Wilsonart do a product called SSV (in Ireland) - it is a 3mm solid
surface (Corian type) product and it can be bonded onto mdf,
particleboard or other stable substrates. It gives you the look and
feel of Corian but at a much reduced price. Very good range of colours
- have used it myself and it is exactly like the real thing - you use
built up edges to give the look of inch and 1/2 material. Check it out
on their web page to see what you think.

Good Luck

JerseyMike wrote:
i'm somewhere between 8-16 months from redoing the entire kitchen. i don't
necessarily need to "break the bank" and go high end on everything, but i
don't want formica countertops. the time frame on doing the kitchen over
isn't a pressing situation where it has to be done ASAP but we've been in
the house 14yrs and it's still origional, early '60's but w/ new appliances
6 yrs ago. i'm looking for the best bang for my $$ on countertops and i
like the smooth look and feel of Corian and similar tops but looking for the
best of both worlds....good price, long life and durability to usage. is
waiting on newer products advisable??? or are the products ouit there now
the best to offer??

thanks for any tips and advice,

mike.........