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   DanH | Feb 29, 2004 06:22pm | #1

   Dunno. We have two one-piece Corian vanity tops, installed in '76, that still have no cracks or other major problems. And judging from his work elsewhere, the plumber wasn't all that careful or expert.

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   PhillGiles | Feb 29, 2004 07:31pm | #2

   Yup, know a bunch of folks who are trying to decide if they just want to replace the top, replace the vanities (mid-line) with something similar, or to do a full bathroom revamp. These are all in the 8 to 15 year-old homes..

   Phill Giles

   The Unionville Woodwright

   Unionville, Ontario

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   mikemaster | Feb 29, 2004 07:35pm | #3

   If plumber's putty was used, that may be the problem.  Clear silicone is the recommended sealant.

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   DanT | Feb 29, 2004 08:29pm | #4

   I'm not sure that plumbers putty would cause cracking but it will stain.  I do know the acrylic products we install say you can't use any cleaning products that contain amonia as it will make the top layer of acrylic brittle and crack.  They say you can tell as it spider webs.  DanT

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   DanH | Mar 01, 2004 12:04am | #5

   I'm sure that most of you folks know this, but a lot of vanity tops sold now aren't "solid surface" but really just a plastic coating over some sort of base (just hardboard in the really cheap ones). These will look like **** in 5-10 years, as the coating cracks, but they look nice and glossy when first installed. Most true solid surface materials will be less glossy and not quite as eye-catching to start with (though I personnally detest the look of the glossy stuff).