DuPont™ Corian® Private Collection Series
Fabrication Considerations
2010
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Private Collection Series Characteristics
The Private Collection Series has characteristics that requires some
specific fabrication methods
• Directional veining that ranges from subtle to bold
• The edge of the sheet has a different appearance than the top
• The shade may change slightly through the thickness
• Some colors have abrasive content that shortens tool life
• Sheet yield may be lower – need to consider when quoting jobs
It is important to understand these characteristics and be able to set
customer expectations
• Physical samples help in setting expectations
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Veining
Directional
• Need to consider sheet orientation when seaming
Random
• Unless you have two consecutive sheets there will be a break in the
pattern when seaming
Edge appears different
• Have side view of vein
Veins vary through thickness
• Cutting into sheet (rebating, coving) will reveal a different vein
pattern
Vein influence on background color stronger on the
surface
• Interior of sheet may have slightly different shade
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Directionality
Definitions
• MD – Machine Direction (along length)
• TD – Traverse Direction (along width)
The veins generally run along the length (MD)
Most uniform appearance is when all sections run the same direction
Avoid MD-TD (90°) Butt Seams
TD
MD
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Seaming
Recommended
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TD
TD
MD
• (1) End to End (MD-MD)
MD
• Side to Side with same orientation
• (2) MD-MD
• TD-TD (not shown)
TD
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MD
• (3) Miter Seam
TD
Not Recommended
MD
• (4) MD-TD Butt Seam
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TD
MD
MD
TD
TD
MD
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MD
TD
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Mockup
Contains:
Mitered Seam
MD-TD Seam
MD-MD Seam
Coved
Backsplash
Drop Edge
Stack Edge
V-Groove Edge
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Mockup
Contains:
Mitered Seam
MD-TD Seam
MD-MD Seam
Coved
Backsplash
Drop Edge
Stack Edge
V-Groove Edge
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Mockup – Sorrel (Stronger Pattern)
Contains:
Mitered Seam
MD-TD Seam
MD-MD Seam
Coved
Backsplash
Drop Edge
Stack Edge
V-Groove Edge
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Edge Buildups
top
(1) V-groove Edge
•
“top” of sheet visible on both surfaces
•
Pattern can “flow” over edge
•
Good with minimal radius
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edge
(2) Stacked Edge
•
Edge of sheet visible, see edge of veins
•
Not identical to top of sheet, but “flows”
•
Works well with many profiles
•
May see “layers”
(3) Drop Edge
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•
Side view has edge of top sheet, “top” of
dropped edge
Visible pattern difference for most Private
Collection colors
top
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edge
top
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edge
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Edge Buildups
(1) V-groove Edge
•
“top” of sheet visible on both surfaces
•
Pattern can “flow” over edge
•
Good with minimal radius
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(2) Stacked Edge
•
Edge of sheet visible, see edge of veins
•
Not identical to top of sheet, but “flows”
•
Works well with many profiles
•
May see “layers”
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(3) Drop Edge
•
Side view has edge of top sheet, “top” of
dropped edge
•
Visible pattern difference for many Private
Collection colors
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Coved Backsplashes
Coves have two transitions in a short
distance (deck-cove-backsplash)
• There is a visual break in pattern
• Some colors may appear a different shade in
the cove
• Veins may be more prominent in cove
• Some colors with more subtle patterns may
work
• Best practice is to show customers physical
samples to set expectations.
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Alternate Corner Designs
• Variations of Mitre corners
• Stepped
• Swooped
• Fan
• Alternatives to straight mitre
• Must have proper seam support strip
• Seam support strip must be supported properly
• Seam support must be filled completely with adhesive
• Higher cost to consumer helps to blend the pattern for better appearance
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Alternate Corner Designs
Stepped
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Alternate Corner Designs
Swoop
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Alternate Corner Designs
Fan
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Other Considerations
Some colors have ingredients that increase tool wear
• Ecru, Cirrus White, & Natural Gray (Camel – Library Color)
Private Collection colors can appear to be “softer” when
finishing
• Use care to get the proper finish
Thermoforming
• Heat to the lower end of the recommended range (150-160°C / 300-320°F)
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Summary
Private Collection colors have large scale patterns that require some
extra considerations
• Design and price with directionality in mind
• Don’t base pricing on area and sheet price, yield may be lower to keep segments in
the right orientation
• Not all fabrication methods are suitable, those that work with subtle patterns may not
work with bolder patterns
• Some colors have abrasive content that shortens tool life
Avoid surprises
• It is important to understand these characteristics and be able to set customer
expectations
• Physical samples help in setting expectations
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on technical data which DuPont believes to be reliable and is intended for use by persons having knowledge of this technical area at
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