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How to fix burn mark on timber benchtop?

daven25
Growing in Experience

How to fix burn mark on timber benchtop?

I have placed a hot pot on this surface and left a ring burn. Then I have seen what a kitchen scourer could do to reduce the mark. In the process I have ground off the gloss surface. I didn't realise what I was doing at the time because the scourer was wet. 

 

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We didn't install the bench it but I think it is probably this or similar: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/vrena-worktop-oak-veneer-20510821/

and ikea's suggested maintenance product is https://www.ikea.com/au/en/search/?q=STOCKARYD 

 

So I think now I've made this much of a mess I could keep going and try a light sand to see if I can reduce the burn mark, then apply the ikea oil to restore the sheen and waterproofing. 

 

Or perhaps a tradie of some kind (?) could do a professional fix?

 

Advice and guidance appreciated!

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Burn mark on timber benchtop

Hello @daven25 

 

It was a good try, but I'm afraid the burn mark is too deep it will need to be sanded down to remove the damage. I propose engaging the services a professional trades person to sand the table back to timber and reapply a new sealer over the timber benchtop. Please note that it will not be the same finish as the original benchtop, but it will be a fresh new uniform finish. I suggest using Cabot's Benchtop Clear as a new sealer for your benchtop.

 

However, if you wish to stain the benchtop to a darker finish there is also the Monocel and Timber Protect products.

 

Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How to restore wooden furniture

 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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daven25
Growing in Experience

Re: Burn mark on timber benchtop

What sort of tradesperson does that sort of work? Who do I look for?

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Burn mark on timber benchtop

Hi @daven25 

 

You're looking for a professional painter. You can also post the job on Hipages and Airtasker. I suggest explaining the job that's on offer with as much detail as possible and include the pictures. Hopefully you'll get a quick response. Remember to ask for references so that you can see what they did in the past.

 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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