I've recently installed laminated shiney worktops in my bathroom and to my horror they are beginning to scratch, even though I have been extremely careful with them. Is there anything that I can put on to stop the scratching and anything I can use to remove the scratches that have already occurred? Any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks
Sue
2006-08-29 21:03:22 · 11 answers · asked by thatayr 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
polish with beeswax
2006-09-02 02:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, once scratched, it's there forever. You could try placing something decorative directly over the scratch to hide it. I use worktop protectors on all my surfaces to prevent exactly that - but the quality of laminates about these days is so poor, they scratch as soon as you look at them. Save up for some proper granite.
2006-08-29 21:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by K38 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem of scratches is unavoidable its inevitable, however to repair and makes these scratches invisible is simple.
get some filler (cork) from any hardware store about £3, make sure u get the matching colour obviously close matching will always do.and rub a little bit into the scratch mark. Then whip with a damp cloth and leave to dry.
2006-08-30 05:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sean F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never use any type of abrasive. soapy water & a soft cloth. once scratched laminates are very difficult to remove if only lightly scratched try white spirit on a cotton pad in a gentle circular motion good luck
2006-08-30 13:28:36 · answer #4 · answered by jaketherake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some possibilities...
Polish the surfaces with Brasso or Jeweller's Rouge.
I have in the past used a good quality car wax.
Maybe the surfaces could be varnished.
Cover the surfaces with transparent sticky backed plastic.
I'm sure there are plenty of other options, good luck!
2006-08-29 21:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by Captain Eyewash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brasso can work, so can silver polish. Also you can try 1200 grade wet and dry with water as a lubricate.
Long term the solution might be glass covers - you can get your local glass merchant to cut 3 mm glass adn have "ground" edges for a few quid.
Sorry, its not good news.
2006-08-29 22:12:28 · answer #6 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing that will remove scratches.Putting pads or cloths or other types of covers will stop any further scratches . They may look a bit untidy but you must choose.... pads = no scratches, no pads = natural wear and scratches.
2006-08-30 07:09:10 · answer #7 · answered by little weed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are made of wood try using a varathane finish.This won't remove the recent damage but it will prevent more from occuring.If they are made of composite material,try using a mild rubbing compound to remove the scratches.
2006-08-29 21:11:23 · answer #8 · answered by guvner_46 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cannot remove the scratches.
that is why designers always suggest matte finish laminate table tops. you can put a glass plate cut to shape over your glossy laminate table top.
that will be of easy maintenance for u.
2006-08-29 21:57:31 · answer #9 · answered by kummu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont try any thing like polishing or brasso or 1200 wet and dry, i think u will have a disaster. Sadly i dont think there is a solution. I am a kitchen fitter so i have my experience to draw on
2006-08-30 06:20:12 · answer #10 · answered by danchip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using some nail varnish the same shade as your top. rub in to scratch. then you wont see it as much
2006-08-29 21:26:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