scratched worktop in new kitchen

ian103

we have just had a new kitchen fitted, unfortunately we have managed to scratch the worktop, don't know how but it looks like one of us has dragged something accross the surface.

the colour is a woodblock mix.

is there a way to disguise the scratch?

(not impressed as we have now checked on a sample and its easy to scratch - not much good on a worktop)

Leif

It might help if you said what it is made from. Is it made from wood, melamine, cheese, socks, recycled U boats?

ian103

you are right.

its melamine but it may as well be cheese with how easy it is to mark!

the recycled u boat comment made me chuckle.

LEJC

no advice on how to disguise the scratch but we use clear work top savers on the laminate surfaces in the rental property...

they are like clear chopping boards and cost about £3.50 at asda...might be something to consider as a preventative measure.

ian103

the main issue now is we keep seeing the scratch because we know its there, a clear protector may well work as it would distract / distort the light.

cyclonebri1

Screwfix and many others offer multi colour scratch and chip repair kits.

The kit I have have 8 different pots so you can mix and match the actual colour:T

Had it 8 years, probably gone orf by now as I've never needed it.

In truth they will all scratch easily, you need to take care or go for the Italian approach, they like a well lived in look

ian103

that was my comment to OH, its a kitchen, its designed to be used and given how the kitchen has been fitted, we could replace they when they become too 'lived in'

i suspect being the 'first' scratch is what really annoyed us - a bit like the first scratch / dink / chip on a new car - the next one bother you less.

cyclonebri1

ian103 wrote: »

that was my comment to OH, its a kitchen, its designed to be used and given how the kitchen has been fitted, we could replace they when they become too 'lived in'

i suspect being the 'first' scratch is what really annoyed us - a bit like the first scratch / dink / chip on a new car - the next one bother you less.

Exactly, it will get more, and when it gets too bad you replace, simples:D:D

It's life and living, does anyone want to go to their grave in perfect working order and in pristine condition?, lets hope not, the opposite with me.

You are right, you dink the car but then wait til' the next time. It usually comes. Then you fix it.

It's a lesson for next time, solid oak or beech butchers block tops should be seen to be used.

Chipboard?, shouldn't even be used in a kitchen.

Consider granite or quartz, both much more resilient.

Chip board worktops fail eventually because water gets under the surface, usually under the edges around the wet area, ie, sink.

Live with it until replacement time is my view/opinion

rayzie

i had the same problem on my new granite worktop. I couldn't really find a way to restore it so went to a local granite company who improved its appearance. I think if you go to the right people they can make it look better, but I'm not certain you can ever get rid of it completely.

cyclonebri1

rayzie wrote: »

i had the same problem on my new granite worktop. I couldn't really find a way to restore it so went to a local granite company who improved its appearance. I think if you go to the right people they can make it look better, but I'm not certain you can ever get rid of it completely.

The real, point is that it's like being born, you and the worktop will never be the same again.

I'm surprised at the issue you have with a granite worktop, they are usually easier to polish back to a finish than a man made surface.

Kitchens like humans are likely to arrive at there grave in either pristine and untouched condition, virginal infact, or;

They get there after having blown their last quid at the casino, lost their house in a bet, they have sold what's left of their organs to pay last months rent, and just having fallen off the casino croupier, they smoke the final cuban with the final breath.

Do you or your kitchen want to die perfect:D:D:D

slinga

Of course with all work tops we would wish to keep them pristine.
Unl;ikely to happen though.
Our granite got a scratch not long after installation so we had a guy around to polish it out but within a year it was losing its shine. This loss of shine has happened to two granite work tops we've had in different houses. It does annoy me but I'm beginning to accept it.
The best work top for no damage and no loss of appearance was the cheapish one we bought from MFI, it might be a laminate type work top I can't remember but we had that for 15 years and it looked as good at the end as it did at installation.