Original 1950s laminate
The 1950s laminate with a built-in backsplash comes off quickly; we template the cabinets and install new counters.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Serving Elmhurst & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Countertop Services in Elmhurst, IL
Chipped, stained, dull or just dated? We repair, refinish, restore or replace kitchen countertops in Elmhurst.
- Serving Elmhurst ZIP 60126
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Elmhurst
Countertop work covers more than new slabs. Our Elmhurst crews repair damage, refinish tired laminate, bring etched marble and granite back to a shine and template and install replacement counters. Pick the problem below and we'll point you to the fix.
Counters you simply don't like
If no repair will make you like the counters, replacement is the honest answer. We measure, fabricate and install new tops.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →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 →Swollen laminate at the sink
Laminate that bubbles or lifts at the sink has wet particleboard underneath. It can't be refinished; new tops are the lasting fix.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →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 →Dated cultured marble or tile counters
Cultured marble and old tile tops can be cleaned, repaired and coated in a new solid or speckled finish without tear-out.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing →Loose undermount sink
Gaps between an undermount sink and the counter mean the adhesive or clips have failed. Remounting is a repair visit, not a reason for new stone.
Countertop Repair →Chipped edge or corner
Edge chips in granite and quartz are a repair, not a reason for new tops. We fill, sand and buff the spot to match the surrounding surface.
Countertop Repair →What the work covers
- Diagnosis on siteA visit to see whether the counter needs repair, a new finish, restoration or replacement.
- Chip and crack repairColor-matched resin fills for chips, cracks and pits, shaped and polished flush.
- Seam repairOpen or uneven seams realigned and closed with tinted epoxy.
- Honing and polishingStone surfaces brought back to a matte or polished finish.
- Laminate and cultured marble refinishingA new coating over sound laminate or cultured marble, no tear-out.
- Sink remountingWe lift, reattach and seal sinks that have pulled away from the stone.
- New countertop installationTemplating, fabrication, tear-out and installation of new tops.
Materials and finishes
QuartziteHarder than marble, often veined, and repairable like granite.
Repair, refinish, restore or replaceRepair fixes damage, refinishing changes the surface, restoration renews stone, replacement changes everything.
QuartzEngineered stone that never needs sealing; chips and scorch marks can often be repaired.
MarbleSoft and acid-sensitive, so it etches; honing and polishing restore it.
GraniteDurable stone whose shine and sealer can be renewed in place.
Countertop Services before and after — Elmhurst homes
Before
AfterElmhurst kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: countertop services
A postwar Cape Cod in Elmhurst, a typical kitchen for Elmhurst. What we started with: speckled laminate. The reason for the call: worn laminate counters. The result: creamy quartzite-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Before
AfterA Lombard 1960s ranch: before and after
A 1960s ranch in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. Before: laminate with an aluminum edge band. The reason for the call: worn laminate counters. After: black honed granite countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Countertop Services in Lombard →
Before
AfterOak Brook kitchen, 1970s tract home: countertop services
The site: a 1970s tract home in Oak Brook. The kitchen as it was: white laminate with brown flecks. The main complaint was counters that were wearing through. After: warm walnut butcher block countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Countertop Services in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Elmhurst
What changed: 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 Elmhurst →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1950s ranch, Elmhurst
What changed: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elmhurst →Day by day
- Send photos or callShow us the chip, stain, crack or the whole counter and tell us what bothers you.
- 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 Elmhurst homeowners
Can you just replace the countertops and keep my cabinets?
Yes. Countertop replacement on existing cabinets is common; the cabinets only need to be level and sound.
What is the difference between an etch and a stain?
Etching looks lighter and duller than the stone around it; a stain looks darker. They need different treatments.
What does countertop work cost?
Repairs, restoration, refinishing and replacement are priced very differently. After we see the counters, you get a line-item estimate.
How often should granite or marble be sealed?
When water stops beading and starts soaking in, the sealer is worn. Busy areas near the sink usually need it first.
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.
Do I need a permit for countertop project in Elmhurst?
It depends on the scope. Elmhurst's rule in short: Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects; all permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building).
Do you work in my part of Elmhurst?
Yes. Our crews work across Elmhurst — ZIP 60126 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Elmhurst
- A lot of Elmhurst kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elmhurst homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60126
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Other kitchen services in Elmhurst
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.