Corian is a great choice for commercial and residential uses, for its versatility, strength and durability and elegant, clean design. In fact, the solid surfacing material by DuPont is so versatile, it is commonly used in food service, healthcare, retail, education, marine, automotive, art and tons of other areas. Corian is available in over 130 colors, is stain-resistant, food-safe, durable and long-lasting, heat-resistant, easy-to-clean and maintain, seamless (won’t catch dirt and bacteria), non-porous and low-emitting; and sweeten the deal, it’s backed by a 10-year limited warranty. Corian is often used in sinks, vanity tops, shower surrounds and edges and kitchen backsplashes.

Fort Benning, located south of Columbus, Ga., is a United States Army community, which supports more than 120,000 active-duty military, family members, reserve component soldiers, retirees, and civilian employees on a daily basis. It only makes sense that our army would choose a durable, high-quality material like Corian and a reliable, efficient fabricator and installer like Atlanta Kitchen – would you expect anything less?

We’ve talked about Corian solid surface products before; about its versatility, durability and style and how its a great choice for commercial uses, such as at a hospital. In addition to things like efficiency, flexibility, circulation, security and accessibility, there are some important considerations in healthcare design, including sanitation, therapeutic environment, sustainability and aesthetics, which we’ll quickly address here and show how Corian countertops and their installation by Atlanta Kitchen was a smart choice for Athens Regional Medical Center.

Sanitation: Hospitals must be easy to clean. A clean, sanitary environment can be facilitated by durable finishes, careful detailing on features to avoid bacteria- and dirt-catching and hard-to-clean cracks, crevices and joints. Corian is durable, stain-resistant, non-porous (which means it resists mold and mildew growth) and food safe and easy-to-clean and maintain, with a smooth seamless appearance and no grout lines to catch dirt and bacteria.

Therapeutic Environment: Patients in a hospital are many times scared and confused, which can slow down their recovery; so hospitals are designed to create a therapeutic environment that ensures a patient’s stay is as unthreatening, comfortable, and stress-free as possible. This can be achieved by use of familiar and culturally or locally relevant materials and cheerful and varied colors and textures wherever possible and consistent with sanitation, functional and assessment needs. Corian is available in over 130 colors from whites to neutrals to darks and bright, energetic yellows and warm reds.

Aesthetics: Aesthetics, like therapeutic environment has to do with making a hospital more homelike and attractive. This is important in enhancing the facility’s public image. Would you rather be in a cold, sterile hospital or one with natural materials and textures, art on the walls and countertops and cabinets that remind you of home? Aesthetics is not only important as a marketing tool, but it is important to staff comfort and patient care.

Sustainability: Hospitals are large, public buildings that have a significant impact on the environment  of the surrounding community. As heavy users of energy and water and large producers of waste, hospitals today are seeking solutions that minimize their impact on the environment. Corian, along with the adhesives and sealants used to install it, is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® as low emitting materials. Durable, easy to maintain, and low-emitting, Corian solid surfaces help buildings achieve LEED® credits and can contribute to sustainable design goals in a variety of applications.

Innovative, smart schools around the world use Corian solid surfaces. From interior learning spaces to cafeterias to sinks to shower surrounds, DuPont™ Corian® surfaces combine aesthetics and function, taking educational environments beyond classroom basics. Corian helps create a uniform look with a cost-effective, high performance product that’s easy to clean and maintain and is safe for students and teachers. Year after year, teachers and students at Loganville High School will enjoy tough, long-lasting surfaces that are GREENGUARD Certified® for children and schools.