As far as kitchen countertops are concerned, Mr. McGuire in The Graduate had it right: “There’s a great future in plastics.” Not all plastics, of course?in general, we try to keep them out of the kitchen?but the durable, adaptable manufactured material commonly known as Corian is gaining traction. While natural materials (granite, marble, wood) have ruled the roost in kitchens for many years, solid-surface countertops are increasingly the competition. Greater color choices, widespread availability, and a more affordable entry point than high-end stone are just some of the reasons to take another look.
Have you installed Corian or other solid-surface countertops in your own kitchen" Please share your experiences in the Comments section at the bottom.
Above: In a Victorian house in Stoke Newington, London, a white Corian countertop lightens the small kitchen. Photograph from Inner Sanctum: Maximum Calm in a London Townhouse.
What are solid-surface counters"
Solid surface is a manufactured material made from polymer resins mixed with minerals and colorants. It is durable, nontoxic, hygienic, nonallergenic, and has Greenguard Certification. Most commonly manufactured in sheets (in thicknesses akin to standard countertops), solid surface is fabricated into countertops, cabinet fronts, backsplashes, and beyond.
In addition to being man-made and therefore abundantly available unlike natural stone, solid surface is:

Nonporous, making it resistant ...