The short answer
A Corian or solid-surface worktop in the UK typically costs around £300–£450 per m² for the material, with fitted figures commonly working out at roughly £1,150–£1,400 for a 2m² run, £1,650–£2,000 for 3m² and £2,150–£2,600 for 4m². For a full kitchen, solid surface usually lands in the £2,000–£4,500 range depending on size and complexity. Corian is an acrylic-and-mineral solid surface that is non-porous, can be joined seamlessly and even take an integrated sink, and small scratches can be sanded out — something not possible with granite or quartz. It costs more than laminate but generally less than premium stone, sitting between the two on price and performance.
Corian is priced per square metre for the material, plus skilled fabrication for the seamless joins and any integrated sink or drainer. The figures below are typical UK ranges for guidance, not quotations.
Typical UK Corian costs
- Material~£300–£450 / m²
- 2m² fitted~£1,150–£1,400
- 3m² fitted~£1,650–£2,000
- 4m² fitted~£2,150–£2,600
- Full kitchen~£2,000–£4,500
What you are paying for
- Material: the solid-surface sheet itself, around £300–£450 per m² depending on colour and range.
- Seamless fabrication: Corian is thermoformed and bonded so joins are near-invisible — specialist work that adds to the labour.
- Integrated sink & drainer: moulding the sink and drainer into the surface is a popular Corian feature that adds cost.
- Fitting & removal: labour is typically £100–£150 per hour, with a full install often £600–£1,400 in labour.
| Item | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Corian material | £300–£450 / m² | varies by colour & range |
| 2m² fitted | ~£1,150–£1,400 | small run |
| 3m² fitted | ~£1,650–£2,000 | medium run |
| 4m² fitted | ~£2,150–£2,600 | larger run |
Indicative UK figures for guidance. Sourced UK guidance from MyJobQuote and Checkatrade Corian cost guides.
How Corian compares on price and performance
Corian sits between laminate and stone. It is more than laminate because it is a solid material fabricated and fitted by specialists, but generally less than premium granite or quartz. Its strengths are the seamless look — joins, upstands and integrated sinks blend in — and repairability, since light scratches and scuffs can be sanded out rather than living with them. The trade-off is heat: solid surface copes with general warmth but a very hot pan placed directly on it can mark the surface, so a trivet is sensible. Many Corian surfaces also carry a manufacturer warranty, which is worth confirming with your supplier.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Corian worktop cost in the UK?
The material is typically around £300–£450 per m², with fitted figures of roughly £1,150–£1,400 for 2m², £1,650–£2,000 for 3m² and £2,150–£2,600 for 4m². A full kitchen in solid surface commonly lands in the £2,000–£4,500 range depending on size and complexity.
Is Corian cheaper than granite or quartz?
Generally yes. Corian usually costs more than laminate but less than premium granite or quartz, sitting between the two on price. The exact figure depends on the range, the seamless fabrication and any integrated sink or drainer.
Can scratches in Corian be repaired?
Yes. Because Corian is a solid acrylic-and-mineral surface, light scratches and scuffs can usually be sanded out and the finish restored — something that cannot be done with granite or quartz. Direct heat from a hot pan can still mark it, so a trivet is advisable.
Sources & further reading
Figures on this page are typical UK ranges drawn from published sources and depend on your specific kitchen. They are guidance, not a quotation.