SnakeJG t1_j9ilx8y wrote on February 22, 2023 at 5:54 AM

I know it is super noticable to you, but unless it's pointed out, I doubt other people will notice it. I'd just leave it.

At some point it's likely you'll need to reseal some parts anyway (somebody not using a cutting board, hot grease being spilled/splattered, etc), you can sand and reseal the whole counter then if it still bothers you.

CommonConfusables t1_j9ipaj7 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 6:32 AM

I noticed it in the thumbnail and would be irritated to see that all the time. If the vaneer is damaged or sealant ruined and not resealed it could seep in water from the nearby sink, causing more damage and repairs to complete. I would recommend finishing it up now instead of waiting for more issues later.

SnakeJG t1_j9jhuj7 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 12:33 PM

> If the veneer is damaged or sealant ruined and not resealed it could seep in water from the nearby sink, causing more damage and repairs to complete.

But that's the thing, the countertop is well sealed right now how it is. The sealant just went deeper where it was sanded more, so the color is off. If OP sands everything down with the higher grit sandpaper to reseal everything, the veneer will get thinner and if a future reseal is needed there is a bigger risk of sanding through it.