Corian & Hi-Macs worktops

Second Nature offer the two leading brands of Corian® and Hi-Macs®. Ideally suited to worktop designs which feature fluid shapes, curves and flowing lines, solid surface can be moulded into an endless variety of forms. Being man-made, colours and patterns are consistent. The look is completed with a range of matching sinks which can be jointed seamlessly to give the impression of a single piece of material.

Corian® Worktops

Corian is a globally recognized brand. it has beauty, strength and versatility andis therefore ideal for a range of kitchen styles from hi-tech to traditional. Corianoffers extraordinary design flexibility and comes in over 100 colours. Joined in away that creates inconspicuous seams and a sleek, hygienic, non-poroussurface, Corian is ideal for worktops, splashbacks and integral sinks and manyother exciting applications. Curves, sharp corners and organic forms can becreated with seamless continuity. Infact Corian can be fabricated into virtuallyany design and because there are no visible seams it’s hygienic too.

Solid

Colours and patterns run through the entire thickness of the material and cannotwear away. Corian is a solid material and cannot delaminate. And with over 100colours to choose from there’s something to suit every style of kitchen andindividual taste. Ask your Second Nature specialist to show you the kitchenrange available.

Hygienic

Because it is a non-porous material, bacteria and mould have nowhere to hide.When Corian looks clean it really is clean.

Repairable

Corian surfaces are renewable meaning they can be fully restored with anordinary non-abrasive cleanser and a non-abrasive scouring pad.

Care and maintenance of your Corian worktop

Everyday cleaningAlthough liquids cannot penetrate Corian, it is best to wipe up spills as theyoccur. Just use a damp microfibre cloth with a standard household kitchen spray, such as Cif or Mr Muscle.

For stubborn stains, apply a small amount of Bar Keepers Friend over the stainand clean using a circular motion.

Heat

Always use a heat protection pad, trivet (with rubber feet) or protective sink matfor hot cookware, or leave cookware to cool on the hob first. Never put hot pans,particularly cast iron, directly on a Corian worktop or in a sink as such heat candamage the surface.Pouring boiling liquids into sinks without turning on the cold tap may damageyour Corian.

Scratches

Like all materials Corian will develop slight abrasion marks in normal daily use:Never cut or chop on Corian. It will score the worktop. Use a chopping boardinstead.Dark, heavily pigmented colours will show scratches, dust and ordinary wear and tear more readily than lighter, textured colours.

Chemical spillage

Accidental spills of strong chemicals (e.g. paint stripper, brush cleaners, ovencleaners etc) should be flushed promptly with plenty of soapy water to avoiddamaging your worktop.

However, whatever happens Corian is inherently renewable because it is solidand homogeneous all the way through. Most damage can usually be repaired onsite to restore the originals smooth, hygienic solid surface.