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

[MitchellMc]

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
 

[sanam8773]

Hello , just need to idea to remove the burn stain from the benchtop 

 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @sanam8773. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about a damage benchtop.

Could you please let me know if your benchtop is laminate or manufactured stone? Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that you can remove the burn marks, as they are typically not just stains but actual damage to the surface of the benchtop. In this case, you might want to consider reaching out to a professional who specialises in benchtop restoration and burn damage. They should be able to assess the damage and provide options for repair.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[jojo3831]

Hi Mitchell,

Thank you for your reply , any polishing product you recommend for this?

[JacobZ]

Hi @jojo3831,

There's not really a specific product for benchtops like yours, but you could try using this Glitz Beeswax Polish.

Use a microfibre cloth and work it in a circular motion to give the area a bit more shine.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[karlie2502]

Need help fixing this mark. I have no idea what caused it, I assume something hot was placed there without realising. Would love some advice   also I am renting. 

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @karlie2502 

Having a think about how to bring it back as much as possible. Marks in laminate tend to be on the harder side.

Could we get a further back shot of the area if possible? Just to get an idea on how it can be blended in. Is the mark raised/rough at all?

Could you tell us if you have tried scrubbing it with anything? Mainly so we dont suggest things you may have already tried

Dave

[karlie2502]

Hey Dave, I have only tried light scrubbing with gumption was I didn't want to scratch it. 

It is smooth. 

  

 

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @karlie2502 

Thank you for the pics, they have given me an idea

Is the burn area smooth to touch? As in is there a ripple between burnt and non burnt?

If its smooth then I would suggest a trip to Office works and play in their permanant texta aisle. 

I would practice on something hard (side of a soft drink bottle) with the pens and build up as an artist builds up the background/foreground colour to blend the colours together. I am not sure how well the texta will stay is my main proble. Maybe one of the other members in here can suggest a fixing liquid afterwards? 

I wouldnt sand it at this point as i think it will show up even more so.

Dave

[JacobZ]

Hi @karlie2502,

It certainly looks like the clear top layer of the laminate has melted causing it to become opaque.

@Dave-1's suggestion of colouring it with a texta should help blend it in and is certainly worth a try.

Once you've coloured it, you might be able to use a very light coat of Boyle Clear Matt Spray Sealer, but I'm not certain it would blend in well. If you wanted to try this, I would go extremely light with the application.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob