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Installing a Custom Corian Tub Surround

Bob moves on to the master bathroom and reviews the work already completed. Shelving has been installed as has paneling under the window. New double windows give a nice historic look. The windows have a historic look but hi-tech, with low-emissivity glass for improved energy efficiency. Bob then talks with Grant Garcia and Chris Dada of Sterling Surfaces who are installing a Corian tub surround. Garcia explains the caulking being applied has mildew resistance to prevent mildew that forms inside the seam between the soaking tub and the deck. Garcia explains that Corian is non-porous and won't support the growth of bacteria and mold. The Corian is custom fabricated to fit the tub. This custom fitting is done through a digital photo template system. A series of photos of the tub are taken, fed through a computer, and rendered into a CAD drawing for the cutting and construction of the tub deck. The Corian has been cut to accomodate the addition of a tile covering against the cementitious board on the back wall of the tub. The deck has a water damway to prevent water from getting through the base of the tiling, wicking up the drywall, or seeping into the wood in back of the cement boards. Garcia recommends using a tool when working with the caulking, as human hands can introduce bacteria that can cause problems. More information