How to repair scratches on the laminate kitchen worktop?

Kitchen worktop laminate sheets are amongst one of the most favoured choices for worktops by the homeowners owing to their durability as well as availability in rich designs.

But, unlike wooden worktops you just cannot sand and rub the surface to make it appear smooth in case it gets damaged or develops a chip.

Let’s have a look how can you repair scratches on your laminate kitchen worktop and make it look clean and lustrous again.

Steps to Repair Scratches on Laminate Kitchen Worktop

Daily usage of a kitchen laminate work surface may leave scratches on the worktop.

Knives, cutters and heavy tools are some of the possible reasons that can make scratches on the surface. To repair it, read the guide given below.

1. Using a wax

Wax can be directly applied to the cutting area. You just have to do a cleanup session before the procedure.

Using a rag and a cleaner, clean the surface of dirt and oils.
Fill the scratched area with wax while warming it up.
Melted wax melts quickly on a laminated work surface.

2. Magic pen

The repair pen sometimes called a “magic pen” clears scratches on the work surface. This pen is easily available in the offline and online marketplaces.

Use the pen on the affected area by making 2-3 layers.

3. Colour the worktops

Another option is to colour the worktop with a closely matching shade. Steps include:

Choose the matching colour for the worktops.
Try the colour on any paper to make sure you get the exact shade.
With the help of a brush repair the scratches by filling close to them.

4. Sandpaper

Though not fully, but yes sandpaper may prove beneficial for superficial scratches on kitchen laminate worktop.

Lightly rub the sandpaper onto the work surface.
The sandpaper will significantly reduce the scratch.
To finish, clean the area using water.

5. Adding filler

There are many different types of fillers available in the market for restoring the damaged area for your kitchen worktop laminate.

They fill the vacant space and leave it fresh.

Bottom Line

Depending on the scratch or damage, you may decide to repair or replace your kitchen worktop laminate sheets.

If the damage is high, it’s better to replace rather than repairing as trying to repair it forcefully may cause more damage further.

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