Ruined worktop?

[windywillow]

I have accidentally spilled some oven cleaner on my worktop and it has left a big white mark (the worktop is black and grey so it is very noticeable).

Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions to make it less noticeable please?

TIA.

[Nosha123]

felt tip???

[windywillow]

Thanks Nosha. Don't think that would work though, as the worktop has a sort of speckled effect. :o(

[buildersmate]

Many years ago I did a similar thing to Mrs BM's worktop with a hot pan. She wasn't impressed. I don't believe it can ever be covered over - so you could make a feature of it. We had a blue marble effect worktop and I bought a real piece of similar marble and inset it into the worktop with a router as if it was always intended that hot pans could be rested there.
I rather depends on where the 'problem' is.

[windywillow]

Thanks bm. It's quite a large area, so I don't think your idea would work in my case. Great idea though. ;o)

[Old_Geezer]

If it is laminate and that style is still sold, might it pay you to replace that bit ?

[windywillow]

Pussy, I'd best not tell you what your name reminds me of! :o)

OG, unfortunately it is not laminate. We might have to accept that there's no other solution other than to replace the whole worktop. Unfortunately it's a very long piece. That'll teach me to be clumsy!

[Old_Geezer]

If you are going to do that anyway, and the worktop is marble or granite or some composite, is it worth trying to sand the top of the surface first ? Maybe the bleaching affect doesn't run too deeply.

[Old_Geezer]

Sand / grind / whatever. Not sure what you have to lose, save for clearing up the mess afterwards :-)

[redman41]

Is it not possible to dismantle Worktop, turn it upside down and re-assemble ?
Just a thought !

[AlBags]

You'll never get rid of it.
Disguise with something else let into surface (like a chopping plate)
Turning over will only expose screw holes and probably faded parts.

[pandora321]

Black boot polish do light coats one at a time leave it on for an hour then gentle buff with a soft cloth its not permanent but can be re done every now and again it covers the stain a treat..