Does anyone have an idea on how to disguise scratche

Gaye
by Gaye
The marks are not deep and I haven’t used anything on them as yet
  8 answers
  • Jewellmartin Jewellmartin on Feb 20, 2018

    I can’t tell if this is a wall, countertop, or what. Since the scratches are not deep, it looks to me as if a coat of paint is all that is needed. If the material allows, do a light sanding first. ☺️

    • Gaye Gaye on Feb 20, 2018

      Hi Jewell it’s a formica bench top or laminex

  • Bonnie Bonnie on Feb 20, 2018

    Your title was cut off at the end, I'm guessing it's because you exceeded the character limit.

    What is this material that has scratches?

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    • Gaye Gaye on Feb 22, 2018

      Thanks Bonnie. I think my scratches are too fine for the seam fill but it is definitely a product I will invest in for future use. Hopefully it will sit in the cupboard for a long time. I think I will give the wax a try though.

  • Lynn Goins Lynn Goins on Feb 21, 2018

    Ask them at Lowe's where you order counter tops. They should definitely help you!

    • Gaye Gaye on Feb 22, 2018

      Thanks Lynn we don’t have a Lowe’s here but Bunnings might be able to help.

  • Ellis Ellis on Feb 21, 2018

    Perhaps you can contact the manufacturers of Formica or Laminex in Australia, and see if they have a coating or polishing product for this.


    • Gaye Gaye on Feb 21, 2018

      Thanks Ellis. In my panick mode I didn’t even give that a thought.

  • Jewellmartin Jewellmartin on Feb 21, 2018

    I think if you just rubbed it with some vegetable or olive oil, or a soft cream, you can buff those scratches out. We have some kind of Formica with a different name. I watch for chips, scratches and separation by the trim. The best thing I do for the counter is buff it. That removes dishcloth streaks, oily areas, and other bits we might have missed in cleaning. ☺️

  • Lagree Wyndham Lagree Wyndham on Feb 22, 2018

    I used car wax on my shiny Formica counter-tops in my first house, they showed every little scratch....the was made the less noticeable.

    • Gaye Gaye on Feb 22, 2018

      Thanks Largree. This surface is Matt not shiny so maybe car wax might leave It a bit glossy. But it’s a great idea do my shiny surfaces though.

  • Lynn Goins Lynn Goins on Feb 23, 2018

    You might also try some car wax. A paste wax that you let dry and buff.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Nov 26, 2021

    The method would depend on what material the scratch is in?