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Laminate countertop is one of the most common types of laminate.
It is attractive and easy to install.
However, it is prone to numerous types of damages, which will be discussed below with their solutions.
Water damage to Laminate Countertop
Laminate countertops get damaged when they are exposed to water over a long time.
The water gets inside the material, causing water stains.
How to hide water damage on laminate countertops
• Use a hairdryer on medium heat
• Apply continuous heat on the laminated area to loosen the adhesive
• Place heavy books or cans over the laminated countertop.
Or replace with peel and stick countertop
How to fix water damage on laminate countertops
• Use a sharp knife to remove the existing adhesive material from the surface and back of the laminate.
• Apply a small amount of heat to the edges
• Remove the laminated countertop
• Clean it up using rubbing alcohol
• Apply repair paste of the same color over the defective area
• Spread it with a putty knife
• Let it dry off completely
How to remove water damaged laminate counterop
• Apply heat to loosen the adhesive on the laminate countertop
• Use a sharp knife to remove it
Burns on laminate countertop
Burns can develop on a laminate countertop when you set a scorching hot pan on a laminate countertop.
How to hide burns on laminate countertop
• Paint over the burnt surface with a countertop paint kit to hide the marks
How to fix burns on a laminate countertop
• Use a soft scrub cleanser with bleach to rub the surface
• wipe it with warm water
How to remove burns from laminate counter top
• Wipe down the affected area with liquid soap and warm water
• Use a small amount of white toothpaste to cover the burnt area
• Let it sit for about 5 minutes
• Scrub the area with a brush for a few minutes to get the toothpaste to penetrate the burn mark
• Wipe it down with warm water
Scratches on laminate countertop
Utensils and other kitchen tools can cause scratches on the laminate countertop.
How to hide scratches on laminate countertop
Place something heavy on the loose laminate countertop to hold it in place.
How to fix scratches on laminate countertop
• Clean and disinfect the affected area
• Allow it to dry
• Apply car wax to it using a circular motion
• Let it sit for 10 minutes
• Use a lint-free cloth to buff out the wax until it is removed
How to remove scratches from laminate countertop
• Apply heat to loosen the adhesive on the laminate countertop
• Use a sharp knife to remove it
Chips to laminate countertop
Laminate countertops can experience chipping when too much pressure is applied to them.
The way you hide or repair them depends on the extent or severity of the chips.
How to hide chips on laminate countertops
• Clean the surface with acetone
• Choose a paint of the same color as the laminate countertop
• Paint over the chips
How to fix chips on laminate countertop
• Clean the chip and its surrounding area with acetone
• Use a rag or sponge for the task
• Apply a small amount of laminate filler or paste
• Use a putty knife to fill the chip completely
How to remove chips from laminate countertop
• Use a hairdryer to apply heat to the affected area
• Use a sharp knife to remove the laminate countertop
• Clean the area thoroughly
For instance, they can be caused by water or certain colored liquids spilling on the countertop.
Stains on laminate countertop
Stains can form on a laminate countertop for various reasons.
How to hide stains on a laminate countertop
The easiest way to hide the stain is by placing large books or cans on the affected area.
You can also paint over the stains using paint of the same color as the countertop.
How to fix stains on a laminate countertop
• Clean the surface
• Apply a gentle solvent like paint thinner, acetone, or nail polish remover to remove the stain using a cotton ball or rag
• You can also use baking soda or bleach for diluted stains
How to remove stains from a laminate countertop
You can remove the entire laminate countertop by using a putty knife or a small sharp knife.
However, you will have to dissolve the adhesive by applying heat to it.
Glue stuck to laminate countertop
Using glue on your laminate countertop can cause repercussions like getting stuck glue on the countertop.
How to hide glue stains on a laminate countertop
Add something like a flower vase, books, or cans on top of the affected area
How to fix glue stains on a laminate countertop
• Use a hairdryer to apply heat to the glue to dissolve it
• Use a scrub or piece of cloth to clean it off
• Clean the surface thoroughly using rubbing alcohol or acetone
How to remove glue stains from a laminate countertop
• Use a sharp knife to remove the laminate countertop
• Clean the area thoroughly
Wax melted on laminate countertop
Setting your candle on your laminate countertop is the most common reason for this issue.
How to hide melted wax on a laminate countertop
Place a book, decoration, or cans on the affected area
How to fix melted wax on a laminate countertop
Clean off the wax using a solvent, like petroleum. The solvent will dissolve the wax completely, allowing you to clean it or rub it off.
How to remove melted wax from a laminate countertop
• Use a sharp knife to remove the laminate countertop
• Clean the area thoroughly
Silicon stuck to laminate countertop
Working with silicone or caulk on your laminate countertop can cause this issue.
How to hide silicon stuck to a laminate countertop
If the affected area is not massive, you can hide it by placing something on top of the silicone affected area.
How to fix stuck on silicone on a laminate countertop
• Spead a gelled silicone remover like Silicone-Be-Gone over the area
• Let it sit for a while to soften the silicone
• Use a damp microfiber cloth to rub the area in a circular motion until the silicone is off
How to remove stuck on silicone from a laminate countertop
Use a shart knife and heating agent to remove the laminate countertop so that you can replace it.
Permanent marker damage on laminate countertop
Working with a permanent marker on your laminate countertop can cause damages to the surface.
