1970s laminate with a built-in backsplash
Many Glen Ellyn kitchens still have 1970s post-formed laminate. If it's flat and well attached, a new finish is a practical update.
Serving Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Glen Ellyn, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Glen Ellyn resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Crews working in Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Glen Ellyn
If your counters are solid but the color or pattern is wrong, a resurfacing coat changes the look without demolition. In Glen Ellyn 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.
Formica in a color you are tired of
Harvest gold, almond, speckled brown or a busy pattern can be covered with a new coating in a modern stone look or a calm solid color.
Laminate swollen around the sink
If the particleboard has bubbled or gone soft near the sink, a coating won't fix it. That section needs replacing, and we'll say so.
Chips and loose edges before coating
Chipped corners are rebuilt and loose edge strips reglued first; a coating over a loose edge would crack at the joint.
Counters in a rental unit
In a rental, a refinished counter turns around quickly and the cabinets and plumbing stay untouched.
Dated cultured marble tops
Cast cultured marble takes a resurfacing coat well once crazing and chips are addressed. Kitchens and vanities both qualify.
A kitchen you plan to sell soon
Before listing, a resurfaced counter is a short project that removes one dated feature buyers notice.
Scratches, knife marks and stains
Fine scratches and set-in stains are cleaned, sanded and filled before the coating goes on, so they don't telegraph through.
What the work covers
- Inspection for water damageWe press, tap and look along the sink and seams to confirm the base will hold a finish.
- 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 primingThe surface is scuffed for adhesion and primed with a bonding primer.
- 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.
- Cure-time and care instructionsYou get written care tips and the wait times before heavy use and cleaning.
Options to choose from
Cultured marbleCast tops in kitchens and vanities that accept a new color after repair and priming.
Solid colorsA single uniform color, often paired with a satin topcoat.
Resurfacing vs. replacingResurfacing changes the look of sound tops; replacement is for damaged substrates or a material change.
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.
What the work looks like in Glen Ellyn homes
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn postwar Cape Cod: before and after
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Glen Ellyn. What we started with: light beige laminate. 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. Work included inspection for water damage, sanding and priming, plus cure-time and care instructions.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wheaton
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Danada Square area. Before: white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was a yellowed molded top they wanted to change. After: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered inspection for water damage, repairs, plus clear topcoat.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn
What changed: white quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn 1960s 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 →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn
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 Glen Ellyn →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 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 Glen Ellyn homeowners
Can tile countertops be resurfaced?
In most cases. Cracked or loose tiles are fixed, the grout is filled and then the coating goes on.
Do you refinish bathroom vanity tops?
Yes. Laminate and cultured marble vanities take the same coatings, and they are often done in the same visit as the kitchen.
What does countertop resurfacing cost?
It depends on the square footage, the base material, how much repair is needed and the finish you choose. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Is it the same as painting my countertops?
DIY counter paint and a professional resurfacing system differ in primer, build and topcoat. That is why DIY jobs often peel at the sink.
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.
Do I need a Glen Ellyn-registered contractor for countertop resurfacing?
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.
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.