Hi there,
I was wanting to know best method to fix / paint a burn mark on a laminate ledge / shelf without replacing the whole sheet.
The burn mark is from a tea light candle
All advice is appreciated greatly
Thank you
JamieK
Hello @JamieK
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about fixing a burn mark on your laminate benchtop.
This burn mark is quite severe and will still be noticeable even with a cosmetic repair. I suggest trying this method, first get a Scotch-Brite 155 x 100mm Heavy Duty Scourer Pad - 6 Pack and soak it in dishwashing liquid. Vigorously scrub the burn mark until you notice that the scrubbing is no longer having any effect on the burn. It should reduce the darkness of the burn a great deal.
The next step is to use Flexovit 100mm x 1m 400 Grit Wet And Dry Sandpaper Roll. Carefully sand the burn mark in a back and forth direction. Don't be tempted to do it in a circular fashion, your objective is to remove more of the burn mark. However, please be aware that over sanding the burn mark will reveal the timber base of the laminate sheet. You want to reach the point where the burn mark is almost gone or barely noticeable but still retain the colour of the laminate top.
But what if the damage is more severe and the laminate has been totally burned off? I suggest going to the store's colour sample chart in the paint department and seeing which colour is the closest to your benchtop finish. Ask the paint specialist to mix you a few sample pots in the colours you've chosen. Use a UNi-PRO 4 Piece Foam Brush Set to paint the damage.
Let me tag our experienced members @prettyliving and @craftyhopper for their recommendations.
Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing your benchtop repaired.
Eric
Do you know anyone that fix do this for me? I live at 3977
Hello @Trish5
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us.
How bad is the damage to your benchtop? Would you be able to post a photo of what happened? Once our members see your bench top, they'll be able to assess its condition. We can then make recommendations on possible repair options.
However, if you need your bench top repaired quickly, I can only suggest posting the job on Airtasker or Hipages.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Hi I was hoping you could tell me an easy and cost effective way to patch up this small burn mark on a white laminate bench top, I have included a coin in the image to show a size comparison. Ta
Hi @nfount
-The ultimate fix is replacing the laminate sheeting but I havnt seen stocks of laminate any where these days.
- Replace the bench top there are a bunch of bench tops avaliable at bunnings to choose from. You need the similar sizes for starters.
Repair the laminate as best as possible
I would try scratching that black off and out back to what ever color is underneath the black burn mark. I might use butter knife as a scraper point downwards.I hope it will go white.
Plan B mix up some araldite any type and mix in a couple drops of acryilic white paint (with a whisker of yellow) so the mixed araldite looks white.
Fill the hole with white araldite and then cover the hole with clear sticky tape stretched across this will give a flatter shiny gloss finish hopefully level with the bench top height. and no sanding required.
If sanding required use 1200 gt wet and dry sand paper, Wet the sand paper with water and the bench top to and in small circles only on the repair spot sand back any lumps .
@EricL may know some more ready made purpose products on hand at bunnings to suit this purpose.
Hope this helps you.
Welcome to the community @nfount.
Great to see you get some helpful advice from @Jewelleryrescue. He is correct that replacing might be the only way to get a perfect result. But there are other techniques you might like to try as suggested by our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. expert @EricL in the discussion How to fix a burn mark on benchtop laminate? as well as the Best Advice article How to repair a damaged laminate benchtop?
Hope that helps.
Jason
Ta for your help it will have to be plan b i think
Ta Jason I will check them out. Any advice or tips on the best products to use are greatly appreciated @EricL
There is a bench top white or black repair kit I never used it as the cost of it I prefer replacing the actual top but that isnt everyones skill level as many factors are involved.
I/N: 1370084
$249
Hi @nfount,
I see @EricL has recommended some products in the discussion How to fix a burn mark on benchtop laminate? If you need for suggestions or advice please let us know.
Mitchell
Hi I’m hoping someone can help me. I have a burn mark on my bench top it looks like a laminate bench top but I’m no expert. Does anyone know how I could patch this over? Thankyou!
Hello @kasey1
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about repairing your benchtop.
I suggest having a quick look at our best advice article - How to repair a damaged laminate benchtop? I also recommend having a look at this discussion - How to fix a burn mark on benchtop laminate? by @JamieK.
