How to restore knife marks on a countertop

The surface of the working area in the kitchen may have a different texture. It will depend on this how to remove traces of scratches. Scratches and chips are most often caused by negligence. Therefore, in order for the table to retain its original visual characteristics longer, it is necessary to cut products only on a special board.

Types of kitchen worktops

Standard kitchen tables are made of natural or artificial wood, however, other materials are increasingly used in modern interiors. Thus, kitchen worktops can be made of:

• Marble, granite or other natural stone;
• Plastic;
• Artificial stone.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that almost all minor chips on any surface - stone, wood or plastic, can be masked using ordinary automotive aerosols. Therefore, you need to have it at hand for a quick restoration, and use other methods only if aerosols are ineffective.

How to remove knife marks on a wooden countertop?

Small chips and scratches on a wooden table can be masked using a walnut. It needs to be cut in half and rubbed with a half the place of the scratch. You can also use iodine for masking, but it is more suitable for the restoration of red wood.

To extend the life of the worktops made of solid wood, it should be regularly looked after. Simple care includes surface treatment with vegetable oil - it is preferable to use olive. Processing is recommended once a month and leave oil on the surface of the countertop until completely absorbed and dried.

Stone Scratch Removal

The stone may be natural or artificial. In the second case, the countertop can be restored by using special glue. After the adhesive has hardened, the surface should be sanded using a coarse cloth or fine sandpaper. It is important not to scratch the surface when grouting. Especially if it has a matte structure.

If the countertop is made of laminated materials, you can remove scratches from its surface using a special paste. You can buy it at a hardware store.

Before applying the paste, degrease the surface. After application, the paste must be leveled with a spatula. Most often, it takes about 24 hours to dry such a composition.