Request For Pictures Of Your Corian Flip-Up Counter Top

Hi All,

Our wooden board flip-up counter by the entry door is still in good condition, but Irene always gives me grief over placing hot items on it and water when I do the dishes.  I am thinking of ordering a Corian flip-up counter.  To you who have them, would you please post pictures of yours?  I wonder about the material thickness, the finished edging, and how it attaches to the hinges from behind.

Ron Dittmer

Ron
We are on the road right now actually headed to Elkhart and Phoenix to have a few issues addressed. We do have the corian flip extension and like it very much. When we stop for the  night I will take some pictures and post them.

Ron
I was unable to get the pictures to post on the forum so just emailed you 3 that I hope help. Wanted you to know so you wouldn’t think my email was spam. If you want more please let me know.
Patty

Ron,

Here is an old post where we have a picture of our corian counter top.  It is the exact same thickness as the counter, wood was glued on the bottom, and the brackets were installed. 

http://forum.phoenixusarv.com/index.php/topic,157.0.html

Barry

Thanks for the replies, and Patty, thanks for your email.  I like what I see.  I think I will move forward with a Corian counter extension.  They no longer offer our color green so I am looking into an accent color they have in stock.

Ron
We are on the road right now actually headed to Elkhart and Phoenix to have a few issues addressed. We do have the corian flip extension and like it very much. When we stop for the  night I will take some pictures and post them.

Hi.
Did you order your coach with the flip-up corian extension (in lieu of wood)? We will be placing our order in the spring, and this is one thing I've considering doing.
Thanks.

We did have it done when the rig was made. We also have a New Horizons 5th wheel we keep on the Texas coast in the winter and knew from experince the corinan extention was worth the $. Have found it essential with the much smaller kitchen area in the PC.

Ron, I wasn't sure if your comment meant Phoenix wasn't using your color or Corian discontinued it so I don't know if this is pertinent. When we bought our rig in 2013, we saw booklets and samples of tons of colors of Corian in the customer lounge at Phoenix. I would ask about a color match before spending time picking an accent color.

We did have it done when the rig was made. We also have a New Horizons 5th wheel we keep on the Texas coast in the winter and knew from experince the corinan extention was worth the $. Have found it essential with the much smaller kitchen area in the PC.

Thank you! We've added that to our custom order list for our 3100.

2 frazzled, Carol at the factory said they no longer have the green available, so I must consider an accent color.  Carol shipped me color sample of which the Sonora is the winner.

One thing that has me hesitant is that the Corian counter extensions are square.  Our wood extension has rounded corners as shown which allow me to get in and out of the PC while the extension is in-use.  I wonder if I loose that ability with the square Corian.  Here is our wood one with rounded corners.  It is already a very tight fit for me but I am able to do it, and do so often.

Ron,  since you can't get matching Corian,  what about applying a Formica-type laminate to the top of your existing shelf,  or make a new one if that's not suitable ?  They make really nice laminates in a  rainbow of solid colors, etc.  that are very durable.    Should be able  to handle what you "dish" out,   plus it would be a nice do-able home project which you excel at.   All at a fraction of the cost of Corian.
Jim

Ron,  since you can't get matching Corian,  what about applying a Formica-type laminate to the top of your existing shelf,  or make a new one if that's not suitable ?  They make really nice laminates in a  rainbow of solid colors, etc.  that are very durable.    Should be able  to handle what you "dish" out,   plus it would be a nice do-able home project which you excel at.   All at a fraction of the cost of Corian.
Jim

Actually I did think about something like that.  But I thought I would see what PC can do you me, and for how much.

Ron,  good point,  never hurts to keep your options open.      It would be interesting to hear what they quote you for the shelf in Corian.

I wondered what the problem was and there may not be one. We have a nice wooden flip out extension and it has not been used. It blocks all movement to the back which is bedroom area and bathroom. So not good to have something there for long and it is hard to move up or down. A small cutting board would remove the danger of damage maybe. Of course something intended to withstand a little heat. Jim made some from the plastic sheeting we used to make parts in business. The Corian will damage from heat so it is not a cure all. Good luck on your task.

The Corian will damage from heat so it is not a cure all.

I thought Corian worked well for hot pots and such.

No?