How To Make a Solid Surface Corian CounterTop: Expert Guide (log home, bus conversion, skoolie tour)
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2019
- Expert Solid Surface Fabricator and Installer shows you how to Work with Solid Surface Material. such as Corian, Avonite, Gibralter, Hi-macs, Staron, Fountain Head. What Tools you need. how to make a countertop to stay within Warrenty and built to last.
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Thanks! I am about to make a file cabinet top with 3 layer rounded edges. I will now stagger layer my strips per your instructions. I am just doing 3 sides rounded, back is flat against the wall. I already have a Corian cap on my 3 drawer latera file cabinet. I glued up scraps for a top on my Hon vertical file cabinet. All from a repurposed island piece I picked up at a Re-store for $50. From that same piece made a soap dish and a cell phone stand.
Thank You, Thank You. This video is worth thousands of dollars in material I won't have to ruin to complete the projects I have in mind. Warmest Regards from fly over country.
Hi sir, im charlie zacarias.im a fabricator installer of corian solid surface here in the phillipines.good job.
I love when a PROFESSIONAL teaches you how to do something. I have built countless high pressure laminate tops, show cases , doctor's office operatories wrapped in teak, and built cabinets, multi-color laminate receptionist's desks, but just never worked with Corian. Thank you for your very informative, and straight forward approach. I love the cove one piece top and back splash in your R.V.
Wow! I have been considering adding to my skill list with Solid Surface. Thanks for the vid! gives me a better idea of what is entailed. GREAT JOB! BTW, you have a great 'on line' persona. Puts folks at ease.
I'm thinking about redoing my RV counter tops with Corian. I did commercial cabinets and so have most of the tools and skills. We did miles of formica. I like this material because I can shape it. Thank you for the tutorial.
What a great demo! I've never built a countertop, never worked with Corian. I have to make a small Corian countertop for my RV remodel. Your detailed instructions esp about the edging, were very useful! Its so nice to have an experienced person tell you the tricks so you don't waste an expensive material. Your video is very much appreciated!!!
Those countertops are beautiful! Nice to see you back😊
The best how to video I’ve ever seen!
Wow as usual a guy that knows what he is doing makes it look so easy! I'm building my little cabin and was having difficulty deciding what type of counter top I would use. You have convinced me to use the solid surface material. Thank you for such a great informative video!!
Awesome work. I’m pretty certain you are one of a kind. You explain things in layman terms as well and provide expert advice and opinions. I picked up on no square corners. Now I know to use my step drill to round out for my cook top & other particulars as well. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Worked with a 2.5’x6’ piece I picked up at a Re-Store for $60 and experimented with cutting using my chop and table saw. I was shocked when I was able to cut and shape this beautiful material with normal woodworking tools that I already own and know how to use. Made a nice bar counter with it. Going to use some resin in the tube to do some laminating and edges on the next project. The chair seat sounds very interesting. Your video is inspiring. Thanks again.
Hands down the most thorough materials list and process review. Awesome. Thank you!
great video I loved the down to earth approach. It didn't insult my intelligence and gave me what I needed to know from someone who is an expert.
Nice job on the whole video. I would have loved to see a bit more on the corner work just for me. But I think there was enough to help.
Thank you
nice work as always. a man with many talents for sure.
Great job! I like your idea of the cutting board!
Fantastic, a passionate professional who knows his trade . I'm truly inspired. Thank you so much
Very nicely done Brother! Thanks for taking the time to educate.
Fun and very informative teacher, thank you so much for sharing your skils
Amazingly informative and fun to watch! Thank you!
thank you for all the great information. I am having corian kitchen countertops done next month. wanted to see how edges were made. then wanted to learn about seams. what I discovered from your video is all this and much more. when I speak with my contractor tomorrow, boy will I have some intelligent questions.
Unfortunately this specific kitchen did not have a seam except the bar top. But most kitchens turn a corner L or U shaped. The material is usually 30 inches wide so a seam will occur at the 30 inch mark on every turn. Something to plan for
Also alot of installers only do 1/2 inch thick edges. Although corian allows it warrenty wise i dont recommend it. I like my edges 1 inch thick. Nice and strong. Be sure and get that info up front. When i build my personal kitchen tops i go 1 1/4 thick edges so they go all the way to the cabinet
good stuff, enjoyed your expertise
Greetings and Respect from Pakistan. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Wow! Amazing instructional video!! Thanks for sharing. 😃
You are the pro.. amazing job bro..
