Burnt Laminate Countertop

Step 5 fill the gap.

Burnt laminate countertop.

Abrasive removal of surface burns. So consider replacing your countertop with the new modern material and turn your mistake into a kitchen remodel. Step 2 apply some white toothpaste on the burn marks. Moisten the sponge with water and rub on the burnt area until the mark disappears.

Burn marks on laminate countertops can appear when insufficient barriers are used between hot pans and plates and the laminate. Wipe off your countertop with a mild dish soap detergent and a damp cloth. Unfortunately the only way to truly fix your burned laminate countertop is to remove and replace the entire countertop. That s why we always recommend using a protective barrier such as a trivet or hot plate if you may as a resting place for oven fresh pots and pans.

Download swatch jpg 102 83 kb download full sheet jpg 242 43 kb. Be very careful when doing this not to cause any further damage. Replacing the laminate countertop is both pricey and time consuming. As you might suspect laminates are the most difficult materials to repair when burns occur because they aren t solid and a hot object can actually burn a hole.

Heat marks on laminate countertops as well as wood stone faux stone and tile surfaces can range from light scorching to severely darkened spots. Formica laminate commercial. Let the toothpaste seep into the marks for 10 minutes. For deep burns you may have to gouge out a small part of the counter using a small screwdriver.

Step 4 remove the burnt laminate. Currently transitioning bulk sample sizes from 5x7 to 3x5 and from 10x10 to 8x10. Surface burns on laminate countertops are fairly easy to repair. If trying to avoid replacing the entire countertop consider purchasing just a sheet of the laminate adhesive to apply to the surface.

Choose laminate putty that is the same or nearly the same color as the laminate kitchen counter. Hot cookware can leave permanent burn marks on many countertop surfaces including laminate. Many of the newer styles of laminate countertops have the look of stone and marble. Overview colors gallery pro resources warranty care.

It s also a good practice to use trivets underneath appliances that get hot such as waffle irons.