temp for Corian is over 300°F. If it gets that hot around your house, don't invite me over
The question I don't have an answer for is UV. I don't know if Corian will withstand UV very well.
Update: Here's what Dupont has to say, they still don't address UV though.... http://www.corian.com/corian-r-technique-outdoor-spaces and this http://www.corian.com/IMG/pdf/k-27409_c ... corian.pdf
The question I don't have an answer for is UV. I don't know if Corian will withstand UV very well.
Update: Here's what Dupont has to say, they still don't address UV though.... http://www.corian.com/corian-r-technique-outdoor-spaces and this http://www.corian.com/IMG/pdf/k-27409_c ... corian.pdf
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Re: CORIAN OUTSIDE DURABILITY
Thanks John,
Very useful info.
And no it doesnt get that hot around my house so stop on over anytime. (although its a bit of a drive for you)
Very useful info.
And no it doesnt get that hot around my house so stop on over anytime. (although its a bit of a drive for you)
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Re: CORIAN OUTSIDE DURABILITY
Yes, Corian is UV stable and Dupont has an idea page that shows entire exterior kitchens and cladding using Corian.
It is used for signage, play sets, embellishments, etc.
We have used Corian for address signs for many years and they hold up very well. Some of the darker colors can change their color slightly, however, a cleaning or sanding will revive the original color.
It doesn't melt, but it can be formed using an oven at 350 degrees until it softens. The time will vary based on size and thickness.
Corian, along with any other solid surface, is very nice to work with and finishes easily. It holds detail very well, but when machining it, the chips cling to everything from the static generated.
A good dust collection system helps greatly.
It is used for signage, play sets, embellishments, etc.
We have used Corian for address signs for many years and they hold up very well. Some of the darker colors can change their color slightly, however, a cleaning or sanding will revive the original color.
It doesn't melt, but it can be formed using an oven at 350 degrees until it softens. The time will vary based on size and thickness.
Corian, along with any other solid surface, is very nice to work with and finishes easily. It holds detail very well, but when machining it, the chips cling to everything from the static generated.
A good dust collection system helps greatly.
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Re: CORIAN OUTSIDE DURABILITY
Pink and blue foam have the same problem. Wiping down the CNC with dryer sheets before & after machining helps.the chips cling to everything from the static generated
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Re: CORIAN OUTSIDE DURABILITY
Dupont makes siding out of the same stuff
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Re: Corian outside durability
It actually cuts and engraves pretty nicely with a laser [DC CO2] too. My 130w will cut 1/2" but pretty slow- .25 works well. Gene
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Re: Corian outside durability
I made a sign at the end of the drive to my house using corian and epoxy alloy wheel paint nearly 10 years ago now. It still looks like new and I've never even cleaned it. Wonderful stuff.
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Re: Corian outside durability
I have made quite a few address plates out of corian, years later they look the same.
That the corian itself, whatever you use to fill the letters may be a different story, I usually use epoxy which also stands up well but will fade and warp eventually if exposed to alot of UV.
That the corian itself, whatever you use to fill the letters may be a different story, I usually use epoxy which also stands up well but will fade and warp eventually if exposed to alot of UV.
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Hmmm I am wondering how fiberglass resin would hold up for the lettering.Xxray wrote:I have made quite a few address plates out of corian, years later they look the same.
That the corian itself, whatever you use to fill the letters may be a different story, I usually use epoxy which also stands up well but will fade and warp eventually if exposed to alot of UV.
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Re: Corian outside durability
For something relatively simple like address plates, best option for fill might be corian itself via inlay of contrasting colors.
Have made a few of those, looks sharp and professional, unique and no worry about UV. Downside is you are limited to simple letter/number designs without quite an effort, and wastage of material.
Have made a few of those, looks sharp and professional, unique and no worry about UV. Downside is you are limited to simple letter/number designs without quite an effort, and wastage of material.
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Re: Corian outside durability
Material is my issue it is a bear to find around Rockford Illinois but I was able to purchase some from another forum member. So that will get me going. Might experiment a bit to see what works.Xxray wrote:For something relatively simple like address plates, best option for fill might be corian itself via inlay of contrasting colors.
Have made a few of those, looks sharp and professional, unique and no worry about UV. Downside is you are limited to simple letter/number designs without quite an effort, and wastage of material.
And my stuff will be basic address plaques to start and go from there.
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Re: Corian outside durability
I am blessed, I have loads of corian obtained dirt cheap.
I did one with blue and white, 1st attempt was a while ago
http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php? ... 99#p189599
Worth a thought, I wouldn't go with epoxy for fill if its exposed to direct sunlight.
I did one with blue and white, 1st attempt was a while ago
http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php? ... 99#p189599
Worth a thought, I wouldn't go with epoxy for fill if its exposed to direct sunlight.
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