1990s laminate with a built-in backsplash
Original 1990s laminate is a good candidate when it's solid. We coat the top and the integral splash together.
Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Naperville, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Naperville resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Crews working in Naperville ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Naperville
Resurfacing is a coating, not a new countertop, and it works best on tops that are flat, dry and well attached. Our Naperville 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.
Counters in a rental unit
Landlords use resurfacing to refresh worn tops between tenants without the cost and downtime of replacement.
A kitchen you plan to sell soon
Getting ready to list? A new finish on old laminate makes the kitchen photograph and show more current.
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.
Matching new cabinet paint
Painting your cabinets? Refinishing the counters at the same time lets you pick a top color that works with the new doors.
Tile counters with grout that won't come clean
Tile counters can be coated over so the dark grout lines disappear under one smooth finish, after loose tiles are reset.
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.
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.
What the work covers
- Inspection for water damageEvery top is checked for soft or swollen areas, loose edges and movement before we quote a coating.
- Masking and ventilationWe tape off and cover everything around the counters and set up airflow for the coatings.
- 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 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.
- Cure-time and care instructionsYou get written care tips and the wait times before heavy use and cleaning.
Options to choose from
Stone-look finishesSpeckled or flecked coatings that read like granite or other natural stone.
Laminate (Formica)The most common base; it coats well when the particleboard underneath is dry and flat.
Ceramic tileTile counters can be coated over once grout lines are filled and loose tiles fixed.
Cultured marbleMolded marble-look surfaces that can be refinished in place.
Solid colorsPlain white, gray, black or warm neutrals for a simple, modern look.
What the work looks like in Naperville homes
Before
AfterNaperville kitchen, 1980s two-story: countertop refinishing & resurfacing
A 1980s two-story in Naperville, a typical kitchen for Naperville. The kitchen as it was: white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was a yellowed molded top they wanted to change. The result: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. On site this meant masking and ventilation, sanding and priming, plus cure-time and care instructions.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lisle
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Meadows. What we started with: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The main complaint was a laminate color that dated the whole kitchen. After: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered masking and ventilation, sanding and priming, plus base and pattern coats.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Warrenville
This one is a 1980s two-story near Summerlakes. Before: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: dark grout lines across the counters. Finished kitchen: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered masking and ventilation, deep cleaning and degreasing, plus repairs.
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Before
AfterNaperville kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: countertop fabrication & installation
Black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
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Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Naperville
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Naperville →How your countertop resurfacing goes
- Photos and a quick checkA few photos tell us the material and whether resurfacing is likely to work.
- Color and finish choicePick a stone-look or solid color from samples, plus satin or gloss.
- Prep and coatingWe prepare the tops and build the coating system in stages.
- Cure, then back to useKeep the counters gentle for the cure period we give you, then use them normally.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing questions from Naperville homeowners
Should I resurface or replace my countertops?
Resurface when the tops are sound and you're happy with the layout. Replace when the core is damaged, or when you want real stone or a new shape.
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.
Can Formica countertops be resurfaced?
Laminate is an ideal base for resurfacing once it's degreased, scuffed and primed.
Can tile countertops be resurfaced?
Tile can be coated. Grout lines are leveled first so they don't show through the new surface.
Can I cut on or set hot pans on a refinished counter?
Please don't. Cutting boards and hot pads protect the finish and keep it looking right much longer.
Do I need a permit for countertop resurfacing in Naperville?
It depends on the scope. Naperville's rule in short: Remodeling such as kitchens requires a permit, as do electrical work (minor repairs and low-voltage excepted), plumbing pipe/fixture installation or rearrangement, and structural changes. We handle the permit when one is needed with Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits.
Do you work in my part of Naperville?
Yes. Our crews work across Naperville, including Downtown Naperville, Highlands, Tamarack — ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565 — and nearby Lisle, Warrenville, Bolingbrook.
Working in Naperville
- A lot of Naperville kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Naperville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Naperville Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Downtown NapervilleHighlandsTamarack
ZIP 60540ZIP 60563ZIP 60564ZIP 60565
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Other kitchen services in Naperville
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.