The advantages are many – It’s easy to clean and maintain, with a nonporous surface and a smooth, seamless appearance when compared with traditional work surfaces. For the kitchen, its stain resistant and slip resistant properties make it the obvious choice. It’s durability makes it a surface of the future – long lasting, and stands up to weathering, hard knocks and scratches. This makes Corian ideal for both the home and high-traffic commercial environments. While wear-and-tear affects other materials severely over a short period of time, Corian has the edge on longevity.