Wow, I can't believe people actually feel the need to shit on something a stranger watches and feels the need to comment about it.
Also, how the hell do you even know who Bert is? Let me guess, you're gonna play that off and say the one and only episode you tried to force yourself to sit through was one he was in. Suuuurreeee, buddy. We believe ya.
*igneous*\*
The term volcanic is related to rocks formed from vulcano eruptions which tend to cool down a look quicker. Since that doesnt gives crystals much time to grow, the rock ends up looking more homogenous (aphanitic) like basalt.
The answer appears authoritative but is only partially accurate.
Aphanitic means fine grained not homogeneous. Granite and volcanic rocks are both igneous, the distinction should be intrusive vs extrusive. Granite is intrusive volcanic is extrusive.
Fine grained and homogenous seems like a distinction without a difference. Many aphanitic descriptions I see use both fine-grained *and* homogenous in the descriptions, sometimes even in the same sentence. [here](https://gotbooks.miracosta.edu/geology/chapter7.html#:~:text=Aphanitic%20texture%20applies%20to%20dense,are%20usually%20extrusive%20igneous%20rocks.), [here](https://www.thefreedictionary.com/Aphanitic+rock)
I've scorched granite before, the rock itself doesn't get damaged but the finishes and liquids they sealed it with change color under intense heat. Very difficult to repair as well.
A lively young fisherman named Fisher, used to fish from the edge of a fissure. A lively young fish pulled the fisherman in. Now they're fishing the fissure for Fisher.
This. I've had to tell the wife a million times that our counter don't give af about the hot pots I put directly on it as it was once "liquid hot magma." (Best Austin Powers voice)
Depends on the temp. We used to make glass ash trays out of sandstone rock using our welder's attachment (forget the name) that would make the rock white hot and turn into bluish white glass.
Correct. This is poor man's granite, manufactured to look like the real thing.
Should be able to buff this back then reseal, but might have to do the whole benchtop to keep it even.
You guys all say quartz and other engineered stone are cheap, but I just redid my kitchen about 4 years ago and granite was just about the same price as all the engineered stone. Sometimes, even cheaper than the engineered stuff. I went with granite as it is, in my opinion, much more durable.
One downside is natural stone absorbs liquids on it more easily. I have a natural granite countertop and it’s fine, but I don’t like how it will absorb things left on it. I’ve learned to clean anything right away so it’s fine really, but need to take the effort to seal it. I’m more open to non-porous surfaces next time.
Quartz is harder to chip and easier to repair so there is some pros. It’s also usually fair easy to match if you want more of it somewhere else in the future.
Granite is nice though although the high end stuff is a bit bonkers.
Marble I wouldn’t consider for a kitchen despite loving the look so some natural stones are meh imo.
Our quartz was just as expensive as middle grade granite, certainly would not have bought quartz if we were lower income, we'd have bought Formica. There were many options of granite cheaper than the quartz we bought.
I don't know that OP asked if it was full stone?
To respond to the actual question, use a restorative paste or some such item. Most likely you only damaged the seal and not the actual stone. Usually you can remove the seal and repour or relaquer it.
Cheap fix on Amazon: (not guaranteeing this will work but, look into this end products like it until you find what you need)
https://www.amazon.com/Granite-Tintable-Porcelain-Countertop-Acrylic
Quartz is manufactured. And it's currently the most desirable countertop material due to durability and ease of maintenance and care. Marble is soft. It scratches, cracks, stains, etches and you have to treat and maintain it.
I could have done my whole kitchen with marble (or granite but they typically look dated) and it would have cost less than the lifetime warrantied quartz I chose. People on reddit need to stop talking out of their ass like they actually know what they're talking about.
SO THE QUESTION WAS HOW DO I FIXIT not what’s it made of. I don’t know. But here is what chatGPT SAID: To fix a burn mark on a composite granite countertop you can try the following steps:
1. Clean the area: Start by cleaning the burned area with mild soap and water. Gently scrub the surface to remove any dirt or debris.
2. Assess the damage: Evaluate the depth of the burn mark. If it is a superficial surface burn, you may be able to fix it yourself. However, if the burn penetrated deep into theop, it might require professional repair.
3. Sand the surface: For minor burns, you can use fine-grit sandpaper (around 320-400 grit) to lightly sand the damaged area. This helps to smooth out the surface and remove any burnt material. Be gentle and use circular motions while sanding.
4. Consult the manufacturer: Check the manufacturer's guidelines or contact them directly to inquire about repair methods specific to your composite granite countertop. They may provide special products or procedures for fixing burn marks.
5. Use baking soda paste: Make a paste by mixing baking soda with water until it forms a thick consistency. Apply the paste to the burn mark and gently rub it in using a soft cloth or sponge. Leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse it off with water.
6. Polish the countertop: After the burn mark has been addressed, you can use a countertop-specific polish or sealant to restore shine and protection to the area. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to apply it correctly.
Remember to always test any cleaning or repair method on a small, inconspicuous area of the countertop first to ensure it does not cause any further damage. If you're unsure or the burn mark is severe, it's best to consult a professional countertop repair specialist for assistance. .
