How Do You Repair Scratches In Kitchen Counters?
Repairing instead of replacing scratched kitchen counters is better for your budget and the environment. Not only is replacing scratched countertops expensive, tossing them takes up landfill space. Scratches in many stone and wood countertops can be removed simply with polishing compounds or by sanding. Scratched laminate countertops are not as simple to repair, but with the right products, it can be done. Step 1 Determine if the color of your laminate countertops goes all the way through or if it is only applied to the surface. If white or another base color is showing, the color is only applied to the surface. Step 2 Assess the depth and severity of the scratches. Extremely deep scratches, cuts and chips will be difficult to repair. Consider whether a simpler solution would be to replace a section of the laminate with the same or a coordinating color of laminate. Step 3 Scrub very light scratches in a matte finish laminate countertop with an abrasive cleaner. This can make the scratc
