1970s laminate with a built-in backsplash
Laminate tops from the 1970s with a coved backsplash can be resurfaced as one piece, backsplash included, if the core is dry.
Serving Downers Grove & nearby Lisle, Woodridge
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Downers Grove, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Downers Grove resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Crews working in Downers Grove ZIP 60515, 60516
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Downers Grove
If your counters are solid but the color or pattern is wrong, a resurfacing coat changes the look without demolition. In Downers 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.
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.
A kitchen you plan to sell soon
If you'd rather not invest in stone for a house you're selling, refinishing the existing tops is the lighter update.
Scratches, knife marks and stains
Stains that bleach won't touch and a web of cutting marks are covered after prep, leaving a smooth, uniform surface.
Dated cultured marble tops
If the molded top is sound but the color is wrong, we sand, prime and refinish it in a solid or speckled look.
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.
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
When the laminate is in good shape but the color dates the room, resurfacing changes it in a couple of days without new tops.
What the work covers
- Masking and ventilationCabinets, walls, appliances and floor are covered, and the room is ventilated while we work.
- 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.
- Base and pattern coatsWe build up color in layers, plain for a solid finish or speckled for a granite 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.
- Cure-time and care instructionsWe tell you when you can use the counter lightly and when it reaches full hardness.
Options to choose from
Stone-look finishesLayered color chips under a clear coat for depth and a natural look.
Laminate (Formica)Plastic laminate is resurfaced after scuffing and a bonding primer.
Ceramic tileTile counters can be coated over once grout lines are filled and loose tiles fixed.
Resurfacing vs. replacingCoat what is solid and you like the shape of; replace what is swollen, cracked or the wrong layout.
Cultured marbleMolded marble-look surfaces that can be refinished in place.
Kitchens like yours in Downers Grove: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Downers Grove
This one is a 1960s ranch near Shady Lane Estates. Before: light beige laminate. The main complaint was laminate worn through near the sink. After: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. On site this meant repairs, clear topcoat, plus recaulking.
Before
AfterA Lisle 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near The Meadows, a typical kitchen for Lisle. Before: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The reason for the call: a laminate color that dated the whole kitchen. After: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. On site this meant masking and ventilation, repairs, plus clear topcoat.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Lisle →
Before
AfterCountertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in a 1970s split-level, Oak Brook
A 1970s split-level in Oak Brook, a typical kitchen for Oak Brook. Before: white laminate with brown flecks. The reason for the call: laminate worn through near the sink. 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 clear topcoat.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Downers Grove
Black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar bi-level, Downers Grove
Finished: 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.
Kitchen Remodeling in Downers Grove →Day by day
- Photos and a quick checkA few photos tell us the material and whether resurfacing is likely to work.
- Color and finish choiceWe bring sample chips so you can see the finish next to your cabinets and floor.
- Prep and coatingMasking, cleaning, repairs, priming and the finish coats, usually over one to two days.
- Cure, then back to useKeep the counters gentle for the cure period we give you, then use them normally.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing questions from Downers Grove homeowners
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.
How soon can I use the counters?
Cure time depends on the coating and the room temperature. Plan on gentle use for the first several days.
Can Formica countertops be resurfaced?
Laminate is an ideal base for resurfacing once it's degreased, scuffed and primed.
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.
Can you resurface a countertop that is peeling?
Loose laminate is reattached; failed paint is stripped. If the core is swollen, we recommend new tops instead.
Do I need a permit for countertop resurfacing in Downers Grove?
It depends on the scope. Downers Grove's rule in short: Village states most projects require a permit and applications are submitted online; First review about 10 business days. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Downers Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Downers Grove, including Denburn Woods, Shady Lane Estates, E.H. Prince Subdivision — ZIP 60515, 60516 — and nearby Lisle, Woodridge, Oak Brook.
Working in Downers Grove
- A lot of Downers Grove kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Downers Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Denburn WoodsShady Lane EstatesE.H. Prince Subdivision
ZIP 60515ZIP 60516
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Other kitchen services in Downers 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.