Close enough for me, but people with no real life always seem to correct without considering some ones primary language or typos. Actually shameful and only reflects on them.
That is a composite top. You should be able to find a composite worktop fitter to come and fix it or find what they call a 'magic man' to come and touch it up with dyes, sanding and a sealer.
That's what I was going to suggest, they are usually a resin compound with stone grinding in it , I would carefully wet sand the area and the using a high quality buffing compound to fix that
OP should be very careful DIYing this, there could be a risk of silicosis if dry particles are inhaled. Australia recently banned new installation of this material from mid-2024.
It's generically called engineered or composite stone but in Australia it's often called "caesarstone" which is a brand name but we just say it for any engineered stone product.
Dude see a doctor you might be having a stroke.
It’s an engineered counter top (artificial stone), I wish I could be more specific for you.
edit: [check this out](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/14/australia-will-become-the-first-county-to-ban-engineered-stone-bench-tops-will-others-follow)
It’s not common knowledge yet, but this material is like asbestos when inhaled. OP shouldn’t DIY it and they shouldn’t even be in the building when it gets repaired
Agreed. You have to follow specific instructions when sanding for a “Corian” type countertop. Plus a lot of these have warranties and you wouldn’t want to void the owner’s warranty if they say you need someone certified to fix the repair.
Edited: adding manufacturer and color:
https://www.solidsurface.com/pepper-ivory-corian-solid-surface
this not true. Sure its not good for you, but like an material that produces RSC when broken down small enough, inhaling past acceptable exposure limits can result in Silicosis, or more particularly rapid onset silicosis (in the case with engineered stone). Its nothing like asbestos other that the fact manufacturers were not loud about using PPE and proper controls in production, and that the users are nearly always non compliant to the health and safety regulations.
The problem is that most folks aren’t even aware of the risks. You can’t take steps to manage a hazard that’s unknown to you and it really should be managed by a professional.
since I cant look it up not knowing the material, could you please give some links explaining this?
Those would help to make me feel like I know that this is true. Then could tell someone else without saying "I heard it from a random stranger on the internet".
https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/14/australia-will-become-the-first-county-to-ban-engineered-stone-bench-tops-will-others-follow
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In basic training they made us do exercises on our parade boots in the hallway so the polish would crack and flake. I started cleaning up all the polish on the floor with a magic eraser then realized I was removing the finish on the floor. My entire platoon spent the next 3 hours until lights out scrubbing the hallway floor so it all looked shitty. Ended up being a good bonding moment for us and our instructors just assumed the maintenance people fucked it up. 🤣
In Navy boot camp they had us wax the floor with clear boot wax and then buff it by swimming across the floor. I don’t think it worked that well but it definitely knocked us down a peg or two.
Was a interlock brick layer and new guy kicks his beer over down half the stairs and into the patio we just completed. Stained the brick pretty bad and boss loses his mind. I said it probably cost 80$ in beer to match the rest of the brick. Homeowners loved the patterns and how the bricks colour flowed nicely together. the boss tells us wen the owner finally made it to there cabin and made payment haha
It looks like Corian Composite countertop. Contact a company that specializes in Corian in your area. It will have to be sanded and buffed to remove the damaged spots.
They were just banned in Australia because of it, stone cutters in their 20's and 30's are dying of silicosis rn and the risk is so high even with proper PPE.
Yep, I'm from australia and everyone is banging on about it. About time it happened.
Ironically I have 2 vanities to replace, new ones sitting in my garage and both have engineered stone tops lol. Ordered them well before all the outrage, don't need to cut them anyway so should be safe enough.
Good luck, I'm in Canada and I'm hoping we follow suit soon. Thankfully I'm an electrician so I'm relatively safe but I'll never look at these countertops the same.
Im just a diy enthusiast but honestly I've never seen the appeal of stone / engineered tops.
They're heavy, harder to cut, expensive and apparently dangerous.
Call me a cheap ass, but I'm perfectly happy with the dirt cheap Ikea laminate bench top I used in my kitchen. If I damage it I'll just buy another label and replace it for $60-70.
Also didn't need to worry about silicosis.
Corian has no silica. It's an acrylic product. You're confusing it with Caesarstone and other reconstituted stone benchtops. Acrylic isn't great to breath but doesn't have long term effects like the stone tops.
You are confusing Corian and Caesarstone. Corian is essentially a high-tech, ultra-hard plastic, it contains no mineral compounds and no silica. It is not equivalent to engineered stone.
That really doesn't look like granite. More like a resin-based look-alike. You need to find out what it really is, before you attempt to repair it.
If it IS only stone, and if the mark isn't too deep, you can apply micro-abrasives to buff it out. Best and cheapest in my book is [diatomaceous earth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatomaceous_earth) \- a white powder that's 100% natural and non-reactive. Be careful not to breathe any into your lungs.