As a corian fabricator myself I definitely know how messy your and clattered the shop or the site can get with tools and straight edges and stuff like that hahaha. Takes a lot of work and a lot of tools but it's the best type of work
Thanks! Very informative.
Great experience you have thanks 👍🏻👍
Wao my friend I like your work nice job
Wow.....that was a terrific video! Thank you!
Excellent video!
Man you are amazing thanks a lot big respect for you.
How did you mount it in your RV? The same way? Thanks for n awesome video!
Thank you for this excellent expert lesson!
Quick question about the saw blades you are referring to as triple chip, fine tooth. I have asked around , but they all indicate to be used for wood only, not corian. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Great video nice work I wanted granite tops but my kitchen is not square so I'm thinking corian as it looks easier to work with . Can I use regular wood tools like router, sander other wood tools it doesn't seem like it's hard to work with. I'll get an off cut to practice on?
Nice job. Thank you. You do need to protect your ears and lungs. I was a cabinet maker for 30 years and did protect myself. I can still hear and no cancer. Just a thought.
Yip i went partially def for a few years LoL.
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Awesome info man, thanks!
Thanks. That was awesome!
Outstanding video. Really learned a lot.
Nice 👍
With all those tools I'm going to have to buy the whole hardware store.
What is the best adhesive to glue ceramic under counter sink to Coriander?
Sweet video!! How do you then hide the seam that you had on the island?
Once you glue corian together there are no seams.
how do you mount the countertops in a rv? do you still glue it?
I would like to see a video of you bending corian with just a heatgun and not requiring a special thermoforming machine
After you glue up your front drop edge, router, sand and buff are there any glue seams visible or are they eliminated during the finishing process?
A lot of times it depends on the color, I’ve found that lighter colors are better at hiding seams, but most seams can be nearly invisible if properly cut, glued, and clamped. Sanding won’t really save you if there’s a glue line, more so the having a clean flat connection between your two pieces
Nice, you are in CA., Could you please tell me what is the going the price on solid surface counter top.
Great
What is the glue you are using to glue the solid surfaces together?
Raju Malviya good. i like it
I have all my pieces " mirror-cut" (they look great) can I bond ( seam them) them together in place (using tape under the seam on the cabinets or do I need to glue them up on a work platform?
On heavy large pieces i glue in place on the cabinets glueing a seam support 3in underneath for strength support
@@JewelryRvMe by chance do you have a video of the process .... ? I am considering that, but I am using pieces of solid countertop (Corian) that are being recycled from a prior removal of a kitchen. My concern is are the surfaces still the same thickness etc. If I used a 3 inch or so underside reinforcement of solid material, I assume you glue up one side to the 1st piece then bond in the 2nd adjoining piece gluing the seam and the reinforcement piece at the same time? On the 1st piece do I use masking tape on the edge to keep the adhesive from seeping out and getting on the edges? Sorry I am asking you a lot here but I want to not screw this up
Can you just use a plywood top that sits on top of the cabinet frame (like you would with mounting a quartz top) and mount the Corian on that with silicon instead of strips?
You can just silicone msg or plywood to the bottom of the counter tops and screw them down
You and andy graves are the only ones making UA-cam videos of solid surface material. Most of solid surface videos on UA-cam are ancient. Looks to me this has become an outdated material.
MySchizo Buddy it’s becoming less popular in the states, but it’s still around. The dust and the glue are toxic, and there are shops that are starting to fade this out in favor of “greener” materials.
You also don't use those vaccum seam joining jigs.
What type, size and tooth count do you use for your circular saw?
He says that in the very beginning when he is talking about the exact tools he uses.
Dam this was a good ass vidoe...!!! Thank you!
Bro we've done a million jobs by just putting the revel on it side ( not stacking) and we've never had it break. All you do is put the build up right to the revel for extra protection. No need to that time consuming stacking shit unless you need a big bull nose or special profile
your poor lungs
If you really want to learn how to fabricate solid surface like a professional and have a warranty you can come see me at my company that I have 20 years with,and a few certifications. Some of your procedures are not right.
Warranty? Not with with your crap!
Not even showing the same thing he is talking about in the video!!!! 👎👎👎👎👎🤪😜😝