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When it comes to choosing the ideal countertop for the kitchen, many of us choose laminate. It’s sleek, sturdy, stylish, affordable, and available in a variety of different styles! It’s a no-brainer if you’re planning to do up your kitchen on a budget, especially when you compare it to the price of authentic wood, granite or even marble. What’s more, unlike all the other options, a laminate kitchen worktop doesn’t require a significant amount of upkeep to keep it looking its best; all it needs is a wipe-down – what’s not to love?
At Savoy Timber, our range of laminate kitchen worktops is vast; we have everything from stunning wood-effect laminate to stone-effect and more! So, no matter what kind of style you’re going for with your kitchen, you’ll be able to find exactly what you’re looking for with an amazing price tag!
However, like anything, with all these benefits comes some food for thought, especially when it comes to any damage. A question our team hears a lot is, ‘Can a laminate worktop be repaired?’ The answer isn’t as straightforward as you may think; allow us to explain.
The word fix is a tricky one because while you can definitely improve the way these imperfections look, you won’t be able to return your laminate counter to how it looked when it was brand new. Still, with that being said, if the chips are small enough, they should be easy enough to conceal – and here is how you do it!
To fix chips, the easiest way is to get some filler in the same shade as your countertop. Most laminate worktops have some sort of gloss finish, so if yours does, you’re going to have to take good care to achieve a flawless finish, but it can be done!
Before you start your DIY session, clean the area thoroughly and ensure that no debris (like crumbs) is trapped in the chip. Then, use a small spatula or palette knife to apply the filler, pressing it firmly into the hole. Gently scrape away any excess and leave to dry (this usually takes at least 24 hours, so you might have to be a little patient).
Like any other surface, if you leave something to sit on your laminate kitchen worktops for too long, you run the risk of it staining, which can be unsightly. If you’ve accidentally let something sit on your worktop and now you’re panicking, don’t worry, if it’s only a light stain you should be able to get it off. The best stain remover for your laminate worktops is probably already sitting in your cupboards – baking soda!
Create a paste using baking soda and water, apply it generously to your stain, and let it sit for a few minutes to see how it lifts. If your stain is particularly stubborn, you can even bring out the big guns – vinegar. Baking soda and vinegar have been a magical cleaning combination for decades – better still, it’s cheap and cheerful. The fizzing helps dissolve and dislodge stains, so try this if you need a little more oomph.
Over time, wear and tear happen to everything, even your laminate kitchen worktops; as durable as they are, nothing is 100% impenetrable. So it’s only normal that as you use your kitchen for cooking and preparing meals, meeting with friends, and having a cup of coffee, minor scratches will start to appear on your counters. Most of the time, you can’t even see them, but if they’re bugging you and you want to do what you can to lessen the visual impact they’re having on your space, there is something you could try, and it’s called furniture paste wax (or laminate repair wax).
Start by cleaning the surface thoroughly with warm, soapy water. Then, wipe it down with a soft cloth and apply some furniture paste wax to fill in the scratches. With a little effort, you can make those scratches virtually invisible. Gently work in the paste wax to create a smooth surface, let it dry, and then buff the area. It’s a simple process that you can quickly master and can help tide you over if you really don’t want to replace your countertops just yet!
While it can be relatively easy to fix minor scuffs and scrapes, sometimes, the best course of action for both your wallet and your kitchen’s aesthetic value is just to replace the worktop – the good news is, laminate kitchen worktops are incredibly affordable, especially when you get them here at Savoy Timber! Any large cracks, significant burns from accidentally putting the pan on the side, are going to be impossible to fix and difficult to hide at best, so sometimes it’s best to cut your losses!
It’s normal for your laminate kitchen worktops to show some wear and tear over time. If you accidentally put a hot pan on the side or spill liquid on the surface, creating a stain, don’t stress about it too much! Just focus on taking good care of your worktops to keep them looking great for as long as possible. And if you’ve crossed over to the point of no return with your old laminate worktops, why not take a look through our laminate range to find your next kitchen addition? We can customise your pick to fit your kitchen to a T!
If you’d like any help or have any questions regarding the care of your laminate kitchen worktops, you can always give our friendly team a call, and we’ll be happy to help in any way we can. You can reach us on 0345 0268 799. Or you could pay us a visit at one of our DIY stores in Blackpool, Preston, Bradford, or Wigan!
