We have laminate countertops (WilsonArt) and used a green “scrunge pad” while cleaning up. Afterwards, the light sheen across the affected area looks different. Any ideas to restore this area to a consistent sheen?
We have laminate countertops (WilsonArt) and used a green “scrunge pad” while cleaning up. Afterwards, the light sheen across the affected area looks different. Any ideas to restore this area to a consistent sheen?
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scrub the whole thing and make it match.
This is just a guess. I've never tried it on laminate, but I would think if its just limited to the very surface (remember the color isn't very thick at all) you could use an automotive buffing compound to at least attempt at getting some sheen back to it. And I think I'd try it by hand, rather than with a buffer. If it doesnt pan out, sorry. Youre only out a few bucks for trying.
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The outer most layer on laminate is a clear finish called melamine. Underneath that is the photographic image of the pattern or color, then layers of paper......all sandwiched together.You damaged the melamine finish and there is really no way to repair...other then buff the whole thing to look the same.View Image