How to hide permanent marketer on a laminate countertop
Place something over the affected area, like a vase, cans, or fruit bowl over the permanent marker.
How to fix permanent marker stains on laminate countertop
• Dab some cooking oil onto a paper towel
• Lay the paper towel over the stain
• Let it sit for a few minutes
• Take it off and clean the dissolved market stains with warm water and soap
How to remove permanent market from laminate countertops
• Use a sharp knife to remove the laminate countertop
• Clean the area thoroughly
Rust on laminate countertop
Rust forms on a laminate countertop due to the reaction between water and some of your kitchen appliances.
How to hide rust on laminate countertop
If the stain is not too severe, you can paint over it or place something like a bowl of fruit over it.
How to fix
• Make a baking soda paste with water
• Spread it over the affected area
• Let it sit for an hour
• Scrub it with a nonabrasive rag or sponge
How to remove rust from laminate countertops
• Use a sharp knife to remove the laminate countertop
• Clean the area thoroughly
Bubbles in laminate countertop
Bubbling can occur if you let something hot sit on the counter for a long time.
It causes the adhesive to soften and lose its grip.
How to hide bubbling in laminate countertop
If the affected area is not large, you can choose to hide it by placing something over it before having it fixed.
How to fix bubbles in laminate countertop
Here, you have to reglue the affected area on the countertop. You will have to remove it entirely first.
How to remove bubbles from laminate countertop
• Use a sharp knife to remove the laminate countertop
• Clean the area thoroughly
Discolouring to laminate countertop
Laminate countertop discoloration can be caused by direct exposure to sunlight.
Constant spills and poor cleaning can also cause this type of damage.
How to hide discolouring on laminate countertop
You can hide it by placing a kitchen appliance over the discolored area.
How to fix discolouring in laminate countertop
• Use an alcohol-based cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the affected area
• Let it dry for an hour
• Dab bleach on the surface
• Let it sit for a while
• Rub it off
How to remove discolouring from laminate countertop
• Use a sharp knife to remove the laminate countertop
Cracks in laminate countertop
Cracks can occur when you chop items on your laminate countertop.
How to hide cracks in laminate countertop
• Clean and disinfect the surface
• Take a plastic putty knife
• Use it to apply furniture wax to the scratches
• You can also use laminate filler to fill the scratches
• This will hide or cover up the cracks
How to fix cracks in laminate countertop
• Clean and disinfect the affected area
• Allow it to dry
• Apply car wax to it using a circular motion
• Let it sit for 10 minutes
• Use a lint-free cloth to buff out the wax until it is removed
How to remove cracks from laminate countertop
• Apply heat to loosen the adhesive on the laminate countertop
• Use a sharp knife to remove it
Holes in laminate countertop
Holes can be caused by using sharp objects on the laminate countertop.
How to hide holes in laminate countertop
Hide the holes by placing something over the laminate countertop.
How to fix holes in laminate countertop
• Clean and disinfect the surface
• Take a plastic putty knife
• Use it to apply furniture wax to the scratches
• You can also use laminate filler to fill the scratches
• This will hide or cover up the gaps
How to remove holes from laminate countertop
Remove the entire laminate countertop if the damage is significant.
Gaps in laminate countertops
Gaps can be caused by poor installation of the laminate countertop.
How to hide gaps in laminate countertop
Hide the gap using paint.
How to fix gaps in laminate countertop
• Clean and disinfect the surface
• Take a plastic putty knife
• Use it to apply adhesive or putty to the scratches
• You can also use laminate filler
• This will hide or cover up the holes
How to remove gaps from laminate countertop
• Apply heat to loosen the adhesive on the laminate countertop
• Use a sharp knife to remove it
Uneven laminate countertop
This usually happens due to poor installation
How to hide uneven laminate countertop
Place a large object over the uneven area to hide it.
How to fix uneven laminate countertop
• Apply heat on the laminate to loosen the adhesive
• Carefully remove the piece
• Straighten the material
• Reinstall it using adhesive
• Apply pressure to it until it holds perfectly
How to remove uneven laminate countertop
• Apply heat to loosen the adhesive on the laminate countertop
• Use a sharp knife to remove it
Edges and joints out of the laminate countertop
How to hide edges and joints on laminate countertop
Place something heavy on the loose laminate countertop to hold it in place.
How to fix edges of laminate countertop
• Use a sharp tool to even out the joints
• Paint over the evened rough edges
How to remove egdes from laminate countertop
Use a putty knife or sharp knife to remove the entire laminate countertop for replacement.
Loose laminate countertop
Leaving hot objects on the laminate can cause its adhesive to melt hence resulting in loosening.
How to hide
Place something heavy on the loose laminate countertop to hold it in place.
How to fix
• Apply heat on the laminate to loosen the adhesive
• Carefully remove the piece
• Reinstall it using adhesive
• Apply pressure to it until it holds perfectly
How to remove
You can choose to remove the whole laminate and reinstall it properly.
That’s How To Cover Up, Fix, and Repair Damaged Laminate Countertops
There are several ways in which laminate countertops can get damaged.
The solution usually depends on the type of damage and its severity.
For minor damages, you can hide.
On the other hand, for extremely severe damages, you can remove the entire countertop and replace it.
If you’ve also laminated your flooring and need advice on how to seal it then check this post.