How Can I Get Burn Marks Off of Cultured Marble Countertops?

How Can I Get Burn Marks Off of Cultured Marble Countertops?
Written By
Gail Delaney
Gail Delaney
Published: Jan 18, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

While you probably won’t be able to completely remove burn marks, you can make them less noticeable. As you work to sand away the burn marks, always keep the surface wet.

Things You Will Need

  • Non-abrasive cleanser
  • 1,000- to 2,000-grit wet-dry sandpaper
  • Sponge
  • 600-grit sandpaper or finer
  • Polishing compound made for cultured marble countertops
  • Wax
  • Cloth
  1. Clean the countertop with a non-abrasive cleanser. Before beginning any repair work, remove dirt, soap scum or other debris clinging to the top of the cultured marble’s surface.

  2. Wet a piece of 1,000- to 2,000-grit wet dry sandpaper. Sand the burn marks of your cultured marble gently. Do not sand too deep or you risk ruining the countertop further.

  3. Wash the sandpaper debris away with a damp sponge.

  4. Sand the area again with 600-grit sandpaper or finer. Using sandpaper coarser than 600-grit could leave your cultured marble countertop full of scratches.

  5. Wipe the area with polishing compound made for cultured marble countertops.

  6. Apply wax over the area according to manufacturer's directions and buff the area with a clean cloth.

The Drip Cap

  • Accidents can happen and burns can ruin the surface of a cultured marble countertop.
  • While you probably won’t be able to completely remove burn marks, you can make them less noticeable.
  • Sand the area again with 600-grit sandpaper or finer.
  • Using sandpaper coarser than 600-grit could leave your cultured marble countertop full of scratches.

References

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Gail Delaney

Gail Delaney is a writer in South Dakota and has articles published online at various websites. She is the garden editor for BellaOnline, with years of gardening experience. Being the caretaker of her parents led her in the direction of…

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