The kitchen is where it all happens; family discussions, lazy breakfasts, late night feasts. Which means your interior timber benchtops need to be up to the job. Cabot’s Benchtop Clear makes kitchen and living area benchtops heat and chemical resistant, while giving a fresh look to surfaces.
Ideal for solid timber, bamboo, plywood and engineered timber, it is food-safe and protects against heat marks from hot cups and plates.
Cabot’s Benchtop Clear gives the same quality look and protection as Cabot’s Cabothane Clear Water Based or Cabot’s CFP Floor Water Based, but with the added benefit of it being fully food safe when properly cured.
How to use Cabot’s Benchtop Clear
If the timber has visible scratches or is severely worn, sand the surface thoroughly.
Then, remove all dust to ensure a smooth and clean surface.
Use a broad, flat paddle to stir Cabot’s Benchtop Clear thoroughly before and during use.
Apply with a good quality brush, short nap roller or spray gun. If spraying, back brushing is recommended. If brushing or rolling, always apply in the direction of the grain.
Allow the first coat to dry for a minimum of two hours.
For best results, lightly sand with 240 grit sandpaper and remove all sanding dust.
Apply the second and third coats, allowing two hours between each.
Three coats will provide maximum longevity and the best-looking finish.
How do I get rid of heat stains from my timber benchtop?
Paints create a solid, opaque finish that conceals the timber grain whilst providing robust protection against the elements. Timbercolour is a premium acrylic self priming exterior paint specifically made for timber. It's tough, durable, and designed to be walked on.
White rings on your benchtop mean moisture has become trapped inside the coating. The easiest way to get rid of these is by using a hairdryer on the damaged spots. This draws the moisture out of the timber. Keep the hairdryer on a low setting and move it around the mark, making sure you don’t apply too much heat to just one area. The stain should disappear as it heats up.
White rings on your benchtop mean moisture has become trapped inside the coating. The easiest way to get rid of these is by using a hairdryer on the damaged spots. This draws the moisture out of the timber.
- Switch the hairdryer to a low heat setting.
- Hold the hairdryer over the mark and keep it moving.
- Avoid focusing heat on one spot for too long.
- Continue moving the hairdryer until the stain fades away as it warms up.
