1980s laminate with a built-in backsplash
Many Buffalo Grove kitchens still have 1980s post-formed laminate. If it's flat and well attached, a new finish is a practical update.
Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Buffalo Grove, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Buffalo Grove resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Crews working in Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Buffalo Grove
If your counters are solid but the color or pattern is wrong, a resurfacing coat changes the look without demolition. In Buffalo Grove we clean, repair and prime laminate, cultured marble and tile tops, then spray a new stone-look or solid finish and a clear protective topcoat.
Tile counters with grout that won't come clean
Grout that stays gray no matter how you scrub can be covered. We secure any loose tile, fill the joints and coat the top.
Chips and loose edges before coating
Resurfacing only holds on a solid base, so we reattach lifted edges and fill chips before anything is sprayed.
Counters in a rental unit
Landlords use resurfacing to refresh worn tops between tenants without the cost and downtime of replacement.
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.
Dated cultured marble tops
Cast cultured marble takes a resurfacing coat well once crazing and chips are addressed. Kitchens and vanities both qualify.
A previous paint job that is peeling
Counter paint from a DIY kit often peels at the sink and edges. We strip the loose coating and apply a proper bonded system.
Formica in a color you are tired of
Old Formica colors are the most common reason people call us. A coat of granite-look or solid finish replaces the look while the counter stays put.
What's included
- Masking and ventilationCabinets, walls, appliances and floor are covered, and the room is ventilated while we work.
- Deep cleaning and degreasingGrease, soap and silicone residue are removed so primer can grip the surface.
- RepairsDamage is fixed and sanded flush before any coating goes on.
- Sanding and primingA sanded profile and a bonding coat give the finish something to hold.
- 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.
Options to choose from
Solid colorsPlain white, gray, black or warm neutrals for a simple, modern look.
Ceramic tileTile counters can be coated over once grout lines are filled and loose tiles fixed.
Stone-look finishesSpeckled or flecked coatings that read like granite or other natural stone.
Resurfacing vs. replacingCoat what is solid and you like the shape of; replace what is swollen, cracked or the wrong layout.
Cultured marbleCast tops in kitchens and vanities that accept a new color after repair and priming.
Kitchens like yours in Buffalo Grove: before and after
Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: countertop refinishing & resurfacing
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Windfield. The kitchen as it was: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The reason for the call: a laminate color that dated the whole kitchen. Finished kitchen: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. Work included sanding and priming, base and pattern coats, plus clear topcoat.
Before
AfterAn Arlington Heights 1960s ranch: before and after
A 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: speckled laminate. The main complaint was tired, stained laminate. The result: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. On site this meant masking and ventilation, deep cleaning and degreasing, plus base and pattern coats.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterPalatine kitchen, 1980s two-story: countertop refinishing & resurfacing
The site: a 1980s two-story in Palatine. What we started with: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: dark grout lines across the counters. The result: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. On site this meant base and pattern coats, clear topcoat, plus recaulking.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Palatine →
Before
AfterCountertop Fabrication & Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Buffalo Grove
What changed: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Buffalo Grove
What changed: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Buffalo Grove →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 choiceWe bring sample chips so you can see the finish next to your cabinets and floor.
- Prep and coatingWe prepare the tops and build the coating system in stages.
- Cure, then back to useThe finish needs time to harden; we tell you when light use and full use are safe.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing questions from Buffalo Grove homeowners
Do you refinish bathroom vanity tops?
Yes, cultured marble vanities are a very common resurfacing job.
How soon can I use the counters?
Usually light use within a day or so, with full hardness taking longer. We give you the exact times for the product we use.
How long does a resurfaced countertop last?
Durability comes down to how well it bonded and how you use the counter. Trivets and cutting boards make a big difference.
Is it the same as painting my countertops?
No. Household paint isn't made for a work surface. We use a multi-layer coating system with a bonding primer and a hard clear topcoat.
Can you resurface a countertop that is peeling?
Usually, after the loose material is dealt with. A coating can't hold on top of something that's already coming off.
Do I need a Buffalo Grove-registered contractor for countertop resurfacing?
All contractors working in the Village must register annually; $75 per trade, no fee for state-licensed contractors. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop resurfacing in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the scope. Buffalo Grove's rule in short: Permit required to replace or modify a kitchen, including replacing cabinetry; replacing a sink or faucet needs a plumbing permit even in the same location; electrical must meet the 2017 NEC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services.
Do you work in my part of Buffalo Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Buffalo Grove, including The Highlands, Green Knolls, Windfield, Didier Farms — ZIP 60089 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich.
Working in Buffalo Grove
- A lot of Buffalo Grove kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Buffalo Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing nearby
Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
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.