How to Polish Corian Countertops
Corian is a popular man-made stone manufactured by DuPont that is commonly used to construct countertops for the kitchen and bathroom. If the stone is properly cleaned and cared for it can retain its luster and beauty for several years.
Corian countertops should be polished on a regular basis to keep them looking their best.
- Use Scotch Brite pads to apply a non-abrasive Corian cleanser to the surfaces of the countertops. This will restore to the gloss of the stone. The cleanser can be purchased at most home improvement stores.
- Use a buffer set on low speed to polish the stone.
- Use a clean soft cloth and apply a white polishing compound on the surface of the countertops.
- Use the Scotch Brite pads to spread the compound over the countertops. This should be done in a circular motion. You can also use the buffer set on the low speed to work the polish into the surface of the stone.
- Use a clean cloth to rub off any excess polish.
- Allow the surface of the countertops to completely dry.
- Use a soft polishing cloth to apply wax to the surface of the countertops. This should be applied in a circular motion. The wax should be applied to protect and preserve the color of the stone.
- Continue rubbing in the wax with the soft cloth until it is invisible.
- Allow the first layer of wax to completely dry, and then add another coat of wax to the surface.
- Use a clean polishing cloth to remove any excess wax.
- Allow the surface to dry completely.