How to repair a scratch or a stain on a Wooden Worktop?
Last Updated on September 16, 2024
In this guide, we will be covering everything you need to know about repairing a stained or scratched wooden worktop, whilst making sure the spot blends in seamlessly with the rest of your kitchen worktop.
This repair is possible because of the nature of the material – solid wood worktops and because of the oils we are using – Danish Oil or Osmo Oil. Unlike lacquered surfaces, oiled surfaces can be spot repaired, meaning that if you damage a small area, you will be able to sand that off and restore it to its original finish.
5 Step Guide to a Seamless Repair!
What we will need:
- Electric/Orbital Sander
- Sanding Pads: 80, 120 and 240 grit
- Osmo Top Oil – Clear Matt or Clear Satin
- Osmo Roller Frame + Roller Sleeve
- Paper Towel Roll
Repairing a scratch or a stain:
01
Firstly, begin with an Orbital Sander and a low-grit sanding pad of 80 grit. Sand the damaged area until you remove the layer of oil and you reach bare wood. Orbital sanders are a great choice for that purpose, as they allow equal and consistent sanding on a wide area, and are extremely easy to use – just hold flat and do not tilt. Keep sanding until the damaged area is no longer visible.
When wood is dry and untreated, it is able to hide scratches that are not visible. To avoid unpleasant surprises and re-sanding the freshly oiled areas because of a spot that appeared only after oiling, use a wet paper towel to go over the surface and ensure the scratches have indeed been sanded off.
02
Sand the newly repaired area with 120 grit to prepare the grain of the wood for oiling.
03
- Assemble your Roller Applicator and spill some Osmo on the surface. If you are using Danish Oil, get a piece of clean cloth and spill some Danish Oil on the surface
- Apply carefully, because repair areas are often small and you only really need a few drops. If you accidentally apply too much, use a paper towel to remove the excess.
- Allow the oil to dry for 24 hours.
04
- Repeat the oiling process from step 3 until you have built up your oil protection to the level of your overall worktop. If you oiled your worktop 3 times with Osmo prior to the damage, build up the repaired area to 3 Coats of Osmo. Danish Oil requires 5 coats.
05
Once you equalized the protection, we now want a seamless look for our worktops. The best way to achieve that is by following the sequence below:
- Lightly sand ALL of your worktops with 240 grit
- Wipe off all the dust from your worktops (they will have now gone slightly pale, but do not worry!)
- Apply a thin coat of Osmo/ Danish Oil to the entire area.
- Immediately wipe off all the excess oil with fresh paper towels.
- Apply pressure and frequently change your paper towel. You are trying to remove all the oil and polish the surface at the same time.
- Use a source of light in the background to check for any pooling or marks from the paper towel. Keep wiping until you get a consistent look.
- The surface should now feel semi-dry and perfectly consistent.
- Allow the oil to dry for 12 hours
- Enjoy your newly repaired and perfectly finished worktops.
Guarantee: We have done this finishing sequence thousands of times and we guarantee PERFECT results. You will be proud of the work you have done with your Wooden Worktops!
We hope you found this guide useful! Please let us know if you have any other questions or any comments at all, we love hearing from you!
If you have any questions about anything worktop related, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us!
You can find us at 01727260688 or [email protected]
https://houseofworktops.co.uk/
Enjoy your kitchen and wood worktops!
For additional topics please check the links below:
1) When should I re-oil my worktop?
2) Care & Maintenance Guide for Wood Worktops
3) Ultimate Worktop Comparison
4) A comprehensive comparison of all Wood Worktop Oils.
5) Health benefits of wood worktops.
6) A Wooden Upstand Guide: What is it and how to fit it?
7) How to Oil Your Worktops with Osmo?
8) How to apply Danish Oil on your worktop?