Installing a Corian Ready-To-Install One-Piece Vanity Top & Bowl

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1 Installing a Corian Ready-To-Install One-Piece Vanity Top & Bowl Corian One-Piece Vanity Tops & Bowls are ready to install and require only cabinet or bracket support plus drilling of the faucet holes, as per plumbing requirements. The One-Piece Vanity Top & Bowl can be used for residential and commercial applications. Residential applications usually only require cabinet support, while commercial applications often require additional support as well. The front skirt needs to be fitted prior to installation RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS Preparation Inspect installation area and make sure cabinet is secured properly. Unpack vanity and check for shipping damage. (Report any problems to your place of purchase before proceeding further with installation.) Follow all manufacturer s instructions and safety information on silicone caulk containers. Ensure adequate ventilation before applying. Installation 1. Trial-fit vanity top to cabinet and wall. Use a utility knife to cut away interfering drywall as required. If vanity top rocks, insert a shim beneath lugs on underside of vanity top until it is level. Remove vanity top and secure shims to vanity cabinet. 2. If vanity top does not have predrilled faucet holes, drill holes using a 1 1 /4 (31 mm) diameter hole saw bit and paper pattern that comes with faucet hardware (Figure 21.1.A). If you need another paper pattern, determine if faucet hardware has 4 (102 mm) or 8 (203 mm) centers. Then use the appropriate size pattern found at the end of this instruction booklet. Before drilling, be sure faucet hardware will fit in recessed faucet deck area. Carefully sand away any chips on the upper and lower edges of each faucet hole. Figure 21.1.A 1

2 3. Before mounting vanity top, install faucets and drain assembly following manufacturer s instructions. If necessary, install the drain overflow assembly as follows: Figure 21.1.B Pop Up Valve Tail Pipe Assembly Overflow Opening Rubber Gasket Brass Nut Overflow Tube and Assembly In carton, locate plastic bag containing the overflow assembly (Figure 21.1.B). Begin by aligning the opening in the plastic donut with the drain opening. Bend vinyl tube against bowl until it reaches the overflow hole cover attached to the bowl. If necessary, carefully cut tube with a sharp utility knife. Slip tube over pipe nipple on overflow cover. Bend tube against bowl to check that the donut rests against drain opening with the black foam seal against the bowl. Wrap wire tie around tube at the top, snug it firmly then trim the excess. Vinyl tube must not be kinked or the overflow will not work properly. Caution: Once tightened by hand, do not tighten drain assembly more than 1 /4 turn with a wrench. Figure 21.1.C 2 UPDATE 6/07

3 4. Wipe off top of cabinet and bottom of vanity top with a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt, and let dry. Then apply a bead of silicone to the lugs on the vanity top where they contact the cabinet (Figure 21.1.C). 5. Carefully place vanity onto cabinet, ensuring that shims are placed as needed. 6. Attach drain pipe assembly. Use clear or color matched silicone to seal drain. Do Not use plumber s putty. Hand-tighten nut, then use a wrench or pliers to tighten additional 1 /4 turn. To avoid damaging overflow, do not overtighten. 7. If side splashes are to be installed, do it now. Notice that there are left and Figure 21.1.D right side splashes. The rounded over edge of the splash is the top edge and should face toward the bowl. Clean bottom edge of splash and edge of vanity with denatured alcohol. Then, apply thin beads of silicone to bottom edge and back edge of splash and set splash into place (Figure 21.1.D). Repeat for other splash. Caulking 1. Apply a fine bead of silicone along joint between side splashes and vanity. Also, caulk along top edge of side and backsplashes to fill gaps between wall and splash (Figure 21.1.E). Remove any excess silicone from wall. 2. Smooth bead with a clean, white rag dampened with denatured alcohol. Then wipe off any excess silicone. Figure 21.1.E 3

4 COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS 21.2 COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS Steps 1 to 5 apply to the U.S. One-Piece Vanity Top & Bowl. The following is one of many methods for attaching a skirt to a One- Piece Vanity Top & Bowl. It is not a required method. The fabricator is free to choose any method deemed appropriate. 1. Make the required Corian support brackets from 1 /2 (13 mm) scrap material as per Figure 21.2.A. The corner cutout must be made with a router to avoid inside corner stresses. Before glueing the Corian support brackets, check for square and adjust to requirements (Figure 21.2.B). Figure 21.2.A 3 /8 (10 mm) Make Corian Support Bracket from 1 /2 (13 mm) Corian Off-cuts //8 (35 mm) 1 (25 mm) Less Than the Height of the Skirt 1 3 /8 (35 mm) 6 3 /4 (170 mm) Figure 21.2.B 2. Cut a strip of waste Corian the length of the One-Piece Vanity Top & Bowl unit to be installed. This strip of Corian should be cut 1 /2 x 1 /2 (13 mm x 13 mm). Place the vanity unit facedown. Lightly sand the underside of the front edge detail. Use 150-grit paper. Clean thoroughly with a clean, white cloth and denatured alcohol. Set the Corian strip back from the front edge approximately 13 /16 (20 mm). Glue the Corian strip to the One-Piece Vanity Top & Bowl unit with cyanoacrylate (Figure 21.2.C). 4

5 COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS Figure 21.2.C 3. Space the support brackets between the bowls and sand the One-Piece Vanity Top & Bowl unit along the location at which the bracket will be placed. Clean with a clean, white cloth and denatured alcohol. Glue the brackets to the vanity unit with cyanoacrylate (Figure 21.2.D). Figure 21.2.D Bracket Positions Front Skirt 4. Cut the skirt to the required width. Apply Corian Joint Adhesive to the edges of the skirt and the Corian support brackets. Hold in place with dabs of hot-melt glue. Any excess adhesive can be applied to the support bracket as shown (Figures 21.2.E and 21.2.F). Smooth off the Corian Joint Adhesive on the skirt prior to it fully curing. This completes the installation of the skirt (Figure 21.2.G). Figures 21.2.E and 21.2.F 5

6 COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS Figure 21.2.G Corian Brace Glued with Joint Adhesive Smooth Excess Joint Adhesive Before it Cures 1 / 2 x 1 / 2 (13 mm x 13 mm) Corian Strip Glued with Cyanoacrylate Glue to the One-Piece Vanity Top & Bowl 5. If the Corian One-Piece Vanity Top & Bowl is to be installed between two walls and requires cutting to size, place the Corian One-Piece Vanity Top & Bowl face down and cut, using a long-reach radial arm saw or table saw. All saw marks and chips must be sanded out prior to installation. Please note that when making all measurements, allow a 1 /16 (1.5 mm) gap between the vanity top and the wall to allow Corian to expand and contract. For double-bowl One-Piece Vanity Top & Bowls, use a support bracket between bowls. Attach a 1 x 3 (25 mm x 75 mm) strip of wood to the vanity with silicone or panel adhesive. Attach the support bracket to the strip of wood with screws. Figure 21.2.H Wall Support Wood for Bracket Figure 21.2.I Figure 21.2.J 6

7 21.3 EASY ELEGANCE The Easy Elegance Bath Collection is a pre-made series of vanity tops that come in two versions: 1. Vanity Top with Cutout 2. Vanity Top with Bowls While the Easy Elegance vanity top is basically a do-it-yourself product, you may be asked to install it. If so, follow the steps as outlined in Section If the installation includes mounting a lavatory, follow the steps as outlined in Section