Laminate Worktop Repair

[1andrea]

Hi

Is there any way to repair a chip in a laminate worktop?

I have a black laminate worktop and on the join a chip has suddenly appeared about 3mmx 2mm.

I really dont want to have to replace the worktops as they are only 2 years old.

thanks
Andrea

 

[JohnD]

A tiny speck of black paint will probably hide it.

The trick with chips (also on cars) is to use a really tiny brush, and just the tip of it, and put a spot of paint into the chip without allowing it to get onto the surface of the undamaged surface around it.

You will need a strong lamp, possibly a magnifier, and to support your wrist to prevent tremor.

If you don't have anything suitable, you can buy tiny pots of hard paint in model-makers or toyshops (they're used for painting model aircraft etc) under the "Humbrol" brand (unless it's gone bust again). Mostly gloss but they do satin black. Get a gloss white as well to touch up your kitchen white goods.

The 14ml tinlet contains about 3 teaspoonsful of paint
http://www.d1yco.com/humbrol-tins.php
http://www.modernmodels.com/Humbrol2.htm

 

[1andrea]

Thanks for the reply.

Its actually a little bigger than I thought maybe 5mm by 3mm and you can see the chipboard under so about 1mm deep.

So I dont think just painting will work unless I fill it first, any ideas what I could use to fill it with?

Thanks Again

Andrea

 

[JohnD]

several layers of paint

and you will be surprised, if you paint it to a reasonable match, it will not catch the eye.

 

[pjholybloke]

You could also try your nearest MFI (if there's any left), they do a jointing compound called ColorFill. It's a sealant (particularly important if the joint is anywhere near your sink) and a filler specifically for worktops.

If your worktops are high gloss you need "Diamond Black", If they're textured surface it's "Blackstone".

 

[1andrea]

Thanks for the reply.

Do you know if MFI stock this or if I would have to order it first?

 

[pjholybloke]

MFI don't stock a lot of anything but you may get lucky with a small item like this.

Alternatively, if you have a Howdens Joinery branch in your area, they will definitely stock it, only problem with that is Howdens are a "trade only" supplier. However, I would be surprised if they refused to sell you ColorFill.

 

[jono_h]

You can get colourfill at B&Q and Wickes as well. The names of the colours do differ, but you should be able to work out black!

 

[1andrea]

Thanks

I will go to B&Q this week and buy some

 

[nikskin]

hi
the way to do it is...
firstly thin layers of superglue to build it up
(this seals it as well to stop water getting in)
flatten it level with a razor/stanley blade
paint the detail on.

hope this helps

 

[JohnD]

nik, have a look at the dates of the posts you have been replying to

 

[chappers]

look on the colorfil website it has the nearest match for loads of different worktops

 

[nikskin]

worktops are not a solid colour though, they dont do a speckled or marble effect filler and it will be visible.