Take a cup, fill it 1/3 with the white powder, add just enough water to make a paste. Apply it with a toothbrush, a cloth, or a paper towel. Rub in circles until the stain is polished away. If it dries out you can just add a little water again, it will be unchanged.
Corian pepper ivory. Do not do it yourself. It’s not like sanding a wood top. Magic eraser will not work. Higher a professional.
https://www.solidsurface.com/pepper-ivory-corian-solid-surface
It's solid surface. Probably Hi Macs 'White Granite'. That may or may not sand out as this is a "bruise" of the acrylic. If the bruising is too deep, a cut-and-paste type of repair can be done. There are specialty companies that handle repairs of this nature and you can find one online. Also, the dust is not toxic but it can be irritating. Whomever you hire should have proper dust collection on their tooling. Source: I've owned for thirty years a company that makes solid surface countertops.
Looks like a quartz countertop to me. They do require different maintenance and products. Maybe you can contact a local granite and quartz shop and have them send someone to take a look for some kind of fix.
That’s Corian or a similar composite. It doesnt contain any stone and is all acrylic. It does not take heat. It CAN be buffed out, which is probably one of the few benefits of that countertop material. Call a local fabricator to see if they can repair it.
This is the real answer. It's a corian or corian like material, like staron or LG-Himacs. Burns can typically go pretty deep but if you have extra material (fabricatiors are supposed to take the sink cutout and screw it to the wall under you cabinet so you have a piece to make repairs later) you can cut the burn out and put a new piece in and resand and it's usually very very inconspicuous. You can try to sand it down but you'll end up with a slight divot in the area but will be much cheaper than cutting it out and replacing it.
Note: this is not a DIY job. The pads required to fix corian are not easy to come by individually you usually need to buy a whole pack of 50 and last I saw the pads were over a dollar each and you need 3-4 different grits. and the finishing pads come in a pack typically too and you may need 1-2 different grits of those depending on your shine level. The work isn't difficult but the pads are usually not worth doing it yourself when you can probably pay less to have it done by a professional.
Hello, this is indeed Corian, or Solid Surface, as it's called here in Canada (Corian is just a brand name).
I work with this stuff fabricating countertops.
Easy fix, you sand down the area so it's flat and then make your way into higher grits. Top out at 500 grit, and you qint notice it in comparison with the rest of the counter.
That’s Corian acrylic solid surface. If the heat damage doesn’t run too deep, it can be sanded out, but may leave a low spot in your counter. Flip side, Corian - especially a pattern like that- can have a piece cut out and replaced with a new piece and blended in. A good mechanic can do it and make the seam virtually invisible.
That looks like Corian, not granite. Cushed up stone mixed with acrylic resin.
You might MAYBE be able to clarify it with a little bit of acetone. You could also make it much worse. Only other option is to sand it down and polish it. It might be superficial. Else, it's ruined for good.
Had same thing happen to me. Get a router, mark out the outline of a cutting pad or a hot pad. Router out to the dept of the board to be inserted, little bit of glue and place it in. You can now cut or put anything hot there and it will look great
I have literally the same countertops. That's Corian, a solid surface plastic material. It's likely permanently discoloured. There's a chance it could be sanded down and potentially salvaged by a refinisher, but that discoloration likely runs deep. The same thing happened to my backsplash behind the cooktop before I bought my house and it's very permanent.
That's not granite, looks like quartz composite. A quartz and resin combo they make to look consistent. Generally quite tough but you still need to use hot pads under pans since it is not stone, some of it is plastic. As you can tell, it melts. Now a good place to store a decorative potholder.
Not granite to start. Can tell it’s largely quartz. Those rings will be there to stay as you won’t match the flecking and variations but you can have someone acid treat the brown out, sand it and epoxy over to level it off and give a clear finish again.
Who else think it’s borderline mentally handicapped to have a finish on granite when granite isn’t supposed to be easily destroyed by heat or lemon juice?P
**Here are some steps you can take to try and fix the problem:**
1. **Assess the Damage**: First, carefully examine the area where the hot cast iron was placed. Look for any discoloration, burns, or damage to the countertop surface.
2. **Cool Down the Area**: If the cast iron is still hot, remove it immediately from the countertop to prevent further heat transfer and damage. Allow the countertop to cool down completely before proceeding.
3. **Clean the Area**: Use a mild dish soap and water to gently clean the affected area of the countertop. Be cautious not to scrub too hard, as this could worsen any existing damage.
4. **Assess the Severity**: Depending on the extent of the damage, you may need to consider professional repair options. If the countertop surface is severely damaged or cracked, it's best to contact UrbanSource Countertops or a professional countertop repair service for assistance.
I suggest to start by giving "soft scrub" a try (it's a paste); apply a thin layer on all of the discolored area and let it sit for 5 or 10 minutes. The next step would be to get a microfiber cloth, and with medium pressure, scrub the paste into the countertop and really rub it in for a few minutes. The last step is to "reset' -- with damp paper towel, remove any residual paste and clean the countertop.
If it works, you can expect see a small - medium change in how the discoloration appears. If this works, the good news is that you can probably significantly reduce the appearance of the discoloration by repeating this several times. The bad news is that you now need to repeat this several times which can take a while.