One other option is to cut the damaged portion of the laminate with a Stanley Knife and filling the damage with UNi-PRO 500g Multi Purpose Interior Filler - 500g. Your goal is to fill the damage to the same level as the benchtop. Once the filler cures, I suggest sanding it flat using a Rocket Sanding Sponge Kit - 10 Pack.
Once the surface is nice and flat, I suggest painting the surface with paint that is close to the colour of your benchtop. You'll need to touch up the paint from time to time as it will wear out due to daily use. Should the opportunity present itself, I propose replacing the benchtop with a new one.
Could you please provide any suggestion on how to repair it to make its original appearance.
Thank you.
Hi @alex23,
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community and many thanks for your question.
I would start by gently trying to remove the discolouration using Scotch-Brite 155 x 100mm Heavy Duty Scourer Pads and dishwashing liquid such as Morning Fresh Lemon Dishwashing Liquid. Once you see that this is no longer having any effect on the discolouration, you might like to use Flexovit 100mm x 1m 400 Grit Wet And Dry Sandpaper in the same manner. Be careful not to rub too hard, you are simply trying to remove the discolouration, not the actual laminate coating.
Once you have removed as much of the discolouration as possible you can fill the areas where the laminate has burnt through with PC-11 56g White Epoxy Paste, which can then be sanded to a suitable finish and painted if required.
You might like to check out these previous threads for some similar repairs:
Please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions or would like further help.
Jacob
As I mistakenly placed a hot small cooktop on the kitchen laminate, a small area was burnt. Table top is made of block wood covered by off white plywood laminate.
please help me how it will fix or suggest an effective way out. Thank you so much.
Hello @Simarpreet15
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about repairing your benchtop.
To effectively reduce burn marks on your laminate benchtop, start by using a Scotch-Brite 155 x 100mm Heavy Duty Scourer Pad and ordinary dishwashing soap. Apply the soap to the affected area and scrub with the pad in a straight, left-to-right motion. Avoid circular scrubbing, as this can further damage the surface.
Once you’ve cleaned the area to the best of your ability, consider enhancing the appearance by matching the benchtop’s colour. Visit your local store to find a colour sample that closely resembles your benchtop and purchase a small sample pot of the matching paint.
Using a fine brush, carefully apply the paint to the deeper burn marks. Water-based paint can be diluted for a subtler application; therefore, applying several light coats is preferable to one thick layer to avoid making the repair noticeable.
Although this method will significantly reduce the visibility of the damage, it’s important to note that replacing the laminate or the entire benchtop is the ideal solution for a permanent fix.
In the meantime, you can also camouflage the area by placing decorative items over it, such as a display piece, a potted plant, or an Urban 40cm Ripple Mango Wood Board Cutting/chopping Block - Natural/white. This approach provides a quick and aesthetically pleasing disguise for the burn marks.
hi, Can you help me by suggesting what I can do to fix it and how to find the same colour with the laminate? Thanks.. I’ll do all of it with bunnings
Hi @Fy,
Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.
Unfortunately, that burn looks to be too severe to carry out a cosmetic repair. You may have some success scrubbing the burn mark using some steel wool or an abrasive scourer, but it would be impossible to completely remove it as the colour in the laminate has been burnt away.
I'm sorry to say that the only fix I can offer that would give you a good result is to replace the benchtop.
You might like to have a look at our benchtop range, as well as our custom benchtop installation service as options you might like to consider.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Please tell me how to fix it DIY, I want to try,, just give me what tools I need to repair it? and what colour of the vinyl?
I'd suggest having a read of @MitchellMc's advice on How to repair burnt kitchen benchtop?
As he has said, unfortunately, there is not a great deal you can do to repair this kind of thing and it would be extremely difficult to match the vinyl exactly. If you could find the manufacturer of the benchtop, you may be able to colour-match it to one of their products.
The best cosmetic repair I can offer is to cut out and remove the burnt sections using a utility knife. Once removed, fill the voids with PC-11 56g White Epoxy Paste. Allow the epoxy to fully dry and then do your best to paint the patch to match.
Unfortunately, due to the speckled colour pattern, it is not possible to simply use one colour of paint. I'd suggest heading to your local store and grabbing a handful of colour cards to take home and compare.
Once you've selected some colours that you think will work, get the team at the Paint Desk to mix you up some sample pots and grab some touch-up brushes so you can do your best to replicate the pattern.
