how to fix a burn mark on a kitchen counter top

[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