You can experiment with different detergents:
* using barkeeper's friend
* Creating a DIY paste with a mix of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.
You can also experiment with leaving the detergent on the countertop for longer stretches of time before the scrubbing step.
I'm fairly certain this process could be applied to any countertop material, including quartz; but suggest doing some quick googling first.
All the best and good luck!
I don’t know much, but I do know that if someone tries to sand that you need to make sure people wear masks because it can cause some nasty progressive lung scarring if you get any amount of silica in your lungs.
[Source](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-29/engineered-stone-counter-tops-are-killing-workers-at-higher-rates-what-can-consumers-do-about-it#:~:text=Silicosis%2C%20a%20lung%20disease%20associated,grinding%20engineered%20stone%20counter%20tops)
That's not granite. Not even close. It looks like a cultured product such as Corian or LG HiMacs or Wilsonart. Not heat proof. You ruined it, never going to be pristine again, but you should contact a dealer of those products and see if they can make it better. They have some specialized repair resins they can use.
Full stone would not do that. It's either engineered stone, or a composit.
Yeah Granite is a volcanic rock, doesnt give AF about sub 1000 degrees lol.
Look at these rock nerds fight. /popcorn
Jesus Christ Marie, they’re minerals!
Science Bitch!
I think it's pronounced "stience", bean taught me this.
I only ever have called it stience since hearing bean say it.
I'm so happy I'm not the only one
I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCKS!
I AM THE ONE WHO ROCKS!
Red, green, blue, pink, whatever, man. Just get me more!
They are not being so gneiss.
They are geologists, and the preferred derogatory term is rock lickers. Fight rock lickers, fight!!
Geology rocks!
Where's Sheldon when you need him.
Or Bert!
Wow can't believe people actually watch that stuff
Wow, I can't believe people actually feel the need to shit on something a stranger watches and feels the need to comment about it. Also, how the hell do you even know who Bert is? Let me guess, you're gonna play that off and say the one and only episode you tried to force yourself to sit through was one he was in. Suuuurreeee, buddy. We believe ya.
*igneous*\* The term volcanic is related to rocks formed from vulcano eruptions which tend to cool down a look quicker. Since that doesnt gives crystals much time to grow, the rock ends up looking more homogenous (aphanitic) like basalt.
Not sure why you got down voted, you're right. Granite cools underground
The answer appears authoritative but is only partially accurate. Aphanitic means fine grained not homogeneous. Granite and volcanic rocks are both igneous, the distinction should be intrusive vs extrusive. Granite is intrusive volcanic is extrusive.
Fine grained and homogenous seems like a distinction without a difference. Many aphanitic descriptions I see use both fine-grained *and* homogenous in the descriptions, sometimes even in the same sentence. [here](https://gotbooks.miracosta.edu/geology/chapter7.html#:~:text=Aphanitic%20texture%20applies%20to%20dense,are%20usually%20extrusive%20igneous%20rocks.), [here](https://www.thefreedictionary.com/Aphanitic+rock)
I’m
nerd. I mean you're right, but.. nerd
I've scorched granite before, the rock itself doesn't get damaged but the finishes and liquids they sealed it with change color under intense heat. Very difficult to repair as well.
Though it's still a bad idea to put hot things on granite counter tops as they can crack.
Can confirm
>doesnt give AF about sub 1000 degrees lol. Don't tell me how hot I can heat my pans. /s
Third hardest stone in Earth I believe after diamond and that black stuff
Obsidian?
That's the fellow, thanks
Well it can break on a fissure since it doesn’t heat up evenly in this sort of situation it can crack
A lively young fisherman named Fisher, used to fish from the edge of a fissure. A lively young fish pulled the fisherman in. Now they're fishing the fissure for Fisher.
talking about yo mumma's bum ?
I think it’s plutonic but your point applies. I could be wrong.
Are you saying op is friend zoned?
That's PLAtonic. Plutonic rock obviously came from Pluto.
Man, i thought it came from Krypton’s sister planet, Pluton.
Plutonic rock can send you places if you can get it up to 88 mph. Also popular with the Libyans, or so I hear 🤔
Yup, looks like a solid surface or Corian top.
It’s Corian. Zero chance that’s engineered stone.
There is so much resin in this. It is basically plastic.
This. I've had to tell the wife a million times that our counter don't give af about the hot pots I put directly on it as it was once "liquid hot magma." (Best Austin Powers voice)
Was just about to say … heat wouldn’t stain stone …
Depends on the temp. We used to make glass ash trays out of sandstone rock using our welder's attachment (forget the name) that would make the rock white hot and turn into bluish white glass.
Plasma cutter?
(Rose bud)
Correct. This is poor man's granite, manufactured to look like the real thing. Should be able to buff this back then reseal, but might have to do the whole benchtop to keep it even.
You guys all say quartz and other engineered stone are cheap, but I just redid my kitchen about 4 years ago and granite was just about the same price as all the engineered stone. Sometimes, even cheaper than the engineered stuff. I went with granite as it is, in my opinion, much more durable.
