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How to fix a burn mark on benchtop laminate?

JamieK
Just Starting Out

How to fix a burn mark on benchtop laminate?

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 candleBurn.jpg

All advice is appreciated greatly

Thank you

JamieK

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to fix a burn mark on benchtop laminate?

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

 

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Trish5
Just Starting Out

Re: How to fix a burn mark on benchtop laminate?

Do you know anyone that fix do this for me? I live at 3977

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to fix a burn mark on benchtop laminate?

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.

 

Eric

 

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