Original 1960s laminate
If your counters date from the 1960s, the cores have usually seen enough water. Replacement is the practical choice.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Countertop Services in Des Plaines, IL
Chipped, stained, dull or just dated? We repair, refinish, restore or replace kitchen countertops in Des Plaines.
- Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Des Plaines
A chip by the dishwasher, rings on marble, peeling laminate or a layout that no longer works: each one calls for a different repair. We handle all four kinds of countertop work in Des Plaines, so you get the fix that fits instead of the biggest job.
Burn mark or scorch on quartz
Quartz doesn't like direct heat. Shallow burn marks are buffed down; deeper damage is cut out and filled to match as closely as possible.
Countertop Repair →Dull, etched marble
Those cloudy rings on marble are etching, a surface the acid has eaten away. We hone and repolish the top, then seal it.
Stone Countertop Restoration →Dated cultured marble or tile counters
Resurfacing covers dated cultured marble, and on tile counters it hides grout lines under a continuous coating.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing →Granite that lost its shine
Hazy granite near the sink or the stove is worn finish, not bad stone. We polish the surface and reseal it.
Stone Countertop Restoration →Seam that opened up or feels raised
If you can catch a fingernail on the seam, it can usually be releveled and reglued without removing the tops.
Countertop Repair →Crack across the stone
Cracks start where the stone is thinnest or poorly supported. We repair the line and fix the support, or tell you when the piece needs replacing.
Countertop Repair →Oil or water stains in stone
Dark spots near the stove or around the faucet are often oil or water soaked into the stone. A poultice draws many of them out before resealing.
Stone Countertop Restoration →What's included
- Diagnosis on siteWe look at the material, the damage and the cabinets under it before recommending a fix.
- Chip and crack repairDamaged spots filled, leveled and buffed to blend with the stone.
- Seam repairOld filler ground out, the pieces leveled and the joint refilled.
- Honing and polishingStone surfaces brought back to a matte or polished finish.
- Stain removal and sealingStains treated and the stone resealed so new spills bead up.
- Laminate and cultured marble refinishingSurface prepped, repaired and coated in a new solid or stone-look finish.
- Sink remountingWe lift, reattach and seal sinks that have pulled away from the stone.
Options to choose from
Repair, refinish, restore or replaceRepair fixes damage, refinishing changes the surface, restoration renews stone, replacement changes everything.
GraniteHard natural stone that takes heat well; it needs resealing over time and can be repolished.
LaminateBudget tops that can be refinished if the core is dry, or replaced when it isn't.
QuartzLow-maintenance tops that dislike direct heat but resist stains well.
QuartziteHarder than marble, often veined, and repairable like granite.
Kitchens like yours in Des Plaines: before and after
Before
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AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Des Plaines
A 1950s ranch in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. What we started with: laminate with an aluminum edge band. What bothered the owners most: laminate that had seen better days. Finished kitchen: black honed granite countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1960s ranch: before and after
A 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. Before: speckled laminate. The reason for the call: counters that were wearing through. Finished kitchen: creamy quartzite-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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AfterGlenview kitchen, 1950s ranch: countertop services
A 1950s ranch near The Park, a typical kitchen for Glenview. Before: light beige laminate. What bothered the owners most: laminate that had seen better days. Finished kitchen: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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AfterA Des Plaines postwar bi-level: before and after
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
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Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →How the job goes
- Send photos or callA few photos of the damage and the material usually tell us where to start.
- Look on siteWe check the material, the depth of the damage and the support underneath.
- Written estimateA clear written quote for the option you pick, with what is included.
- We do the workRepairs and restoration are often done in a visit; new tops follow templating and fabrication.
Countertop Services questions from Des Plaines homeowners
How often should granite or marble be sealed?
It depends on the stone and how the kitchen is used. A simple water-drop test tells you: if water darkens the stone quickly, it's time.
My laminate countertop is peeling. Can you fix it?
Often, yes — loose edges are reglued and trimmed. Water-damaged cores are the exception, and we'll say so.
What is the difference between an etch and a stain?
If the spot is dull, it is etching and needs polishing. If it is dark, something got into the stone and needs a poultice.
How can I update my countertops without replacing them?
Depending on the material: a resurfacing coat over laminate, or a polish and reseal on natural stone.
Can a chipped granite or quartz countertop be fixed?
Yes. Chips are filled with color-matched resin, then shaped and polished so the repair blends in.
Do I need a Des Plaines-registered contractor for countertop project?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop project in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.