You are planning a new kitchen or a new bath, or perhaps refreshing existing countertops — what an exciting time for you! At this point, you may be looking at the many wonderful materials that are available to you and wondering where to start. As Director of Product Styling and Development for DuPont Surfaces, I’ve put together this guide to help you select the materials and colors that are just right for you.

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Corian®
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2. go ahead, get emotional about your home again.
DuPont Surfaces makes it easy to be passionate about creating your own beautiful and easy-to-care-for
spaces, from kitchen to bath and everywhere in between. Only DuPont offers such a wide range of
premium surfaces that appeal to your inner designer and are backed by years of innovation and science.
Feel free to obsess over DuPont™ Corian®, the ultimate design choice. Dream in the vibrant, three-
dimensional colors of DuPont™ Zodiaq® and the dramatic movement and veining of the new Zodiaq®
–Okite® Collection. Escape to Granite Certified by DuPont™ and discover true natural beauty.

3. You are planning a new kitchen or a new bath, or perhaps refreshing existing
countertops — what an exciting time for you! At this point, you may be looking
at the many wonderful materials that are available to you and wondering where
to start. As Director of Product Styling and Development for DuPont Surfaces,
I’ve put together this guide to help you select the materials and colors that are
just right for you.
Today, there are so many materials available for your countertop surfaces that
with some help, it can be easy to pick the one that offers the right blend of beauty,
style and functionality for your family. Begin the process by thinking about your
lifestyle. Do you spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking? Do you entertain
often? How much time do you have for cleaning and maintaining your surfaces?
Do you have children?
The countertop color choices available to you are even greater, and they will determine
the ambiance of your rooms. Do you want to create a sleek, contemporary space or
a comfortable, traditional gathering space? Do warm, natural colors and textures
suit your personality? Do you prefer bright, strong colors that suit your on-the-go
lifestyle? Do you like high contrast or soft tone-on-tone combinations?
This brochure will help you answer these questions by guiding you through the
material and color options. Think about your decisions, have fun and remember
to let your personality be your guide. You will then make the best possible choices
for you and your family and be proud of your home for years to come.
All the best,
Ginguei Ebnesajjad
Director of Product Styling and Development
DuPont Building Innovations/Surfaces
a few words about choosing colors and countertops
Countertop in DuPontTM
Corian®
Lava Rock.

4. material
You can’t go wrong with any of these countertop choices from DuPont Surfaces. Consider DuPont™ Corian®
solid surfaces for the perimeter counters in the room; then choose a contrasting color of DuPont™ Zodiaq®
quartz surface for a dramatic island. You’ll create a kitchen with more visual interest than if you select just one
material for all countertops. Of course, whichever surfaces are right for you, it’s good to know that you have
the widest range of colors available and that all of our surfaces are backed by a limited 10-year warranty, when
installed by a DuPont Certified Fabricator/Installer.
corian®
The ultimate design choice, DuPont™
Corian® is available in more than 140
colors. And it’s luxurious and inviting
to the touch, with a soft matte texture.
What’s more, Corian® offers easy-to-
care-for seamless sinks and a variety of
backsplash and edge treatment options.
> Nonporous and seamless,
Corian® makes it easy to prevent
the growth of bacteria, mold or
mildew.
> Solid and renewable—scratches
can be quickly removed with mild
household abrasives.
> Heat-resistant Corian® stands up
to accidental heat exposure for
short periods.
> Uncompromisingly stylish,
the Corian® Private Collection
captures the shifting textures and
fluid patterns of nature.
zodiaq®
Unconventionally natural, DuPont™
Zodiaq® improves upon Mother Nature
with a countertop that is stronger and
easier to maintain than stone. Zodiaq®
is 93% quartz crystals, combining
advanced DuPont technology with the
radiance, subtle shimmer and hardness
of quartz. And now, the Zodiaq®–Okite®
collection brings dramatic movement
and veining to your design palette.
> Zodiaq® is resistant to scratches,
chips and cracks.
> No sealing is required—Zodiaq®
is nonporous and stain-resistant.
> Zodiaq® is heat-resistant.
> The color consistency of Zodiaq®
makes matching long-seamed
countertops and many counter
surfaces easier.
To find a DuPont Surfaces retailer near you, visit countertops.dupont.com or call 1-800-4CORIAN.

5. Countertop in DuPontTM
Zodiaq®
Ocean Blue with Roundover edge.
Countertop in DuPontTM
Corian®
Lava Rock, with Bullnose edge and DuPontTM
Corian®
seamless sink.

