Mr. Resurface  was created for a lifetime of easy care. Just follow the simple guidelines listed here to keep your Mr. Resurface surfaces looking as fresh as the day they were installed. This care information will provide you with the tips and tools to help you enjoy your new Mr. Resurface top for years to come.

 Routine Care

There are two types of countertop finishes: matte/satin, and high-gloss*. Most countertops are finished with a matte/satin finish. Soapy water, ammonia based clean­ers or commercially available solid surface cleaners will remove most dirt and residue from all types of finishes. Stubborn residue will require a little stronger cleaner. Follow the recommendations on this page to properly clean your countertop and sink.  

Preventing Heat Damage

Mr. Resurface   is an excellent material for heat resistance. As with all countertop materials, it is important to use commonsense and minimize direct heat exposure to protect your surface and investment. Use heat trivets or hot pads when placing hot objects on any surface. 

 Preventing Other Damage

In most cases Mr. Resurface   can be repaired if accidentally damaged. However, be sure to follow the guidelines here to prevent any permanent damage to Mr. Resurface.

•  Avoid exposing Mr. Resurface   to strong chemicals, such as paint removers, oven cleaners, etc. If contact occurs, quickly flush the surface with water.

• Do not cut directly on Mr. Resurface   countertops  

Removing minor cuts and scratches*

Because the solid beauty of Mr. Resurface   goes all the way through, Mr. Resurface   surfaces are completely renewable. You can remove a minor cut or scratch yourself by following these instructions.

• Judge the severity of the scratch and start with the finest grit sanding pad to remove the scratch. (The color of the pads from roughest to smoothest are: White, Yellow, Green, Peach, Lilac, Blue, Gray.) Rub over scratch in a straight line to remove it. Periodically switch rubbing direction 90°. Be sure all of the scratch is removed. If this first step takes too long, try the next heavier grit sanding pad. To minimize dust during sanding, wet the surface. Rinse pad periodically to clean residue.

• Clean top with water. Select next lighter grit and repeat process. Rub over a larger area to blend in sanding.

• Continue process using successively finer grits until desired gloss level is achieved. Rinse out all pads used and air dry before putting them away.

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*For large defects and repairs or for complete routine professional refurbishing service, contact your local Mr. Resurface  sales expert.

With proper care, the Mr. Resurface  surfaces in your home will stay looking like new. When an authorized Mr. Resurface  Installer installs your Mr. Resurface, the entire job is warranted for 5 years against material and installation defects. For complete details, see warranty literature.

*Registered trademark of the 3M Company **Registered trademark of the Clorox Company.

DO NOT get bleach solution in eyes or on bare skin. Always wearrubber gloves and protective eyewear when working with bleach.

Over the counter cleaners, such as, Clean EnCounters may be used for routine cleaning in place of soap and water.

To enhance the gloss level on semi-gloss and high-gloss finishes, use a countertop polish such as Countertop Magic¹, Hope’s Countertop Polish² or Enhance Countertop Polish³. Tops are non-pourous. Polish will just lay on tops.

¹Countertop Magic is a registered trademark of Magic America Corp. ²Hope’s Countertop Polish is a registered trademark of The Hope Co. ³Enhance Countertop Polish is a registered of Eastern Marble Co.