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Originally Posted by dad911

If it is soft enough to be cut with home power tools, it is going to scratch under use and require maintenance.

I did my own corian tops, 15 years ago, when they were all the rage. Can't even use a stoneware plate or bowl, leaves scratches. Going to replace with granite.

Granite is down in price, lots of suppliers now. Shop around.

What finish did you do on your Corian? I helped install Corian tops in my in-laws's kitchen, they went with a matte finish that has held up well over 5 years of hard use (10 kids). They avoided a gloss finish specifically because of scratching concerns. The actual install and finishing was not difficult, if you can do Formica you can do solid surface.