Shine on new worktop

[Greedygoose]

I’ve never done a join on a worktop before, but gave it a go on a house I’m doing up. All was going fine, until I clamped the worktops together. as I’ve never done it before, I spent to long getting it right and the colourfil set on the worktop. In the pack you get some solvent cleaner, which I used to clean the colourfil off. All looked good but it has left a shine to the Matt worktop. I’ve just ordered a pack of sandpaper ranging from 1200 to 5000 grit, I’ve got loads off cuts of the worktop, and will re-create the problem I’ve caused. To practice. Has anybody else had this problem and if so, is there another way of rectifying it?

 

[Wayners]

Microfiber cloth and hot water and washing up liquid.
Go easy....

Best kitchen fitter I ever seen used coloured silicone on joints.
Amazing job although kitchen fitters I spoken after don't like the idea for some reason.
That solvent needs to be used gently and quickly. If there is a next time use masking tape to protect worktop.

I don't like the idea of sanding as the laminate has a protective layer

 

[Greedygoose]

Thanks, I will give it a go on my practice piece.
I definitely wasn’t gentle with the solvent cleaner. I was scrubbing it to get the colourfil off.

 

[opps]

Only used Colourfil once. I used tape to minimise any overspill.

From memory @chirpychippy said that he uses appropriately coloured silicone. I might be wrong though.

Best of luck.