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Originally Posted by AllenCheryl21
I just assumed it was granite. I’m no carpenter.
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I am a carpenter (was - retired now). Also, I was a certified solid surface installer (certification lapsed since retiring).
That is a solid surface counter. Corian is just a brand name. (see pic from 2011 Laredo brochure)
Solid surface is easy to work with. It can be cut with a circular saw, a jig saw, an oscillating saw - - even a hand saw, if necessary. It can be routed and shaped just like wood, also.
You definitely do not need an OEM sink. You can use any sink you like - - that fits. You would need to utilize a sink large enough to enclose all of the OEM sink space. If you have the countertop room, lay out the new sink opening (to cover/include ALL of the old sink), then just cut it out with the tools you have. (hint here - rounded corners are less likely to develop cracks later. Drill a 3/4 or 1 inch hole at each corner before cutting the straight lines)
Even if you found an OEM sink, as a DIY'er, an undermount sink may be challenging, but doable. (There are particular procedures and adhesives needed to properly install an undermount sink to solid surface) Personally, I prefer and old school drop in sink - - real stainless steel. They are easy to install, light weight, and a good one will last forever.