How to fix a burn mark on a kitchen benchtop?

[JamieK]

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

[JacobZ]

Hi @Fy,

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.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[hanamanth]

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.

[MitchellMc]

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
 

[Shivanir]

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 ?

[MitchellMc]

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.

Mitchell

[sujata]

 

[MitchellMc]

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.

Mitchell

[brahmani]

 

[MitchellMc]

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
 

[jojo3831]

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?