Installation Mistakes

Uneven Cabinets

It is important to make sure the cabinets or surface that your Corinthian™ Countertop will be covering is even and level. Check each surface before installation with a level and straight edge to ensure a professional looking finish and ensure future damage will not occur to your tops. The cabinets must be adjusted to level or the Corinthian™ Countertop must be shimmed to a level position. Failure to do so could possibly damage your tops and void the warranty.

Warped Countertops

Corinthian™ solid surface is made from 100% acrylic material and not susceptible to the same factors natural wood products are to warping. However other factors can cause the material to warp or cup. It is important to let the material acclimate to proper room temperature for at least 24 hours before unpackaging and installing. In addition Corinthian™ must be stored in a vertical position and not horizontal for any extended period of time. Warping can be corrected by laying the solid surface on the level cabinet. You can also use weight or screw from the bottom side to hold in place until the silicone caulk cures. Once the caulk is cured the tops will be held in place.

Improper Seam Alignment

All seams are prefit and sanded before leaving our facility. During installation please dry fit the seam before applying the silicone caulk to ensure a joint fits properly on your cabinets. The biscuits will align the two surfaces but some minor adjustments might be required. Once the caulk is applied and the joint is fastened together, check the joint for any high or low spots. Correct these with pressure and use a clamp or weight until the caulk has cured.

Heat Tape for Cooktops

It is important that the edges of the cut out for the cooktop have a heat resistant tape applied to prevent damage. We will apply the tape so please make sure it is in place when the cooktop is installed. If the tape is removed or not in place it could possibly void your warranty.

Acclimation to Indoor Temp

Corinthian™ solid surface must be allowed to acclimate to a heated room temperature. If cold or overly warm solid surface is installed the potential risk of damage and warping is increased significantly. Cold solid surface is brittle and will have a tendency to chip or break as well as distort and warp. It is extremely important to store on edge and allow warming or cooling to room temperature.