How to Fix Marks in a Laminate Table Top

Chip Marks

• 1

  Clean the chipped laminate before repairing it. Dampen a dishcloth with water and a small drop of dishwashing liquid.

• 2

  Wipe the chipped laminate with the soapy cloth. Clean all grime out of the chipped mark on the tabletop.

• 3

  Moisten another dishcloth with water. Wipe the soapy residue off the chipped area, thoroughly rinsing the table top.

• 4

  Dry the chipped laminate with a soft towel.

• 5

  Acquire a two-part epoxy glue kit. Squeeze equal amounts of both parts onto a coffee can lid.

• 6

  Mix the epoxy glue parts together with a flat wooden stick. Using the wooden stick, fill the chip mark with the mixed epoxy glue.

• 7

  Scrape excess glue off the chipped laminate using a clean stick.

• 8

  Let the repaired laminate cure for 24 hours before using the tabletop.

Burn Marks

• 9

  Clean the burnt laminate before repairing it. Dampen a dishcloth with water and a small drop of dishwashing liquid.

• 10

  Wipe the burnt laminate with the soapy cloth. Clean all grime off the burnt mark on the table top.

• 11

  Dampen another dishcloth with water. Wipe the soapy residue off the burnt area, thoroughly rinsing the table top.

• 12

  Moisten a fresh dishcloth with water. Sprinkle baking soda or another mild abrasive cleanser generously onto the dishcloth.

• 13

  Scrub the marked laminate with the baking soda to lift the burn. Remove as much charred residue as possible.

• 14

  Dampen another dishcloth with water. Wipe the laminate tabletop to rinse off the baking soda.

• 15

  Dry the laminate tabletop with a clean towel.