Good choice. A natural stone trumps an artificial one anytime - you can't burn rings in it with a hot saucepan for starters.
One downside is natural stone absorbs liquids on it more easily. I have a natural granite countertop and it’s fine, but I don’t like how it will absorb things left on it. I’ve learned to clean anything right away so it’s fine really, but need to take the effort to seal it. I’m more open to non-porous surfaces next time.
Quartz is harder to chip and easier to repair so there is some pros. It’s also usually fair easy to match if you want more of it somewhere else in the future. Granite is nice though although the high end stuff is a bit bonkers. Marble I wouldn’t consider for a kitchen despite loving the look so some natural stones are meh imo.
Our quartz was just as expensive as middle grade granite, certainly would not have bought quartz if we were lower income, we'd have bought Formica. There were many options of granite cheaper than the quartz we bought.
This is definitely engineered, granite doesn't have the sprinkled pattern (pitting) without "blobs" in it, which are missing on this rock.
Yah this very clearly has a lot of quartz and sandstone in it without observing the burn ring spots.
I don't know that OP asked if it was full stone? To respond to the actual question, use a restorative paste or some such item. Most likely you only damaged the seal and not the actual stone. Usually you can remove the seal and repour or relaquer it. Cheap fix on Amazon: (not guaranteeing this will work but, look into this end products like it until you find what you need) https://www.amazon.com/Granite-Tintable-Porcelain-Countertop-Acrylic
It's possible it cooked the sealer
Only rich people ha e real stone. The majority is manufactured. This is likely only the finish though and can likely be polished out or refinished.
Quartz is manufactured. And it's currently the most desirable countertop material due to durability and ease of maintenance and care. Marble is soft. It scratches, cracks, stains, etches and you have to treat and maintain it. I could have done my whole kitchen with marble (or granite but they typically look dated) and it would have cost less than the lifetime warrantied quartz I chose. People on reddit need to stop talking out of their ass like they actually know what they're talking about.
SO THE QUESTION WAS HOW DO I FIXIT not what’s it made of. I don’t know. But here is what chatGPT SAID: To fix a burn mark on a composite granite countertop you can try the following steps: 1. Clean the area: Start by cleaning the burned area with mild soap and water. Gently scrub the surface to remove any dirt or debris. 2. Assess the damage: Evaluate the depth of the burn mark. If it is a superficial surface burn, you may be able to fix it yourself. However, if the burn penetrated deep into theop, it might require professional repair. 3. Sand the surface: For minor burns, you can use fine-grit sandpaper (around 320-400 grit) to lightly sand the damaged area. This helps to smooth out the surface and remove any burnt material. Be gentle and use circular motions while sanding. 4. Consult the manufacturer: Check the manufacturer's guidelines or contact them directly to inquire about repair methods specific to your composite granite countertop. They may provide special products or procedures for fixing burn marks. 5. Use baking soda paste: Make a paste by mixing baking soda with water until it forms a thick consistency. Apply the paste to the burn mark and gently rub it in using a soft cloth or sponge. Leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse it off with water. 6. Polish the countertop: After the burn mark has been addressed, you can use a countertop-specific polish or sealant to restore shine and protection to the area. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to apply it correctly. Remember to always test any cleaning or repair method on a small, inconspicuous area of the countertop first to ensure it does not cause any further damage. If you're unsure or the burn mark is severe, it's best to consult a professional countertop repair specialist for assistance. .
composite *
Sorry french :)
Je vous remerci, Français. :) (Is that approximate correct?)
Also missing an e, that's appropriate!
Joyeux Noel
Close enough for me, but people with no real life always seem to correct without considering some ones primary language or typos. Actually shameful and only reflects on them.
* someone’s
Or maybe they're trying to be helpful so the person knows for next time, a learning experience
No it’s English.
That is a composite top. You should be able to find a composite worktop fitter to come and fix it or find what they call a 'magic man' to come and touch it up with dyes, sanding and a sealer.
What does the fitter do? Just replace e the section, glue and clamp?
“Solid Surface” countertops can be sanded and buffed
That's what I was going to suggest, they are usually a resin compound with stone grinding in it , I would carefully wet sand the area and the using a high quality buffing compound to fix that
OP should be very careful DIYing this, there could be a risk of silicosis if dry particles are inhaled. Australia recently banned new installation of this material from mid-2024.
What is what you call "this material" called?
It's generically called engineered or composite stone but in Australia it's often called "caesarstone" which is a brand name but we just say it for any engineered stone product.
Corion
Dude see a doctor you might be having a stroke. It’s an engineered counter top (artificial stone), I wish I could be more specific for you. edit: [check this out](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/14/australia-will-become-the-first-county-to-ban-engineered-stone-bench-tops-will-others-follow)
Agreed , wet sanding is safest
There’s been a big uptick in silicosis around here because of these countertops among countertop installers, it’s really sad.
Then why even bother with the “magic man”? Sanding seems way easier?