6. new colors to satisfy your inner designer.
Before selecting a color, consider the feeling you want to achieve in your finished interior. Should it be warm
and cozy? A cool, serene backdrop? A dramatic setting? Visualize the final effect you want and it will help you
gravitate toward a warmer or cooler palette, a lighter or darker range of color choices in floors, walls, cabinets
and countertops.
While DuPont is recognized as the leader in dynamic science and in creating products that make life better and safer,
we don’t stop there. Every year, the professionals at DuPont work with leading architects and designers to forecast
the latest color trends. So you can find the hues, patterns and textures that help you create ideal living spaces.
To order a sample, visit countertops.dupont.com or call 1-800-4CORIAN.
dupont™ corian®
Aztec Gold
Aloe Vera Stone Harbor
Rain Cloud Sonora
Egyptian Copper
Medea
Clam Shell
Cinnabar
Burled Beach
Lava Rock
Raw SilkGobi

7. dupont™ zodiaq® and the zodiaq® – okite® collection
Crema Botticino
Rosso Verona
Giallo MichelangeloBianco Carrara Crema Marfil
Marrone Ambrato Royal Brown
Ocean Blue
Marrone Emperador
Black Forest Snow White

8. four easy steps to selBy following four simple steps, it’s easy to create stylish, practical interiors that
your countertops. Read through these steps and use the following pages to
To find a DuPont Surfaces retailer near you, visit countertops.dupont.com or call 1-800-4CORIAN.
Colors from left to right: Corian®
Adobe, Corian®
Aloe Vera, Corian®
Burled Beach and Zodiaq®
Ocean Blue.
start with your cabinets.
Are you choosing new cabinets or matching existing ones?
In both cases, cabinets are often the dominant element in many
rooms, especially if you’re selecting colors for a kitchen with
above-the-counter cabinets. Remember, cabinets will do much
to set the overall style and tone. All of the finishes and surfaces
you choose should complement the cabinets.
look closely at wood tones.
All cabinet woods have a unique tone and color cast—redder,
browner, more yellow, greenish, silvery. The color may come from
the natural tone of the wood or from stains and finishes.
Take a careful look at your finish options. Will your cabinet tones
be warm or cool, light or dark, natural, blonde or brunette, or
glazed with subtle highlights? Also, don’t forget to select the grain.
And remember to consider the overall effect you are creating before
looking at specific finish and color options.
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9. lecting countertopssuit your personality, whether you’re starting from scratch or simply refreshing
determine possible cabinet colors and complementary countertop surfaces.
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consider the balance of materials.
Think about your floors, walls and furniture when choosing
countertops, not just the cabinets. All these elements should
relate to each other in some way, through texture, color or feeling.
And remember, it’s okay to mix countertop surface materials.
You may find a granite island works well with perimeter
countertops of DuPont™ Zodiaq® or DuPont™ Corian®.
find the color that,s best for you.
Here are three ways to choose the right countertop colors:
> Choose a high contrast color for countertops for visual interest.
This avoids the trap of “too much of a good thing” and creates
a livelier space.
> For a serene color scheme, stay in the same color family as the
cabinets. Go darker or lighter to avoid blandness—choosing
countertops in the same color family will give your room a
restful, soothing look.
> Make the countertops a focal point when using contemporary,
clean-lined cabinets. Using strong colors or textures adds visual
interest to contemporary cabinets and helps create a dramatic space.
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10. To order a sample, visit countertops.dupont.com or call 1-800-4CORIAN.
Lighter woods may appear more neutral and open. If you,re considering lighter cabinets, you can create contrast
with your choice of countertop. Or go light all the way in countertops and cabinets, with darker flooring for
contrast.
glazed cabinets
maple, antique white
maple, heirloom ivory
c o l o r d e s i g n 1
maple, coastal white sable
Corian®
Sonora
Corian®
Camel
Corian®
Tranquil
Corian®
Concrete
Zodiaq®
Bianco Carrara
Zodiaq®
Rosso Verona
Corian®
Clam Shell
Corian®
Sahara
Corian®
Egyptian Copper
Corian®
Verde
Zodiaq®
Crema Botticino
Zodiaq®
Ocean Blue
Corian®
Burled Beach
Corian®
Acorn
Corian®
Cinnabar
Corian®
Moss
Zodiaq®
Crema Marfil
Zodiaq®
Smokey Topaz

11. Island countertop in DuPontTM
Corian®
Sonora with Eased edge. Cabinets in Maple, Coastal White Sable.

12. To order a sample, visit countertops.dupont.com or call 1-800-4CORIAN.
A classic, striking marriage of white cabinets and black countertops—or vice versa— is always in fashion. But keep
in mind, black and white cabinets let you explore limitless color options, like brightly colored DuPont™ Corian®
countertops. Or for a sophisticated urban twist, go darker and mix in stainless appliances and a flat-black tiled floor.
black & white cabinets
maple, coastal white
maple, black enamel
c o l o r d e s i g n 2
maple, designer white
Corian®
Chamois
Corian®
Gobi
Corian®
Sagebrush
Corian®
Aloe Vera
Zodiaq®
Marrone Ambrato
Zodiaq®
Black Forest
Corian®
Camel
Corian®
Stone Harbor
Corian®
Canvas
Corian®
Winter Wheat
Zodiaq®
Crema Botticino
Zodiaq®
Royal Brown
Corian®
Cinnabar
Corian®
Cirrus White
Corian®
Fawn
Corian®
Burled Beach
Zodiaq®
Bianco Carrara
Zodiaq®
Crema Marfil

