[fk9873]

I have very light colored Corian countertops in my Bridgeport kitchen. They are in good shape, but I just don't like the color and replacing them with granite or anything else is just too expensive.

Has anyone ever heard of, or had any experience with, painting and/or staining Corian? How did it turn out, how long did last, was it very durable, etc. Any information you can provide is appreciated.

[784caroline]

Sounds like an accident (or mess) waiting to happen....although...to preface... I have never done what you are asking!!

[Uptown Girl]

Personally, I would learn to love them. You may try placing a table runner of some interest (like, maybe bamboo) along the counter to take your eye away from the actual counter top. Of course that would have to be removed if/when you are going to use the space to work on.

I have seen products that are used to camouflage worn out formica, where paint chips are sprinkled and then sealed with clear epoxy, but you would have to rough up the corian surface quite a bit for it to grab. That would be a huge preparation in itself, needing a ventilator mask and some industrial sanding equipment. The products are not durable for working on.... they're just a visual.... and there is a very limited color palette to choose from. (if they still even make the stuff)

If you are determined, maybe the epoxy product used to resurface worn bath tubs would work. That must be professionally applied and cured, however. Not a DYI project. I had it done on a 90 year old bathtub, and also changed the color of the wall tile in the kitchen of that same house. A friend bought the house from me and both projects are sound to this day. (20 years later)

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by fk9873

I have very light colored Corian countertops in my Bridgeport kitchen. They are in good shape, but I just don't like the color and replacing them with granite or anything else is just too expensive.

Has anyone ever heard of, or had any experience with, painting and/or staining Corian? How did it turn out, how long did last, was it very durable, etc. Any information you can provide is appreciated.

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[Dayzee]

There is a product (kit) available at Lowe's or Home Depot - It is made by RustOleum, for countertop resurfacing. If you google corian countertop resurfacing you will find a step by step video on YouTube. I looked into doing my counters several years ago and found that this product would be a very reasonably priced option. I thought it was very attractive - looks like granite.

[Investment Painting Contractors]

Originally Posted by fk9873

I have very light colored Corian countertops in my Bridgeport kitchen. They are in good shape, but I just don't like the color and replacing them with granite or anything else is just too expensive.

Has anyone ever heard of, or had any experience with, painting and/or staining Corian? How did it turn out, how long did last, was it very durable, etc. Any information you can provide is appreciated.

My humble opinion and 46 years of experience says DONT DO IT.

Len & Chris
Investment painting

[mulligan]

Always love it when experience checks in !!

[NotGolfer]

I'd love your Corian countertops (though I've not seen them)....bet they beat our Formica!!! I've thought about "painting" as well...but think I'll forget it as it's a chance-y endeavor which may lead to "having to" replace them despite the cost. When we bought the house, they weren't a deal breaker so got to have that mind-set once again.

[shcisamax]

You can always try and if it doesn't work, then swap them out.

[kgentile1010]

When I had my Corian countertops installed, I had a seam. The installer man had some stuff (Corian?) the same as my counter. He filled in the seam and then sanded it a little bit, and the seam was gone. Maybe the Corian people can re-surface it with a different color. You could find a Corian dealer and give them a call.