After a professional surface repair, a little care in the first few days — and sensible ongoing maintenance — will help ensure your repair lasts and remains invisible. This aftercare guide covers the key dos and don’ts for repaired worktops, baths, tiles and other surfaces.
Immediately After Repair
- Keep the area dry for 24 hours — repair materials need time to fully cure before being exposed to water, even after the repair appears hard to the touch
- Don’t apply cleaning products for 48 hours — cleaning chemicals can affect repair materials before they reach full cure strength
- Avoid placing heavy items on a worktop repair for the first 24 hours
- Don’t use abrasive pads or scourers on or near the repair area at any time
Ongoing Care for Repaired Worktops
- Use a soft cloth or sponge with mild washing-up liquid for day-to-day cleaning
- Avoid bleach, descalers, oven cleaners and acidic cleaners (lemon juice, vinegar-based products) on or near the repair
- Don’t place hot pans directly on a repaired area — always use a trivet or pan stand
- Wipe up spills promptly, especially acidic liquids such as wine, tomato juice or coffee
Ongoing Care for Repaired Baths and Shower Trays
- Use non-abrasive bathroom cleaners only — cream cleaners and powder cleaners will gradually damage both the repair and the surrounding surface
- Avoid bleach-based products on repaired areas
- Don’t use a suction bath mat directly over a repair — suction pads create stress on the surface when removed
- Rinse and dry the bath or shower tray after use where practical to reduce limescale buildup
Ongoing Care for Repaired Tiles
- Clean with mild bathroom or tile cleaner
- Avoid abrasive scourers on tile surfaces
- Keep grout lines in good condition — failed grout around a tile repair can allow moisture ingress
What to Do If You Notice a Problem
If a repair appears to change colour, lift or show any other issue within the guarantee period, contact us. All our repairs are guaranteed and any issues with our workmanship are resolved at no cost to you.
