Cutting a hole through corian

[camper1999]

I want to add a water filter with dispenser to my kitchen sink. My counter top is corian. I need to drill a hole through the corian to install the faucet. It look fairly simple. Has anyone done this and/or ran into any issues?

[TeJay]

Corian is a plastic composite. It can be drilled, routed and sawed. A forstner bit will work but drill slow to avoid building up heat. Those bits also come in a variety of sizes that will work for a your sink fixtures.

TeJay

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by TeJay

Corian is a plastic composite. It can be drilled, routed and sawed. A forstner bit will work but drill slow to avoid building up heat. Those bits also come in a variety of sizes that will work for a your sink fixtures.

TeJay

X2 and also the caution about over speeding the bit.
Corian will burn (brown) if overheated.

[dmf564]

When I work in a counter top and cabinet shop we always used paddle bits for straight holes like your wanting. Just use a new bit and don't let the shreds fill the hole as your drilling. If at all possible have a shop-vac running to keep it clear.

[garbonz]

Hole saw works fine also, run slow, drip water, be patient. Piece of cake. Works on real granite also.

[camper1999]

Thanks all

[Sirsea]

Hole saw is your best best, done it several times on home counter top. Didn't use any water/lubricant, just slow steady speed and light pressure.

[camper1999]

Done and success.

[Joe_GA]

So, what did you use? Hole saw, paddle bit?

[camper1999]

Hole Saw. It worked great.

[Twisty]

Why is your sink mounted so far up the wall?

[Joe_GA]

Originally Posted by camper1999

Hole Saw. It worked great.

Thanks! I'm planning to do the same thing when I get a "round-to-it"!