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CORIAN

SOLID SURFACE

FABRICATION/INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS

NA/ENGLISH

Corian® Solid Surface Fabrication/Installation Fundamentals 1/6

CORIAN

SOLID SURFACE

TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION

Introduction

is bulletin addresses the transportation and on-site fabrication and

installation of Corian® Solid Surface products.

Overview

Proper fabrication is only the ﬁrst step in providing a high quality

installation of Corian® Solid Surface products. e fabricated parts need

to be properly packaged for transport and delivered without incurring

damage. Installation is also a key component of a successful installation.

is bulletin is for both fabricators and installers.

It provides the basic information needed for on-site fabrication and

installation. For more detailed information on any topic please read the

relevant Corian® Solid Surface Fabrication/Installation Fundamentals bulletins.

A. Packing for Transport

Proper packing is the ﬁrst step to successfully transporting fabricated

Corian® Solid Surfaces articles.

Steps to completion:

1. Corian® Solid Surface articles that have been fabricated but do not

yet have their full support structure are can be heavy and susceptible

to damage, so consideration must be given to portability and site

access when planning packing for transport.

2. Wrap the parts in bubble sheet, corrugated cardboard or furniture

blankets.

3. Brace any cutouts to avoid ﬂexing of the seams and corners.

4. Cushion the ﬂoor of your transportation vehicle.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Parts are best transported on edge.

Do not transport any Corian® products with parts touching face to face. Use

protection (bubble sheet, cardboard, etc.) between each part being transported.

Do not allow any part to slide around during transportation.

Do not allow Corian® parts to become overheated in the sun on hot days.

Bring all pieces indoors as soon as possible.

Special transport jigs for transporting parts with installed sinks are commonly

used. ese act like a cage around the underside of the sink, as well as bracing

the entire top.

B. Racking for Transport

Proper racking in the transport vehicle will help ensure that the products

are secure during transport.

STEPS TO COMPLETION:

1. Many designs have been made for transportation, but typically

carpet-covered vertical piping makes good racking.

2. Some prefer to have a removable “A” frame that they can hoist oﬀ the

delivery vehicle. is looks like the method used for transporting glass.

3. e racks also should have securing straps.

4. Take two people in the delivery vehicle to get the product onto site

safely and in good condition.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Do not transport Corian® parts horizontally on roof racks. is causes stress,

and because of the weight it may bounce and cause breakage.

C. Installation

On-site installation is equally, if not more, crucial to attain satisfactory

results in terms of the ﬁnal performance of a Corian® Solid Surface

installation. It is also important to understand and follow all rules of the site.

C.1. BASIC PROCEDURES AND CROSS-CHECK

1. Upon arrival at the site, recheck site access and power availability.

is should have been done during the templating visit.

2. Ensure that support structures, cabinets and/or casework are

complete and satisfactorily installed. If not, contact customer and

installer. If necessary, install perimeter support.

3. When satisﬁed with Steps 1 and 2, unload all parts and check that

all materials and tools required are present.

4. If necessary, seal oﬀ the installation area to prevent the spread of

dust to other areas of the house or job site. Also, it may be necessary

to shut down the HVAC to prevent the spread of dust.

5. Unwrap all parts and check for transportation damage.

6. Lay the complete countertop on the support structures, cabinets

and/or casework and trial-ﬁt all parts; double- checking that all

parts are ﬁt correctly.

7. Double-check that expansion gaps of

/16" (1.5 mm) are left against

all walls.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE FABRICATION/INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS NA/ENGLISH CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION Introduction B. Racking for Transport This bulletin addresses the transportation and on-site fabrication and installation of Corian® Solid Surface products. Proper racking in the transport vehicle will help ensure that the products are secure during transport. Overview STEPS TO COMPLETION: 1.
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CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE FABRICATION/INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS NA/ENGLISH 8. Make sure that all cutouts are sized properly. Trial fit the inserted equipment to make sure. 9. Check surrounding conditions for anything that could contaminate your work (e.g., dust, other trades). 10. Consider the sequence of on-site seams that will allow for the best clamping procedure. 11. Before applying Corian® Joint Adhesive, make sure that the seams are thoroughly cleaned with denatured alcohol1.
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CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE FABRICATION/INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS NA/ENGLISH 4. General Care of Corian® Solid Surface • Do not flex sheets when lifting or carrying Corian® sheet. • Notch out support strips to allow for seam reinforcement strip as necessary. • • With base units that have solid tops (dust covers), the central portion should be removed, leaving a perimeter of approximately 2"–3" (51–76 mm). This will allow heat to dissipate but not weaken the base unit construction.
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CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE FABRICATION/INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS NA/ENGLISH 3. Always sand off any chatter marks, nicks and chips from the back edge nearest the wall and ease any sharp edges. Round over upper and lower edges of top behind cutouts to a 1/16" (1.5 mm) radius. • 4. Once the scribe is complete, place laminate shims between the wall and the reverse side of the Corian® top. Make the shims long enough so that they can be removed easily. This will give a gap of 1/16" (1.
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CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE FABRICATION/INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS NA/ENGLISH 11. Gluing Seams Using Corian® Joint Adhesive Once the countertop is scribed and the wall cladding is installed behind the countertop, check that all seams are parallel, with no gaps showing when brought together. This is a brief overview, see Corian® Solid Surface Fabrication/ Installation Fundamentals – Seaming (K-25292) for complete details on seaming. Decide upon the method to be used to bring the seam together.
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CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE FABRICATION/INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS NA/ENGLISH CORIAN ® SOLID SURFACE TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION 4. Turn the backsplash over and press against the countertop and the back wall using a rolling action toward the wall. Any sealant which is smeared onto the backsplash should be removed with a sharp, wide chisel, followed by a clean, white cloth dampened with denatured alcohol. 5. Caulk inside corner between backsplash and countertop using “push” method if desired.