Hi @Hayaimi,
As the scratch has gone through the melamine coating, you will have to use a filler product such as Spakfilla to fill the void. Once dry, give it a sand with a sanding sponge to make it nice and smooth, then paint it white to match the surroundings.
Grab a sample pot of paint, as this is such a small job, then use a craft brush to apply your paint.
Let me know what you think and if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Jacob
Do I have to take a sample melamine coating to match the color of the paint and can I touch paint it with the tip of a roller rather than using a craft brush?
You could grab a few colour cards from the store, take them home to compare and then select the closest one, or you could take a sample, or even the whole table to colour match. It is entirely up to you.
Yes, you could use the tip of a roller, but it wouldn't be quite as accurate. If you wanted to do this, it might be worth taping off the patch with some Masking Tape to keep the paint where you want it.
Do I need a primer coat or just 2 coats of latex paint would do the job?
Primer will help the paint stick, but in such a small patch, it is probably not worth the additional expense. If you already have some primer, I would use it, but I probably wouldn't buy some just for this small repair.
You should be fine without the primer.
Okay thank you so much
As you can see, the part with the lower sheen is the area I painted with the two paints above, do I need a paint with higher sheen or a glossier one?
Hello @Hayaimi
The repair looks great, I can't even see where you patched the table. I recommend not painting it any further as any additional paint will make it stand out.
Eric
As you can see the sheen difference is obvious.
I suppose you could use a higher sheen of paint if the finish is very obvious. Just keep in mind that melamine surfaces will have a higher surface sheen on its surface because of the type of material used. A painted surface will always have a different finish and matching it with your tables finish will be very difficult.
Okay thanks so much
I just applied some Earl’s WAXSTIX WAX Touch-up Crayon (no beeswax) onto the chip, how can I making the chip not “ghosting” through?
The Waxstix touch up crayon is made for light touch ups and disguising slight to moderate scratches on laminated and timber floors. It is not made to cover up large gouges or very visible surface damage. A better technique would be to paint the damaged surface and use the Waxstix to add highlights and colour to the damaged surface. Please make sure to remove the Waxstix on the surface before you paint the damaged portion.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Do I paint it before applying the wax or should I use the putty of the same series, same color, instead?
Cuz I’m still concerned that the repair look unnatural if I only paint it before applying the wax.
Also what did you mean by “Use the Waxstix to add highlights and colour to the damaged surface.”?
Either repair methods will work as I mentioned earlier in the discussion, but it's important that the wax be removed thoroughly otherwise anything placed on top of the wax surface will slide off. The Waxstix can be used in conjunction with other Waxstix colours. To add or colour the surface using the Waxstix to disguise, cover and camouflage the damage. Just keep in mind that this is a cosmetic fix and not a permanent repair. It will be difficult to get the exact same finish as it is a laminate surface. Replacing the entire surface would be the ideal solution.
