Stone, terrazzo, acrylic benchtops – stained, chipped, scratched

Causes

Food spills particularly acidic foods which can etch the surface 

Using benchtop as cutting surface 

Impact damage

Benchtop at the end of its serviceable life

Listed under: Interior, fixtures and fittings, masonry, stone, plastic, stains, benchtops, acrylic

Cause

Food spills particularly acidic foods which can etch the surface 

Repair

  • clean away spills on a benchtop as soon as they happen to reduce the risk of staining and don’t leave used teabags lying on a surface for long periods
  • dried spills and stains should generally be soaked with water before cleaning. Use warm water with mild dishwashing liquid and a clean, soft cloth (such as a microfibre cloth), rinse with clean water and gently dry. Stubborn food residues may be removed with a plastic scouring pad
  • do not use metal scouring pads, very abrasive cleaning creams, acid-based cleaners (such as vinegar) or oven cleaners on your benchtop
  • for staining that simple cleaning attempts cannot shift, contact the supplier/installer to see what they recommend. Many recommend specific proprietary cleaning products. Note that if you use products not recommended by the manufacturer/supplier or call in a third party, this may affect the benchtop warranty
  • there are specialist repair companies that work on benchtops. If you choose this option, look for a well-established company
  • natural stone tends to be more porous than created/engineered stone or acrylic and often requires sealing before installation

 

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Cause

Using benchtop as cutting surface 

Repair

  • contact the supplier/installer to see what they recommend. Note that if you use products/processes not recommended by the manufacturer/supplier or call in a third party, this may affect the warranty
  • there are specialist repair companies that work on benchtops. If you choose this option, look for a well-established company

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Cause

Impact damage

Repair

  • contact the supplier/installer to see what they recommend. For some products, repair kits are available
  • there are specialist repair companies that work on benchtops. If you choose this option, look for a well-established company

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Cause

Benchtop at the end of its serviceable life

Repair

  • the only satisfactory long-term option will be to replace the benchtop

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