13. Countertop in DuPontTM
Zodiaq®
Crema Marfil with Eased edge. Cabinets in Maple, Black Enamel.

14. To order a sample, visit countertops.dupont.com or call 1-800-4CORIAN.
Dark woods often have red undertones and blend beautifully with very dark countertops to create dramatic settings.
For balance, select lighter flooring and stainless steel appliances in kitchens. In older houses especially, this combination
often suits the architecture.
red-toned cabinets
cherry, amaretto
cherry, sangria
c o l o r d e s i g n 3
cherry, nutmeg
Corian®
Rain Cloud
Corian®
Stone Washed
Corian®
Canvas
Corian®
Sonora
Zodiaq®
Smokey Topaz
Zodiaq®
Rosso Verona
Corian®
Clam Shell
Corian®
Mojave
Corian®
Lava Rock
Corian®
Sagebrush
Zodiaq®
Bianco Carrara
Zodiaq®
Crema Marfil
Corian®
Burled Beach
Corian®
Aubergine
Corian®
Mojave
Corian®
Raw Silk
Zodiaq®
Giallo Michelangelo
Zodiaq®
Cappuccino

15. Island countertop in DuPontTM
Zodiaq®
Smokey Topaz with Ogee edge. Perimeter countertop in DuPontTM
Zodiaq®
Smokey Topaz with Bullnose edge. Cabinets in Cherry, Nutmeg.

16. If you’re infatuated with dark brown woods in furniture and cabinets, try pairing them with robin’s egg blue, ice blue,
lettuce green, citrus orange or lavender wall and trim colors for an even more stylish effect. Select a lighter countertop to
contrast with dark brown cabinets, and then pick up one of the other colors for accents, window treatments or furniture.
brown-toned cabinets
knotty alder, champagne
wenge
c o l o r d e s i g n 4
To order a sample, visit countertops.dupont.com or call 1-800-4CORIAN.
maple, natural
Zodiaq®
Woodland Gray
Zodiaq®
Ocean Blue
Corian®
Lava Rock
Corian®
Aloe Vera
Corian®
Egyptian Copper
Corian®
Clam Shell
Corian®
Sonora
Zodiaq®
Meteor Gray
Corian®
Raffia
Corian®
Burled Beach
Corian®
Verde
Zodiaq®
Black Forest
Zodiaq®
Bianco Carrara
Zodiaq®
Giallo Michelangelo
Corian®
Green Tea
Corian®
Rain Cloud
Corian®
Ecru
Corian®
Tumbleweed

17. Countertop in DuPontTM
Corian®
Lava Rock with Bullnose edge and DuPontTM
Corian®
seamless sink. Cabinets in Maple, Natural.

18. get in touch with your inner designer. Make the ultimate
design choice. Step out of the mainstream. Show off your love for natural beauty. It’s all possible
with DuPont Surfaces, from Corian® to Zodiaq®. They’re the natural choice of homeowners and
designers who desire the very best. Check out the great new tools to help you design your
ideal interior space, at countertops.dupont.com

19. dupont surfaces, from people as passionate
about beauty and quality as you are.
For 40 years, DuPont scientists and engineers have created beautiful, enduringsurfaces
thatcaptivatetheinnerdesigner in every discriminating homeowner. And our surfaces are
designed to work virtually everywhere in your home, from kitchens to baths to
entertainment areas.
We’re the people who pioneered the technology that makes DuPont™ Corian® solid
surfaces the standard of beauty, durability and easy care. What’s more, we continue
to expand the palette to make certain you have the choices that suit your ideal
living spaces.
People everywhere are discovering the surface that’s unconventionally natural,
DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces. It blends the durability and beauty of quartz
crystals with DuPont innovation, so you can bring easy care, stain resistance and
lasting value to your home.
Beyond science, we also work with architects and designers to forecast the colors
that help everyone create inviting and appealing spaces that stand the test of time
both functionally and aesthetically.
To order a sample, or to find the DuPont Surfaces retailer nearest you, visit us at
countertops.dupont.com or call 1-800-4CORIAN.

20. Copyright © 2007 DuPont. All Rights Reserved. The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont
TM
, The miracles of science
TM
,
Corian®
solid surfaces and Zodiaq®
quartz surfaces are registered trademarks or trademarks of E. I. du Pont de
Nemours and Company or its affiliates.
Okite®
is a registered trademark of Seieffe Industries, Italy.
Visit countertops.dupont.com or call 1-800-4CORIAN.
countertop color design guidecolor, material and passion
corian
zodiaqPrinted in the U.S.A. K-16242 (07/07)