Original laminate from the 1970s
Laminate from the 1970s with a built-in backsplash is quick to remove and the most common counter we replace.
Serving Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Countertop Installation in Glen Ellyn, IL
New countertops in Glen Ellyn: talk to a fabricator about slabs, templating and install dates.
- Serving Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Glen Ellyn
Countertop replacement in Glen Ellyn starts with a template and ends with a sink that is ready to use. We handle tear-out, templating, fabrication and installation, and plan seams where you will barely see them.
Not enough counter space
We can extend a run, add a peninsula or enlarge the island top with an overhang for seating, supported properly underneath.
Speckled builder granite
Builder-grade granite with a busy pattern can be replaced with a quieter quartz or a veined natural stone.
Cracked or chipped stone
A small chip can be filled; a crack through the slab or around the sink usually means replacement.
Stained or burned laminate
Burn marks, peeling edges and swollen seams can't be fixed on laminate. A stone or quartz top solves it for good.
Tile counters with dirty grout
Grout lines that never come clean and chipped tile edges are typical complaints. A solid slab is easier to clean and to work on.
Counters that stain easily
If spills soak in, the surface needs sealing or a change. Quartz doesn't need sealing at all.
Seams that show or separate
Visible seams come from bad layout or templating. We plan seam locations and use color-matched epoxy.
What the work covers
- Material selectionWe guide you through materials, colors and finishes and reserve your slab.
- Old countertop removalCareful tear-out of the old tops and disposal, protecting cabinets and walls.
- Digital templatingPrecise templates of the installed cabinets, walls and appliances.
- FabricationSlabs cut to template with your chosen edge and all cut-outs done in the shop.
- Installation and seamsTops set, seams joined with color-matched epoxy, and edges cleaned.
- Undermount sink mountingWe mount and seal the sink to the stone so it is ready for plumbing.
- Bathroom vanity topsMatching stone for bathroom vanities.
Materials and finishes
MarbleSoft, elegant and prone to etching; many choose it for a baking area or island.
Solid surfaceSeamless acrylic surfaces with integrated sinks; scratches can be sanded out.
LaminateToday's laminate imitates stone and wood well and is the lowest-cost option.
GraniteNatural stone with strong heat resistance. Each slab is unique; seal it periodically.
QuartziteNatural stone that looks like marble with better durability; needs sealing.
Countertop Installation before and after — Glen Ellyn homes
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DetailGlen Ellyn kitchen, postwar bi-level: countertop installation
A postwar bi-level in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. Before: speckled laminate and stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: worn laminate counters. Finished kitchen: white quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. On site this meant old countertop removal, fabrication, plus installation and seams.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Wheaton
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Wheaton Center. Before: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and white double sink. The main complaint was tile counters with grout that never looked clean. Finished kitchen: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. The job covered digital templating, installation and seams, plus bathroom vanity tops.
Countertop Installation in Wheaton →
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, 1950s ranch: countertop installation
A 1950s ranch in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. What we started with: light beige laminate and stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: worn laminate counters. The result: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. Work included digital templating, installation and seams, plus undermount sink mounting.
Countertop Installation in Lombard →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Glen Ellyn
A white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn 1950s ranch: before and after
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glen Ellyn →How the job goes
- Choose your materialPick a color and finish; for natural stone, choose your exact slab.
- TemplateA precise template of your cabinets, walls, sink and cooktop.
- FabricationSlabs are cut, edged and drilled for sink, faucet and cooktop.
- InstallationInstallation day: tear-out, set, seam, mount the sink and clean up.
- HookupFaucet, drain and disposal are reconnected once the sealant cures.
Countertop Installation questions from Glen Ellyn homeowners
Do you install backsplashes too?
Yes: a stone backsplash from the same slab, or tile after the counters are installed.
What does countertop installation include?
Template, fabrication, removal of the old tops, installation, seams, sink mounting and cleanup. Plumbing reconnection is usually a separate step.
What's the downside of quartz countertops?
Quartz dislikes direct heat and UV. Indoors with trivets, it's one of the easiest surfaces to live with.
Can I put hot pans or a toaster on quartz?
Small appliances are fine; very hot cookware is not. Use a trivet to protect quartz.
Do you install laminate and solid surface too?
Yes — laminate and solid surface are good options for rentals, basements and tighter budgets.
Do I need a Glen Ellyn-registered contractor for countertop installation?
Contractors must register with the Village and meet license and insurance requirements (Village Code 4-1-11); work that does not need a building permit is exempt. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
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Other kitchen services in Glen Ellyn
Countertop RepairChips, cracks, seams and burns fixed without replacing the top.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.
Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.