Well-kept kitchen worktops are a beautiful feature of any home, creating welcoming aesthetics and practical surfaces for food prep and culinary activities. But anything from kitchen knives to hot pots and pans can start to affect the worktop material. With diverse options like wood, quartz and compact laminate worktops available, it’s important to understand how to care for them and what to do if repairs are needed.
Here’s your expert guide to kitchen worktop repairs.
What are common kitchen worktop issues?
With many everyday activities performed on kitchen worktop surfaces, there are lots of issues that you may encounter over the years. This includes scratches and scuffs, often caused by sharp utensils and abrasive cleaning materials on the worktop surface.
Placing hot pots and pans directly on the surface can also leave burns, heat marks and discolouration. Spills from sauces, drinks and more could even leave stubborn stains across the material.
Can a damaged kitchen worktop be repaired?
Kitchen worktop repairs can be expensive, depending on the needs of the surface. Worktop restorations involve a thorough initial assessment to understand the level of damage sustained before deciding on the best repair methods. Some light scratches can even be buffed out with careful expert methods.
Kitchen worktop and solid wood surface repairs should always be tailored to the needs of the material. This means using cutting-edge techniques to address the issue while achieving a seamless finish against the original surface. You may also need to factor protective treatments into your repair budget.
How to repair laminate worktops
While laminate worktops are often low-maintenance surfaces, accidents can happen, leaving the material chipped. This type of damage can sometimes be repaired by filling the crack with a specialist product and then re-finishing the surface for an even look and feel. Repairing chipped worktops requires using a filler with the same finish as the rest of the worktop.
How to care for your kitchen worktop
There are lots of ways you can care for your kitchen worktops. The trick is to be proactive, acting fast to absorb spillages and using chopping boards when preparing food. Always use protective heat-resistant mats or trivets under hot pans. You should also choose your worktop cleaning products wisely, avoiding harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners that could damage surfaces and dull their shine.
What happens if worktops can’t be repaired?
If your kitchen worktop has come to the end of its lifespan, it may be time for an upgrade. At Olly London, we install made-to-measure worktop replacements to the highest quality. Expect friendly services, expert workmanship and exceptional kitchen worktop finishes. Worktops we fit include solid wood, laminate, compact laminate, quartz, solid surface and granite.
Get kitchen worktop upgrades
If you’d like to upgrade your kitchen worktop, get in touch with Olly London. We operate across London, Surrey and South East locations like Slough and Streatham. Call 07815 996 812 for an instant quote.
