How to Fix a Burn Mark on a Solid-Surface Counter

Solid-surface countertops are durable but not heatproof. Made of alumina trihydrate and modified polyester with acrylic or resin, the surface of these countertops can easily become burned by a cigarette, hot pan, hot hair styling tool or any other source of extreme heat. If you find a burn mark on your solid-surface countertop, don't think that you have to just accept it as part of the surface. You can remove the burn mark without compromising the countertop using the right technique.

Things You'll Need

• Solid-surface cleaner
• Soft cloth
• Fine-grit sandpaper
• Solid-surface polish and/or finish

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Clean the affected area of the surface with a cleaner designed for solid-surface countertops. Rub the cleaner into the spot with a soft cloth to remove some of the discoloration from the burn.

   • 2

     Sand over the burn mark with fine-grit sandpaper. Rub the sandpaper lightly back and forth over the spot just until the stain is gone. Avoid sanding anywhere outside of the stain as much as possible.

   • 3

     Clean the countertop again with the countertop cleaner and soft cloth. Touch up the spot with polish and/or finish if necessary.