corian versa marble counter tops?

Answer 1

You don't identify where you want to use the counter top which is important.

Kitchen: I never specify marble in a kitchen because it is soft and stains easily. Like all natural counter tops (including granite and soapstone) you will need to seal the marble to help keep out stains. Marble is also not that great with hot objects and I don't think Corian is very good with it either. But, Corian is easier to care for. If this is a kitchen application and you want stone, i would lead you in the direction of granite or soap stone considering they cost about the same, and sometimes less, then Corian, but will hold up better in the long term with the right care. Another option would be to use concrete, but you run the risk of it looking dated in several years when that fad dies out.

Bathroom: Either material will work well here. Cost wise, they will be about the same. If the look you are going for is more modern, you may want to go for Corian, but if you want something more traditional, marble would be the way to go.

If you decide on marble, stay away from the big box stores (home depot, Lowe's) and go to an independent stone supply place. They will let you look through their supply and pick the slab that you like best. It is a natural material, so there will be imperfections and depending on the size of the counter, you will need multiple slabs, but a good installer will be able to install the material so the seams are hard to find. Finally, make sure you go with a thicker slab, at least 1-1/4" to 1-1/2", it will cost more but will be worth it (again, home depot and lowes will probably try to sell you 3/4" thick material).

Answer 2

Depending on how large your counter top may be, by using a natural stone such as marble or granite, you may run into the problem of having seams. Also natural stone do need to be sealed from time to time. There are alternatives to granite and marble, such as Silestone and Zodiaq. Both are made to have the look of a natural stone. Corain would rate below the Silestone and Zodiaq, with Formica/laminate being the lowest quality.
I have provided the website for DuPont and Silestone so you can make a better decision.

Answer 3

stainless steel is easily scratched, in fact you can have it prescratched so that it looks uniform, wonderful for appliances but not practical unless you want that used restaurant kitchen look. Marble is tough, but the polish used on it can be burned. It has to be installed using a special white mortar otherwise the mortar can discolour your marble. Granite is probably your best bet, very tough, heat , scratch resistant. And now comes in such a variety of colours there is bound to be one you both will love. Corian is nice also, but can discolour over time. Hope this helps a little

Answer 4

Corian is a solid man made surface. if it is scratched, or stained it can be buffed out. It does not need to be sealed

Marble is a natural porous product. It will need to be sealed. It is not as hard a stone as granite. It can stain. Also, Marble is not as heat resistant as granite, and it is possible to pop the vein and crack your stone.

Have you considered granite or a man made quartz surface?

Answer 5

Look at Gloucestershire Granite, Cheltenham. good deals and special offers...
Cemento Leather Finish Quartz 6 linear metres of quartz Hob cut out, sink cut out & drainer grooves, Templated & fitted £1,990.00 incl. VAT
Brown Pearl Granite Brown Pearl granite 2900 x 650mm, Supply only (collection from us) £350.00
Template & Fit - Add £150.00 to Supply Only Price

6 Linear metres of band 1 Corian, undermount sink cut out, tap hole, drainer grooves AND hob cut out for just £2,200.00 including template, fitting & VAT!
Option 2
6 Linear metres of band 1 Corian, 858 Corian sink, tap hole, drainer grooves, hob cut out AND upstands at 50mm high for only £2,450.00 including template, fitting & VAT!

Answer 6

get the Granite, with the 20 year waraity

it is now the best it comes treated to protect it from everthing

I just did all of the work about it, look around you will see that I am right

Answer 7

Marble is very hard and has no forgiveness when it comes to dropping something breakable on them - they smash!
Marble is also pourous.
But hey, it looks great!

Answer 8

I would go with Marble....simply because it looks better. With marble, you are making a statement. It's a very rich-looking, classy, material. When you think of "marble", you think of champagne, satin, diamonds....

Marble would truly represent who you are.

Max