• February 4, 2023

Repairing a burnt formica counter

There are a few options that will work to repair a burnt Formica plastic laminate countertop. All of these methods should be performed by a professional trained in working with Formica countertops.

Installing a surface protector

This is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to remove a burn mark from a plastic laminate countertop. There are many styles and sizes of cutting boards available. These accessories must be clamped in place from under the counter. If the damaged area is above the dishwasher, you will need to hire a plumber to remove the appliance and reinstall it.

Steps to remove the burned area:

1) Locate the appropriate size cutting board insert

2) Mark the dimensions of the cutout on the Formica surface

3) Place masking tape over the marks.

4) Redraw the cut lines on the masking tape if necessary

5) Drill a hole that your jigsaw blade will fit through

6) Cut slowly along the line

7) Install Surface Saver by following the instructions on the package

Have a custom butcher cutting board installed

A custom-made butcher block cutting board can be fabricated and installed by a skilled cabinetmaker. These are usually made with a lipped edge that will stick out of a hole that is cut into the countertop.

  1. Make a 1-inch thick cutting board that has a ¾” x ¼” rabbit seam edge all the way around.
  2. Trim the burned area of ​​the Formica top
  3. Add a bottom under the hole you cut so that it creates a ¾” recessed area for the cutting board to fit into.
  4. Laminate interior of recessed areas with Formica.
  5. insert butcher block

When finished, the butcher block should be recessed into the counter and stick out of the hole that was cut in the counter.

Recovering the countertop

This will be the most expensive option to repair a burned laminate top. It is possible to cover burned laminate with new Formica. You may need to refinish all your tops in your discontinued color.

paint your tops

There are kits on the market designed specifically for painting Formica countertops. You can cut the burned laminate and fill the hole with a new board. You would then need to use automotive filler (Bondo) to fill in the area to be flushed with the laminate. These paint kits are usually available in granite patterns with several color selections to choose from. Fill and sand the area until it is perfectly flat and free of blemishes.

No matter how you look at it, repairing a burned area of ​​a Formica countertop will cost at least $200 to $1500. Your cost will depend on the size of the top and the repair method you select. The only method I suggest you try is to paint the top. All other suggested repairs to burnt Formica should be done by a professional cabinetmaker.

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