How to Remove Stains From Solid Surface Countertop

To remove surface burns from a solid surface countertop you can use baking soda and water along with fine steel wool. This type of burn may come from cigarettes or possibly a curling iron, nothing too deep just some surface scorching.

Make a paste from the baking soda and water and gently scrub the surface until the burn is gone. You can use whitening toothpaste to bring back some of the shine and polish your countertop after the burn has been removed.

For deeper burns, another method needs to be used. In the event that there is a deep burn spot, you will need to clean the surface where the burn has taken place by removing the burnt section. You can use a Dremel tool to remove the burn mark and create a small pocket that will need to be filled.

Next, you will match the surface color and paint the hole that you have just created. This way you won’t need to go super deep to get all of the burnt material. This creates the palette for the next step.

You will need to purchase some hard wax for countertop repair. The wax you choose will match the colors of your countertop. You can follow the instructions and apply the wax.

This will bring out a bit of creativity in you to try and match the design of your countertop and restore the surface where you removed the burnt section. Once you are satisfied with your restoration, a varnish can be used to seal the deal.

There are a few tools you will need to have.

Dremel tool
Small artist paint brush
Soldering iron (to melt the hard wax)
Hard wax kit
Paints
Varnish

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How to prevent burn marks from staining my Solid Surface

Prevention is the best way to keep from staining your Solid Surface and here are a few suggestions that may help you avoid burn marks.

Hot Mats
Trivets
Heat Shields

Hot Mats

Placing a hot mat underneath pots and pans can save you from the possibility of burn mark stains. When your lasagna comes out of the oven don’t place it directly on the countertop surface, use a hot mat. Even though the Solid Surface countertop is heat resistant , it is not indestructible.

Trivets

Trivets are another way to protect your countertop from burn stains. Trivets come in all shapes, sizes and styles. They not only protect your countertop but can add some decor style to your mealtime.

Heat Shields

Heat shields can be anything that creates a space between a super hot item and your countertop. There are shields that can go under appliances that sit on your countertop. These shields give you some added protection. These shields can be made of ceramic, silicone, cork or bamboo.

Placing a heat shield between your waffle iron, toaster oven or curling iron can protect your countertop.

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How to remove scratches from solid surface countertop

Scratches that appear on your solid surface countertop can be put into two categories.

Light scratch
Deep scratch

Each of these two types of scratches can be removed and repaired using the following techniques.

For light scratches, you can use a Scotch Brite pad. There are different grits of pads so be sure to use a fine grit that isn’t too abrasive.

Using water and keeping the surface wet, you will simply work the area in a circular motion until the scratches have disappeared. Wipe with a cloth to finish. If the finish at this point looks a bit cloudy you can treat the area with some vaseline and then wipe clean.

For deeper scratches, a bit more effort will need to be made. You will be starting with dry sandpaper and finishing with wet sandpaper. The sandpaper comes in different grits and they will progressively become finer as the process goes on.

Through the process of sanding you will have to work your way out from the scratch and feather in the surface area with sandpaper.

This will give you a more even finish. You will have to use an orbital sander to do this job and the grit of the first sandpaper will depend on the depth of the scratch. Once the scratch has been diminished the feathering or blending in of the area can begin.

How to prevent your solid surface countertop from scratching

Prevention is always better than restoration and to prevent scratching on your solid surface countertop you can follow these few rules.

Avoid the following

Abrasive cleaners
Sharp knives

Use the following

Potholders
Heat shields
Coasters
Trivets
Cutting boards

How to remove paint from Corian countertops

If by accident you get some paint on your Corian countertop you can soak the paint drops with water and then wipe them up.

This will of course only work with water-based latex paint. You want to be sure to avoid any type of cleaner that may contain acetone and also avoid abrasive cleaners because both of these types of cleaners can damage and potentially ruin your Corian countertop.

Most stains can be removed from Corian countertops by using the suggested methods and following the manufacturer’s suggestions. There are also products that are designed particularly for cleaning and maintaining solid surface countertops.

Even though Corian is designed to be durable and resistant to many everyday mishaps it is not indestructible, so to keep your countertop looking new you need to maintain and clean

only with products designed for engineered surfaces.