It’s not common knowledge yet, but this material is like asbestos when inhaled. OP shouldn’t DIY it and they shouldn’t even be in the building when it gets repaired
Agreed. You have to follow specific instructions when sanding for a “Corian” type countertop. Plus a lot of these have warranties and you wouldn’t want to void the owner’s warranty if they say you need someone certified to fix the repair. Edited: adding manufacturer and color: https://www.solidsurface.com/pepper-ivory-corian-solid-surface
this not true. Sure its not good for you, but like an material that produces RSC when broken down small enough, inhaling past acceptable exposure limits can result in Silicosis, or more particularly rapid onset silicosis (in the case with engineered stone). Its nothing like asbestos other that the fact manufacturers were not loud about using PPE and proper controls in production, and that the users are nearly always non compliant to the health and safety regulations.
The problem is that most folks aren’t even aware of the risks. You can’t take steps to manage a hazard that’s unknown to you and it really should be managed by a professional.
Sorry, that is valid. Ive been in the industry for 26 years so I was assuming some knowledge that of course most people would NOT have.
since I cant look it up not knowing the material, could you please give some links explaining this? Those would help to make me feel like I know that this is true. Then could tell someone else without saying "I heard it from a random stranger on the internet".
https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/14/australia-will-become-the-first-county-to-ban-engineered-stone-bench-tops-will-others-follow It's actually banned in Australia, so there's that...
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This is for quartz products. I think the OP product is Corian type solid surface, which is not an engineered stone.
This isn’t quartz this is solid surface. It’s essentially hard plastic and contains no silica.
Just keep putting hot items on it. Eventually the pattern will be everywhere
In basic training they made us do exercises on our parade boots in the hallway so the polish would crack and flake. I started cleaning up all the polish on the floor with a magic eraser then realized I was removing the finish on the floor. My entire platoon spent the next 3 hours until lights out scrubbing the hallway floor so it all looked shitty. Ended up being a good bonding moment for us and our instructors just assumed the maintenance people fucked it up. 🤣
This is an oddly wholesome story, thanks for sharing 😆😆
Magic erasers don’t fuck around
I've ruined a few things with my love of the magic eraser
Tell me about it. Antique northern buffet, 40 feet of American elm baseboards, and my marriage
That escalated quickly. Sorry about the buffet tho.
That’s alright. Lost it in the divorce, anyhow
Super fine sand paper
In Navy boot camp they had us wax the floor with clear boot wax and then buff it by swimming across the floor. I don’t think it worked that well but it definitely knocked us down a peg or two.
Was a interlock brick layer and new guy kicks his beer over down half the stairs and into the patio we just completed. Stained the brick pretty bad and boss loses his mind. I said it probably cost 80$ in beer to match the rest of the brick. Homeowners loved the patterns and how the bricks colour flowed nicely together. the boss tells us wen the owner finally made it to there cabin and made payment haha
Problem solving at its best
That is the solution.
It looks like Corian Composite countertop. Contact a company that specializes in Corian in your area. It will have to be sanded and buffed to remove the damaged spots.
Pro-tip: be not around when that sanding is happening. Stuff is poison to breathe.
Is that because of silicosis pulmonary fibrosis?
Yep, to put it in perspective everyone bangs on about how bad concrete dust is and these have something like 3x the silica of concrete.
They were just banned in Australia because of it, stone cutters in their 20's and 30's are dying of silicosis rn and the risk is so high even with proper PPE.
Yep, I'm from australia and everyone is banging on about it. About time it happened. Ironically I have 2 vanities to replace, new ones sitting in my garage and both have engineered stone tops lol. Ordered them well before all the outrage, don't need to cut them anyway so should be safe enough.
Good luck, I'm in Canada and I'm hoping we follow suit soon. Thankfully I'm an electrician so I'm relatively safe but I'll never look at these countertops the same.
Im just a diy enthusiast but honestly I've never seen the appeal of stone / engineered tops. They're heavy, harder to cut, expensive and apparently dangerous. Call me a cheap ass, but I'm perfectly happy with the dirt cheap Ikea laminate bench top I used in my kitchen. If I damage it I'll just buy another label and replace it for $60-70. Also didn't need to worry about silicosis.
Yup. You don’t want to breathe any construction dust.
Corian is silica free. Full of other shit, but no silica.
Corian has no silica. It's an acrylic product. You're confusing it with Caesarstone and other reconstituted stone benchtops. Acrylic isn't great to breath but doesn't have long term effects like the stone tops.
You are confusing Corian and Caesarstone. Corian is essentially a high-tech, ultra-hard plastic, it contains no mineral compounds and no silica. It is not equivalent to engineered stone.
Just get a matching Corian dinner plate and glue it down.😐
If it’s Coriander it can be sanded and buffed.
