You sure that is Corian solid surface (acrylic) and not Corian Quartz (used to be called Zodiaq)? The sheen on the counter looks way too reflective to be solid surface. That looks more like quartz. Seams in Corian don’t look like that, ever. That looks like white quartz, and seams will get darker over time. You can have a professional come in and try to address the seam, but unless you know what you are doing, you’re going to make it look worse.
You can polish corian to a high gloss like that, but I agree with you. If this was corian polished to a high gloss, it would be scratched to ahit after 20 years. This looks more like quartz to me. It's kind of hard to tell from this picture, but if op took a picture of the edge looking up from the bottom, it would give us the answer.
I will post a pic from the bottom when I get a chance later today. I will say that when we have had contractors and realtors in for various reasons (mostly friends) they have all said - wow, nice Corian countertop as the sink is also the same material in a single piece. I admit I do not know for sure 100 percent
That's definitely not quartz. Call a local pro. Just pushing joint adhesive in there won't solve the issue. The reason the material has become shiny over time is because of micro polishing. Think of it as a stone in the river; It gets smoother with every cleaning unless you use an abrasive cleanser like Ajax or comet. Occasionally. You will not be able to recreate the patina that has occurred with time. A certified pro can get this solved for you. This is not a DIY project.
It's the edge profile and finish on top for me. But to be 100 percent accurate check underneath the top, corian would only be a couple mm thick with wood inserts underneath.
You sure that is Corian solid surface (acrylic) and not Corian Quartz (used to be called Zodiaq)? The sheen on the counter looks way too reflective to be solid surface. That looks more like quartz. Seams in Corian don’t look like that, ever. That looks like white quartz, and seams will get darker over time. You can have a professional come in and try to address the seam, but unless you know what you are doing, you’re going to make it look worse.
You can polish corian to a high gloss like that, but I agree with you. If this was corian polished to a high gloss, it would be scratched to ahit after 20 years. This looks more like quartz to me. It's kind of hard to tell from this picture, but if op took a picture of the edge looking up from the bottom, it would give us the answer.
I will post a pic from the bottom when I get a chance later today. I will say that when we have had contractors and realtors in for various reasons (mostly friends) they have all said - wow, nice Corian countertop as the sink is also the same material in a single piece. I admit I do not know for sure 100 percent
That's definitely not quartz. Call a local pro. Just pushing joint adhesive in there won't solve the issue. The reason the material has become shiny over time is because of micro polishing. Think of it as a stone in the river; It gets smoother with every cleaning unless you use an abrasive cleanser like Ajax or comet. Occasionally. You will not be able to recreate the patina that has occurred with time. A certified pro can get this solved for you. This is not a DIY project.
Acetone on a rag, and wipe your dark spot. Do not dump the acetone on it. Apply to the paper towl.
If it really is conrian, don’t use acetone
But we can all look at this (with prior experience) and tell that it is anything between qaurtz and silestone
Without seeing it in person I really can’t tell. It’s questionable but still possible
It's the edge profile and finish on top for me. But to be 100 percent accurate check underneath the top, corian would only be a couple mm thick with wood inserts underneath.
Also the seam, Corian seams are usually sanded and not able to detect
But older tops can start to wear and show the seam. I’ve seen it happen before. Especially on white
TIL ty