Hi Team,
I have a laminated stone benchtop which is having burnt mark shown in attached photo.
I would like to know how to remove this burn mark.
Kindly someone guide me to the right contact person or advise how to fix this.
Thanks,
Hana.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @hanamanth. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about repairing a laminate benchtop.Unfortunately, there's no real way to repair the damage as the laminate has been melted and scorched. You'll find many previous discussions on the subject that you might like to read through; there's plenty of advice and solutions from our members.
Since there is no way to restore the look of this area, you typically are limited to options like painting the benchtop. Fortunately, we have products such as the Dulux Renovation range that are perfect for this task. Many of our members have successfully transformed the look of their laminate benchtops. Here's a helpful guide: How to paint a kitchen benchtop with Dulux.Please let me know if you have any questions.Mitchell
Hi thanks for your response
I was confused as to whether it’s a laminate or solid surface or corian counter top because it doesn’t have a particular shiny coating
It thats the case is there any material I can purchase from bunnings to try removing the burn mark ?
If you take a look underneath it @Shivanir, if it has exposed timber particle board, then it's likely laminated.
If it's natural or reconstituted stone, you might like to try Hillmark 375ml Stone Kleen And Protect Marble Granite Cleaner to see if it can help lift the marks.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, @sujata. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about fixing a burn mark on a laminate benchtop.
Burn marks on laminate can be tricky to address, as the damage usually penetrates the surface. Unfortunately, there’s no quick fix for this issue, but you can try reducing the appearance of the burn. A gentle sanding with fine-grit sandpaper can smooth the area, and then you could apply a colour-matched paint to blend the mark with the surrounding benchtop. While this won’t completely remove the burn, it can make it much less noticeable.
If the burn mark is more severe and this method doesn't give you the result you're after, painting the entire benchtop could be a more effective solution. There are specialist paints available for laminates such as the Dulux Renovation range that can provide a fresh, updated look and cover any imperfections like burn marks.
Feel free to explore the previous discussions on the topic in the community for more tips and ideas from other members. If you have any more questions or need further advice, please don't hesitate to ask.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @brahmani. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about repairing a burnt benchtop.Burnt spots on laminate kitchen tops can be tricky to repair, especially if the laminate has become loose in some areas. There have been many discussions on the community about fixing burnt laminate, and unfortunately, there's no easy fix. The best way to deal with this is a more comprehensive approach.
First, you'll need to sand the burnt area back to remove any raised or rough sections. This will help create a smooth surface to work with. If there are any deeper burns or damage, you can fill those areas with a suitable filler. After that, it’s essential to refinish the entire benchtop to ensure a consistent look.
One of the most popular solutions is to paint the benchtop using the Dulux Renovation Range, which is specifically designed for laminate surfaces. It will give your kitchen top a refreshed, modern look, and it’s durable enough to handle everyday wear and tear. Just make sure to follow the instructions carefully for prep, painting, and curing to achieve a professional finish.
If you’d like more details or examples from others who’ve tackled similar projects, feel free to check out some of the previous discussions on the community. You’ll find helpful tips and shared experiences from other members who’ve done laminate repairs.
You might also like to check out this Best Advice article on How do you fix a burn mark on laminate?Please let me know if you have any questions.Mitchell
Hi,
There is a burn mark on my kitchen bench top that I was trying to remove. It looks like this initially:
After numerous attempt including using baking soda, toothpaste, scrubbing and sanding , it looks a lot lighter but still not completely removed and leaves some whitish 'scratch' on top, what should I do?
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @jojo3831. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about repairing a benchtop.It appears you've done a great job at diminishing the appearance of the burn mark. It looks like the mark penetrated quite deeply into the benchtop surface. You've removed the top layer of the benchtop through sanding, which has taken out the majority of the mark, but it continues deeper into the surface. Removing the rest of the mark might not be possible due to the depth. You could look at polishing the surface, which would hopefully remove the scratch marks from the sanding. Also, if you've used, say, 600-grit, you can continue up the grits to 1200 or more to remove scratches from the more coarse grits.
Be advised that if this is a manufactured stone benchtop, you should not be sanding it as it contains silica, which can lead to serious health issues such as silicosis. If it is a manufactured stone benchtop or laminate, I recommend you enlist a professional to see if any further steps could be taken to remove the rest of the mark.Please let me know if you have any questions.Mitchell