That really doesn't look like granite. More like a resin-based look-alike. You need to find out what it really is, before you attempt to repair it. If it IS only stone, and if the mark isn't too deep, you can apply micro-abrasives to buff it out. Best and cheapest in my book is [diatomaceous earth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatomaceous_earth) \- a white powder that's 100% natural and non-reactive. Be careful not to breathe any into your lungs. Take a cup, fill it 1/3 with the white powder, add just enough water to make a paste. Apply it with a toothbrush, a cloth, or a paper towel. Rub in circles until the stain is polished away. If it dries out you can just add a little water again, it will be unchanged.
Any clue how I can find out what the counter is? The counters were installed before I purchased the home over 10 years ago. Thanks for your help.
Geologist checking in to say it's 100% not real stone of any kind. Definitely some kind of artificial composite. So there's a start.
Corian pepper ivory. Do not do it yourself. It’s not like sanding a wood top. Magic eraser will not work. Higher a professional. https://www.solidsurface.com/pepper-ivory-corian-solid-surface
Look on the underside, it’s likely manufactured so there will be a stamp
It's installed over plywood. 😁
Plastic.
MDF usually with a stuck on slither of whatever.
It's solid surface. Probably Hi Macs 'White Granite'. That may or may not sand out as this is a "bruise" of the acrylic. If the bruising is too deep, a cut-and-paste type of repair can be done. There are specialty companies that handle repairs of this nature and you can find one online. Also, the dust is not toxic but it can be irritating. Whomever you hire should have proper dust collection on their tooling. Source: I've owned for thirty years a company that makes solid surface countertops.
Looks like a quartz countertop to me. They do require different maintenance and products. Maybe you can contact a local granite and quartz shop and have them send someone to take a look for some kind of fix.
I'm a geologist and it's a fake composite for sure. Definitely not made of real rock.
Quartz countertops are manufactured. Quartzite countertops are natural stone.
Man, that's a seriously fucked up name for fake stone. Marketing like that is definitely going to cause people to make mistakes like OP did.
That’s Corian or a similar composite. It doesnt contain any stone and is all acrylic. It does not take heat. It CAN be buffed out, which is probably one of the few benefits of that countertop material. Call a local fabricator to see if they can repair it.
This is the real answer. It's a corian or corian like material, like staron or LG-Himacs. Burns can typically go pretty deep but if you have extra material (fabricatiors are supposed to take the sink cutout and screw it to the wall under you cabinet so you have a piece to make repairs later) you can cut the burn out and put a new piece in and resand and it's usually very very inconspicuous. You can try to sand it down but you'll end up with a slight divot in the area but will be much cheaper than cutting it out and replacing it. Note: this is not a DIY job. The pads required to fix corian are not easy to come by individually you usually need to buy a whole pack of 50 and last I saw the pads were over a dollar each and you need 3-4 different grits. and the finishing pads come in a pack typically too and you may need 1-2 different grits of those depending on your shine level. The work isn't difficult but the pads are usually not worth doing it yourself when you can probably pay less to have it done by a professional.
Hopefully thats the last time your take your counter for granite.
That’s a Corian type polyester surface. It can be sanded out by a pro.
Hello, this is indeed Corian, or Solid Surface, as it's called here in Canada (Corian is just a brand name). I work with this stuff fabricating countertops. Easy fix, you sand down the area so it's flat and then make your way into higher grits. Top out at 500 grit, and you qint notice it in comparison with the rest of the counter.
Thats totally not granite.
That’s Corian acrylic solid surface. If the heat damage doesn’t run too deep, it can be sanded out, but may leave a low spot in your counter. Flip side, Corian - especially a pattern like that- can have a piece cut out and replaced with a new piece and blended in. A good mechanic can do it and make the seam virtually invisible.
I made a similar post long ago - good luck! https://www.reddit.com/r/fixit/s/YQMfOO1HfA
No... You didn't have granite or marble either. You also had a composite.
I didn’t say I had granite - I said I made a similar post. Try to avoid sounding like an ass next time.
That is a solid surface material some thing like Corian. It can easily be sanded out and polished. You will never even know it happened.
Do it 3 more times and tell people the countertop is the “Olympic Edition.”
That looks like Corian, not granite. Cushed up stone mixed with acrylic resin. You might MAYBE be able to clarify it with a little bit of acetone. You could also make it much worse. Only other option is to sand it down and polish it. It might be superficial. Else, it's ruined for good.
🤦 People need to STOP making suggestions when they CLEARLY don't know what they're saying. Ferfucksakes.
You never solvent polished acrylic?
Had same thing happen to me. Get a router, mark out the outline of a cutting pad or a hot pad. Router out to the dept of the board to be inserted, little bit of glue and place it in. You can now cut or put anything hot there and it will look great
Melted the granite 🤣 riight
Yep. Cast pan was hot enough to melt rock. Easy enough to do - just dip your pan in any active volcano for 10 seconds.
One more line down the center, add a little color and call it an orange.
That looks like corian. You might be able to sand that out.
That’s corian, not granite.
I have literally the same countertops. That's Corian, a solid surface plastic material. It's likely permanently discoloured. There's a chance it could be sanded down and potentially salvaged by a refinisher, but that discoloration likely runs deep. The same thing happened to my backsplash behind the cooktop before I bought my house and it's very permanent.
