Numerous manufacturer's produce "solid surface" materials
commonly used for kitchen and bathroom countertops and sinks. Corian® is
manufactured by Dupont® and was the first solid surface material on the
market.
Due to Corian's® resistance to moisture and its' renewable surface, this material is ideal for use
in an outdoor environment and was chosen for the plant markers, headstones and plaques for
this reason. Corian® will never fade, corrode, discolor or warp in any
outdoor conditions or climate.
Not only is Corian one of the most durable materials for outdoor use,
but it's beautiful polished surface gives the appearance of real granite.
Custom Engraving Services also applies a "rough edge" to the Corian
Headstones/Plaques that simulates real granite and offers these plaques and
headstones at a much
lower cost than traditional granite memorial products.
Our Corian® Plant Markers and Headstones/Plaques are hand engraved with an ultra high speed tool
that produces a narrow groove in the Corian® marker/headstone/plaque (1/8" deep),
which is then inlaid with green or black enamel
paint and guaranteed not to fade when placed outdoors.
Corian® comes in many colors and shades. (see below samples). However, C.E.S.
has determined that our Plant Markers look best on "sandstone"
or white Corian®. Engraved lettering on plant markers or garden signs is
inlaid with dark green enamel paint. Engraved lettering on memorial plaques
and headstones is inlaid with black enamel paint.
For Memorial Headstones/Plaques (for pets
or humans) we offer the "sandstone" , "dusk", or white Corian® shades
in 1/2" thickness, with your choice of green or black lettering. See Corian® colors below.
Suggested Corian®
colors to use for
Plant Markers or
Garden signs:
When you desire the plant markers to blend in with your
garden or display or exhibit and not overpower the
plant/shrub/tree being labeled, it is suggested that you choose the sandstone
shade. When you desire the marker, label or sign to
stand out and be particularly noticeable from a distance, it is suggested that
you choose the white Corian®.
Please note that
the Corian® shades may not appear accurately when viewed on your computer
screen. We
think the colors show accurately here, but that may depend on your monitor
settings. If a more accurate view of Corian's® colors is desired, please visit
a Home Depot or other store that displays Corian® samples.
CORIAN® Wall Plaques for indoor or outdoor use are 1/4"
thickness in and are offered in white or sandstone. Corian® Headstones for
indoor or outdoor use are 1/2" thickness are offered in Dusk or
Sandstone or white shades of Corian®.
Pictured below
are samples of the Dusk, Sandstone and Aurora shades of Corian®
(sample of white
Corian not shown. Aurora shade offered upon special request)
