1970s laminate with a built-in backsplash
Original 1970s laminate is a good candidate when it's solid. We coat the top and the integral splash together.
Serving Hoffman Estates & nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Hoffman Estates, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Hoffman Estates resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Crews working in Hoffman Estates ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Hoffman Estates
We refinish dated counters in Hoffman Estates kitchens in place: the cabinets, sink and backsplash stay where they are. Prep and repairs come first, then the base and finish coats, and the counter cures before it goes back into daily use.
Formica in a color you are tired of
Old Formica colors are the most common reason people call us. A coat of granite-look or solid finish replaces the look while the counter stays put.
A previous paint job that is peeling
If an earlier painted finish is flaking, we remove what won't hold, sand to a sound surface and start the coating over.
Chips and loose edges before coating
Edge damage is part of our prep. We fix it, sand it smooth and then coat the whole top including the front edge.
Scratches, knife marks and stains
We fill cuts and gouges, sand the whole top and lay down fresh coats, which hides most surface damage.
Counters in a rental unit
In a rental, a refinished counter turns around quickly and the cabinets and plumbing stay untouched.
Wanting a stone look without new stone
Speckled and flecked finishes imitate granite closely from normal viewing distance, on the counters you already have.
Laminate swollen around the sink
Raised, spongy laminate at the sink means the core is wet. We won't coat over it; new tops are the right fix there.
What we do on the job
- Inspection for water damageEvery top is checked for soft or swollen areas, loose edges and movement before we quote a coating.
- 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.
- Sanding and primingA sanded profile and a bonding coat give the finish something to hold.
- Base and pattern coatsA solid base color goes on, followed by fleck or mineral layers for a stone look.
- RecaulkingFresh caulk at the backsplash and around the sink once the finish is dry.
- Cure-time and care instructionsYou get written care tips and the wait times before heavy use and cleaning.
Materials and finishes
Stone-look finishesLayered color chips under a clear coat for depth and a natural look.
Ceramic tileA coating turns a gridded tile surface into one continuous finish.
Resurfacing vs. replacingResurfacing changes the look of sound tops; replacement is for damaged substrates or a material change.
Solid colorsA single uniform color, often paired with a satin topcoat.
Laminate (Formica)Plastic laminate is resurfaced after scuffing and a bonding primer.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing before and after — Hoffman Estates homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Hoffman Estates
This one is a raised ranch in Hoffman Estates. Before: white laminate with brown flecks. What bothered the owners most: tired, stained laminate. 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
AfterA Schaumburg 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Schaumburg, a typical kitchen for Schaumburg. The kitchen as it was: 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. Work included repairs, sanding and priming, plus base and pattern coats.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterA Palatine 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. Before: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: tile counters with grout that never came clean. After: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. On site this meant deep cleaning and degreasing, base and pattern coats, plus recaulking.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Palatine →
Before
AfterHoffman Estates kitchen, raised ranch: countertop fabrication & installation
White quartz with soft gray veining countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s split-level in Hoffman Estates
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hoffman Estates →How your countertop resurfacing goes
- Photos and a quick checkSend pictures of the counters and the sink area; we look for signs of water damage first.
- Color and finish choicePick a stone-look or solid color from samples, plus satin or gloss.
- 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 Hoffman Estates homeowners
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.
Can I cut on or set hot pans on a refinished counter?
No. Use a cutting board and trivets. Knives scratch the topcoat and direct heat can damage it.
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.
Can tile countertops be resurfaced?
Yes. We fill the grout joints, secure loose tiles and coat over the whole surface for a smooth, single finish.
Does countertop refinishing really work?
On a sound, well-prepped top, yes. Most failures come from poor cleaning, skipped primer or coating over water damage.
Hoffman Estates contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register through a BS&A Online Contractor account (annual registration form and documents) and submit the Contractor/Design Professionals Registration Form and a Workers Compensation Affidavit. No fee stated. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop resurfacing in Hoffman Estates?
It depends on the scope. Hoffman Estates's rule in short: Kitchen remodels go through the Residential Remodel permit: submit plans (1/4 inch scale) of existing and proposed kitchen showing plumbing fixtures, outlets, appliances and panel, plus a scope of work or contract. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits).
Do you work in my part of Hoffman Estates?
Yes. Our crews work across Hoffman Estates — ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010 — and nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park, Palatine.
Working in Hoffman Estates
- A lot of Hoffman Estates kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hoffman Estates homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing nearby
Other kitchen services in Hoffman Estates
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.