1970s laminate with a built-in backsplash
Many Bolingbrook kitchens still have 1970s post-formed laminate. If it's flat and well attached, a new finish is a practical update.
Serving Bolingbrook & nearby Woodridge, Naperville
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Bolingbrook, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Bolingbrook resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Crews working in Bolingbrook ZIP 60440, 60490
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Bolingbrook
Resurfacing is a coating, not a new countertop, and it works best on tops that are flat, dry and well attached. Our Bolingbrook techs check that first, fix chips and loose edges, then apply a multi-coat system you can choose in a speckled granite look or a plain color.
Laminate worn dull or through the pattern
Spots where the print has worn away near the sink or the stove disappear under a continuous new finish.
Scratches, knife marks and stains
Fine scratches and set-in stains are cleaned, sanded and filled before the coating goes on, so they don't telegraph through.
Laminate swollen around the sink
If the particleboard has bubbled or gone soft near the sink, a coating won't fix it. That section needs replacing, and we'll say so.
A kitchen you plan to sell soon
Getting ready to list? A new finish on old laminate makes the kitchen photograph and show more current.
Tile counters with grout that won't come clean
Tile counters can be coated over so the dark grout lines disappear under one smooth finish, after loose tiles are reset.
Counters in a rental unit
For rental kitchens with sound but worn counters, recoating is a quick refresh between leases.
Formica in a color you are tired of
Harvest gold, almond, speckled brown or a busy pattern can be covered with a new coating in a modern stone look or a calm solid color.
What we do on the job
- Inspection for water damageWe press, tap and look along the sink and seams to confirm the base will hold a finish.
- Deep cleaning and degreasingThe tops are degreased thoroughly, since contamination is the main reason coatings fail.
- RepairsChips filled, edges reglued, loose tiles reset and grout joints leveled.
- Sanding and primingThe surface is scuffed for adhesion and primed with a bonding primer.
- Base and pattern coatsA solid base color goes on, followed by fleck or mineral layers for a stone look.
- Clear topcoatThe final clear layer protects the finish and sets how shiny the counter looks.
- RecaulkingJoints at the wall and sink are sealed again after coating.
Finishes we offer
Cultured marbleMolded marble-look surfaces that can be refinished in place.
Resurfacing vs. replacingResurfacing changes the look of sound tops; replacement is for damaged substrates or a material change.
Solid colorsPlain white, gray, black or warm neutrals for a simple, modern look.
Laminate (Formica)The most common base; it coats well when the particleboard underneath is dry and flat.
Stone-look finishesSpeckled or flecked coatings that read like granite or other natural stone.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing before and after — Bolingbrook homes
Before
AfterA Bolingbrook 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near Colonial Village, a typical kitchen for Bolingbrook. What we started with: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The main complaint was worn laminate in a color they disliked. Finished kitchen: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. Work included inspection for water damage, sanding and priming, plus recaulking.
Before
AfterA Naperville 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Downtown Naperville. What we started with: white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was a yellowed molded top they wanted to change. After: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered inspection for water damage, repairs, plus sanding and priming.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Naperville →
Before
AfterA Plainfield 2000s open-plan home: before and after
A 2000s open-plan home in Plainfield, a typical kitchen for Plainfield. Before: dark green-black granite. The main complaint was counters that looked tired but were still solid. After: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. On site this meant deep cleaning and degreasing, repairs, plus recaulking.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Plainfield →
Before
AfterA Bolingbrook two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
What changed: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Bolingbrook
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bolingbrook →Day by day
- Photos and a quick checkSend pictures of the counters and the sink area; we look for signs of water damage first.
- Color and finish choicePick a stone-look or solid color from samples, plus satin or gloss.
- Prep and coatingWe prepare the tops and build the coating system in stages.
- Cure, then back to useKeep the counters gentle for the cure period we give you, then use them normally.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing questions from Bolingbrook homeowners
Do you refinish bathroom vanity tops?
We do. A matching vanity finish is easy to add while we're set up.
Can Formica countertops be resurfaced?
Yes. Formica and other laminates are the most common tops we refinish, as long as they're dry, flat and well glued down.
Should I resurface or replace my countertops?
If the counters are solid and the only problem is looks, a coating makes sense. If water damage or layout is the issue, new tops do.
What does countertop resurfacing cost?
We price it after checking the tops, since repairs and tile filling change the work. The estimate comes in writing.
Does countertop refinishing really work?
It does when the base is solid and the prep is thorough. It is a coating, so it is not as tough as new stone, but it lasts with sensible care.
Do I need a Bolingbrook-registered contractor for countertop resurfacing?
The Village has a Contractor Registration form on its permit portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop resurfacing in Bolingbrook?
It depends on the scope. Bolingbrook's rule in short: Permits are required for new construction, renovations, additions, alterations and repairs and must be obtained before work starts. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook.
Do you work in my part of Bolingbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Bolingbrook, including Westbury, Colonial Village, Heritage Creek — ZIP 60440, 60490 — and nearby Woodridge, Naperville, Lisle.
Working in Bolingbrook
- A lot of Bolingbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bolingbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
WestburyColonial VillageHeritage Creek
ZIP 60440ZIP 60490
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing nearby
Other kitchen services in Bolingbrook
Countertop RepairChips, cracks, seams and burns fixed without replacing the top.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Stone Countertop RestorationEtches, stains and dull spots taken out, then the stone resealed.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.