How to restore faded laminate benchtop?

[larni]

Is there anything I can use to bring back the colour of this kitchen bench top? This area has a lot of sun exposure during the day, I’m also unsure if iv accidentally used the wrong cleaner on it making it worse. 

 

[EricL]

Hello @larni 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your laminated benchtop.

It appears to be UV damage, and the laminate print has been washed out due to the constat exposure to the sun. If it were chemical damage the pattern of the damage would resemble splashed water and would have clearly defined edges. But you can clearly see that the damage is more like a fade away pattern. I'm sorry but there is no wipe on product that can restore the finish and colour of your benchtop. 

Your options are to either paint the benchtop with Dulux Renovation paint or replace it with a new one. 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[larni]

Thankyou, I wasn’t sure as close up you can see circles from cups or things left on the bench throughout the day, it’s only the last few days it’s become more noticeable and has spread much further. (The other side of the bench isn’t to this extent)

Thankyou for your help

[EricL]

Hello @larni 

I understand that it can be frustrating. But there is just no way to tell when the UV damage will begin and go to the next level that you can begin to notice it. 

If you need further assistance, please let me know.

Eric