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 Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Glendale Heights, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Glendale Heights resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Crews working in Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Glendale Heights
Resurfacing is a coating, not a new countertop, and it works best on tops that are flat, dry and well attached. Our Glendale Heights techs check that first, fix chips and loose edges, then apply a multi-coat system you can choose in a speckled granite look or a plain color.
Wanting a stone look without new stone
If you like the look of granite but your tops are laminate, a stone-look resurfacing system gets you much of the effect.
Laminate worn dull or through the pattern
Worn-through patches and a faded surface are cosmetic. As long as the board is sound, a resurfacing system covers them.
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.
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.
Matching new cabinet paint
When the cabinet color changes, old counters often clash. A new counter finish ties the two together.
Dated cultured marble tops
Cultured marble with a yellowed gel coat or a swirl pattern you never liked can be repaired and coated in a new color.
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
- Inspection for water damageWe press, tap and look along the sink and seams to confirm the base will hold a finish.
- 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.
- 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 coatsWe build up color in layers, plain for a solid finish or speckled for a granite look.
- Cure-time and care instructionsYou get written care tips and the wait times before heavy use and cleaning.
Finishes we offer
Stone-look finishesLayered color chips under a clear coat for depth and a natural look.
Cultured marbleMolded marble-look surfaces that can be refinished in place.
Laminate (Formica)The most common base; it coats well when the particleboard underneath is dry and flat.
Solid colorsA single uniform color, often paired with a satin topcoat.
Ceramic tileTile counters can be coated over once grout lines are filled and loose tiles fixed.
Before and after: kitchens near Glendale Heights
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights
A 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. What we started with: white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: a yellowed molded top they wanted to change. After: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. Work included repairs, base and pattern coats, plus cure-time and care instructions.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream. Before: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. What bothered the owners most: tile counters with grout that never came clean. The result: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered inspection for water damage, masking and ventilation, plus deep cleaning and degreasing.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterAn Addison 1960s ranch: before and after
A 1960s ranch in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. Before: laminate with an aluminum edge band. The main complaint was tired, stained laminate. The result: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. Work included deep cleaning and degreasing, repairs, plus cure-time and care instructions.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Addison →
Before
AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1980s two-story: countertop fabrication & installation
Warm walnut butcher block countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale Heights →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 coatingWe prepare the tops and build the coating system in stages.
- Cure, then back to useThe finish needs time to harden; we tell you when light use and full use are safe.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing questions from Glendale Heights homeowners
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 you resurface a countertop that is peeling?
If the laminate itself is lifting, we reglue it first. If an old coating is peeling, we remove it before refinishing.
Should I resurface or replace my countertops?
It comes down to the base and your plans. Sound laminate is worth coating; swollen tops or a kitchen redesign call for replacement.
Can Formica countertops be resurfaced?
Yes. Formica and other laminates are the most common tops we refinish, as long as they're dry, flat and well glued down.
Is it the same as painting my countertops?
No. Household paint isn't made for a work surface. We use a multi-layer coating system with a bonding primer and a hard clear topcoat.
Can you do countertop resurfacing in a Glendale Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Glendale Heights contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be licensed with the Village before working; $20,000 surety/license bond required. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop resurfacing in Glendale Heights?
It depends on the scope. Glendale Heights's rule in short: Permits required for most construction projects; a Residential Remodel/Alteration application exists; call Community Development if unsure. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Glendale Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Glendale Heights — ZIP 60139 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Addison.
Working in Glendale Heights
- A lot of Glendale Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60139
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Other kitchen services in Glendale Heights
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.