Corian table cracked. How do I fix it?

[Dick in Wisconsin]

We have quite a bit of Corian in our motorhome. Last trip out we noticed the dining table had a crack in it from one side to the other. The bottom of the table has two long steel supports that also function as a slide. The Corian is fastened to the long steel supports.

The crack has not pulled apart. I can see and feel the crack (like I said from one side to another) and on the bottom as well as the top.

How easy is it to repair something like this? Or just I just leave it. I don't want to make things worse.

I'm expecting to have to get a pro with Corian experience to fix it. Before I go and try to find one, I'd like to have an idea of how it should be fixed "the right way". That will help me find someone who really know what they are doing.

 

[jayoldschool]

Measure the top, go to Home Depot, order new piece, bolt in? Easy!

 

[nickelTwin]

Corian can be glued with an epoxy. Seams are done this way.
I've seen seems glued up where it was really hard to see where it was joined.
I've seen broken pieces glued back together that looked like new.

 

[Gogo300]

Nickletwin is right. Get the corian epoxy in the color you need and clamp it sand off what squeezes out. You'll never find the crack unless you're really looking for it.

 

[east_tn_emc]

Go to the corian website and search for repair people. We just had a countertop crack in our kitchen fixed. One time it is best to leave it to the professionals. They used a router to cut a V-notch along the crack. Then used one of the trivets we had ( also made of corian) to cut a matching piece to fill that V-notch. Then they used the proper corian epoxy to bond the two. Once dry, angle grinder to get it close to being even, then switched to a sander with progressively finer grit. You cannot tell it was ever cracked!

 

[MDSPHOTO]

I believe there is a filler product that needs to be heated to cure and then lightly sanded to blend in, but the name escapes me.

 

[63spyder]

Before you fix it you need to figure out why it broke. An edge glued joint in corian only has about 75% of the strength of original material. That's why they glue a support piece on the bottom of any joints in residential counters . Per corian instuctions out of the corian fabricators book. I built corian counters, shower walls sinks ect. for a few years.

 

[Gizmosity]

I wouldn't attempt a repair of a crack unless there was no other option. A table top can be easily replaced. The cause of the crack needs to be determined or it will happen again. without seeing how it's attached and based on your description, I'd have to say that either there's a screw that's made contact on the underside of there are bolts pinching the material not allowing it to expand when it's in the sun. Neither of those things can happen or you get a crack. Check your warrantee. As a former fabricator/installer, the only time there was a charge for repairs/replacement was when it was installed incorrectly (by a non-certified fabricator) or user error (as in putting hot pans down in it). If that's a non-modified, stock install, it should be covered by the RV company. Its been quite a few years since I was a certified fabricator, but back then only certified fabricators could buy it as a raw material, field kits and bulk adhesive too.

 

[Dick in Wisconsin]

The cause of the crack needs to be determined or it will happen again. without seeing how it's attached and based on your description, I'd have to say that either there's a screw that's made contact on the underside of there are bolts pinching the material not allowing it to expand when it's in the sun. Neither of those things can happen or you get a crack.

Mr. Gizmosity's first sentence is very prophetic. I am trying to figure out why. The motorhome is 15 years old. I did have the table removed and replaced this summer as part of replacing the refrigerator. But we didn't see the very fine crack until months after the replacement.

I've attached pictures which shows how complicated the table is. It looks to me like there are three parts to the table: main part in the center, then the band of gold trim, and finally the edging.

The pictures from underneath show how the table is supported and strength with the steel mechanism that allows it to slide in and out as well as pieces of Corian that are perpendicular to the main part of the table to provide added structure.

I will search the Corian web site for repair guys.

 

[raceman17]

Do what the other folks said on here. Get on the net and find the correct color epoxy made for solid surface. Looks at solidsurface dot com. They have everything you need. You will need a special epoxy gun to dispense the epoxy from the tube. Most have a 10:1 mix ratio.
Solid surface counter tops are easy to do. Everything can be cut with a router and a skilsaw with a carbide tipped blade..

If you can get the joint to open up some, clean it with rubbing alcohol and then inject the epoxy down in the crack. Then add a few clamps to hold it together. Wait an hour and then sand the seam with a palm sander. Once you knock the epoxy down, go over the whole counter top with a very fine sand paper and your done.
I built every counter top in my house using this solid surface and it's as easy to work with as wood. There is no special training or steep learning curve to follow. If you can work with wood tools you can build counter tops. If you have any questions you can send me a pm.

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[Dick in Wisconsin]

I built every counter top in my house using this solid surface and it's as easy to work with as wood.

All your countertops are Corian?

Your instructions seem pretty straight forward. Builds confidence. Thanks!

 

[raceman17]

I don't remember the brand of the counter top but Corian is just the brand. Really the only thing that is relevant is that it is a solid surface counter top. Go look at solidsurface dot com. They have all the correct info you need to do the job. It really is a simple process.

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[joes169]

I would try taking it to Uhlig Countertops in Fredonia, and see what they'd charge to fix it for you. THat's pretty much all they do is solid surface, for many years now, and I'm sure they have the capabilities to fix it................