- 1). Sand the surfaces that you intend to adhere with 400-grit sandpaper. Only sand the wood and Corian enough to create a rough surface. Clean away any sawdust or other debris completely with a rag soaked in denatured alcohol.
- 2). Apply five minute epoxy glue to adhere Corian to wood. Mix the two parts of the five minute epoxy together in a small, disposable plastic container according to the manufacturer's instructions. Only mix the amount that you will need. Spread a thin layer of the epoxy over the areas to be adhered with a popsicle stick or other flat, disposable tool. Spread the glue right over the edges to ensure that the entire surface is covered.
- 3). Apply the Joint Adhesive for DuPont Corian Solid Surfaces to adhere Corian to itself. Mix the two parts of the adhesive together in a small, disposable plastic container according to the manufacturer's instructions. Only mix the amount that you will need. Spread a thin layer of the joint adhesive over the areas to be adhered with a popsicle stick or other flat, disposable tool. Spread the glue right over the edges to ensure that the entire surface is covered.
- 4). Press the two glued surfaces together. Take care to be accurate. Clamp the two surfaces together by tightening your spring clamp as tight as possible. Use as many clamps as you have and spread them out evenly--at least every 6 inches--to place equal pressure on the glue. Glue will ooze out of the edges. Do not wipe it up. Remove it later when it is dry.
- 5). Leave the clamps on while the epoxy/joint adhesive cures at least overnight. The longer you keep the Corian clamped, the better the glue will hold.
- 6). Remove the clamps and sand off the excess joint adhesive/epoxy. Start with 100-grit sandpaper, then use 150-grit. If the glue is still not gone, jump up to 220-grit sandpaper.
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