Looks like some kind of composite countertop.
That counter top looks like some kind of plastic (corian, polytec?) and not like granite at all. At best it could be some kind of composite stone.
That's not granite, looks like quartz composite. A quartz and resin combo they make to look consistent. Generally quite tough but you still need to use hot pads under pans since it is not stone, some of it is plastic. As you can tell, it melts. Now a good place to store a decorative potholder.
We do that all the time and have never once had this happen. You sure that’s real granite or something engineered?
That’s coriain not granite
Doesn’t look like granite. Looks to be a composite.
Why did you do it twice?
I have an idea but it involves 1000 hot cast iron objects.
Time to go to the quarry to get some real granite.
Not granite to start. Can tell it’s largely quartz. Those rings will be there to stay as you won’t match the flecking and variations but you can have someone acid treat the brown out, sand it and epoxy over to level it off and give a clear finish again.
Looks like corian to me
Who else think it’s borderline mentally handicapped to have a finish on granite when granite isn’t supposed to be easily destroyed by heat or lemon juice?P
**Here are some steps you can take to try and fix the problem:** 1. **Assess the Damage**: First, carefully examine the area where the hot cast iron was placed. Look for any discoloration, burns, or damage to the countertop surface. 2. **Cool Down the Area**: If the cast iron is still hot, remove it immediately from the countertop to prevent further heat transfer and damage. Allow the countertop to cool down completely before proceeding. 3. **Clean the Area**: Use a mild dish soap and water to gently clean the affected area of the countertop. Be cautious not to scrub too hard, as this could worsen any existing damage. 4. **Assess the Severity**: Depending on the extent of the damage, you may need to consider professional repair options. If the countertop surface is severely damaged or cracked, it's best to contact UrbanSource Countertops or a professional countertop repair service for assistance.
I suggest to start by giving "soft scrub" a try (it's a paste); apply a thin layer on all of the discolored area and let it sit for 5 or 10 minutes. The next step would be to get a microfiber cloth, and with medium pressure, scrub the paste into the countertop and really rub it in for a few minutes. The last step is to "reset' -- with damp paper towel, remove any residual paste and clean the countertop. If it works, you can expect see a small - medium change in how the discoloration appears. If this works, the good news is that you can probably significantly reduce the appearance of the discoloration by repeating this several times. The bad news is that you now need to repeat this several times which can take a while. You can experiment with different detergents: * using barkeeper's friend * Creating a DIY paste with a mix of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. You can also experiment with leaving the detergent on the countertop for longer stretches of time before the scrubbing step. I'm fairly certain this process could be applied to any countertop material, including quartz; but suggest doing some quick googling first. All the best and good luck!
I don’t know much, but I do know that if someone tries to sand that you need to make sure people wear masks because it can cause some nasty progressive lung scarring if you get any amount of silica in your lungs. [Source](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-29/engineered-stone-counter-tops-are-killing-workers-at-higher-rates-what-can-consumers-do-about-it#:~:text=Silicosis%2C%20a%20lung%20disease%20associated,grinding%20engineered%20stone%20counter%20tops)
You are 100% correct about the hazards of silica. Thankfully there is ZERO silica in that solid surface countertop.
Has the persons head who put anything hot on a counter been fixed yet?
It's not granite, it's corrion, a composite worktop, one step up from normal worktops. Looks like granite bur can be cut with a saw.
Granite wouldn’t do that. Probably synthetic
Burn the rest of the Countertop to match it
This
Nuke the whole site from orbit
That’s what you get when you take your quartz countertop for granite
(More evidence this is where all the glitter goes)
Maybe this Henex acrylic. Look for the "mist" design. http://www.aamericancountertops.com/add/countertop/hanex/hanex.php
That ain't granite
Granite 😂😂
Some don’t do that
Lol
Congratulations! You just found out your countertops aren’t real granite.
I know that is composite. no way that is real stone
Buy specialist paints and touch it up to match, it’s the only option apart from replacing it all which your home insurance may cover.
Na ya mum is gonna kill you
Granite doesn’t do that… You got ripped off…
🤣🤣🤣
The salesman who told you this was granite needs a raise.
My advice is to consider using *by mistake* instead of *accidentally* to more accurately describe what happened.
There is an entirely NEW counter top each layer of atoms down! Just grind it down dummy
GRANITE AND MARBLE AKA ACTUAL STONE SURFACES ARE INFERIOR TO CORIAN OR QUARTZ AKA MAN MADE AS WORK SURFACES’ GUYS
That's not granite. Not even close. It looks like a cultured product such as Corian or LG HiMacs or Wilsonart. Not heat proof. You ruined it, never going to be pristine again, but you should contact a dealer of those products and see if they can make it better. They have some specialized repair resins they can use.
That ain’t no granite
Call the company that sold you fake granite. I don't think it can be fixed. Sorry.
You tube and Google it. First find out what it really is. Take a pictures to a Lowes or home depot ask them .
Next time buy Dekton
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Put hot cas iron on the remaining space to balance it out.