DUPONT
™
CORIAN
®
SOLID SURFACE
PRODUCT FABRICATION BULLETIN
NA/ENGLISH
“Apron” Type Sink Base Cabinet
Must be greater than 11" (280 mm)
Corian
®
Model 690 Farm Sink
11.0"
(280mm)
DUPONT
™
CORIAN
®
FARM SINK
(MODEL 690) INSTALLATION
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INTRODUCTION
his bulletin addresses installation of the DuPont™ Corian®
Farm Sink (model 690).
OVERVIEW
he DuPont™ Corian® Farm Sink requires cabinet
preparation and support for a successful installation. he
recommended installation is a “soft” seam undermount. In
addition, the narrow strip of countertop behind the sink
needs proper support during fabrication, transportation,
and installation.
A. TOOLS REQUIRED
• Safety glasses
• Tape measure
• Level
• Jig saw
• 2" (51 mm) spring clamps
• Caulk gun
• 36" (914 mm) bar clamps (3)
B. CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES REQUIRED
• Masking tape
• Construction adhesive
• Silicone sealant
• 1" x 4" x 36" (25 x 102 x 914 mm) pine board
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• 2" x 4" x 36" (51 x 102 x 914 mm) lumber (2)
• 12" x 20" x 1/2" (305 x 508 x 12 mm) plywood (2)
• 1" (25 mm) drywall screws (16)
• 2" (51 mm) drywall screws (18)
• Template sheet (cardboard or heavy paper)
C. PREPARATION:
C.1. Sink Fit
he DuPont™ Corian® Farm Sink is designed to mount
under the countertop in an “Apron” type sink base cabinet.
Verify that the cabinet apron height is greater than the
height of the Farm Sink apron. he sink base should be 33"
(840 mm) or wider. Installing this sink in a 30" (760 mm)
sink base will require extensive modiication to the side
walls and is not recommended.
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Wood dimensions provided are nominal values. Actual values are smaller and should be
measured wherever precise dimensions are required.
Figure C-1
