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 Oak Brook & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Oak Brook, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Oak Brook resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Serving Oak Brook ZIP 60523
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Oak Brook
If your counters are solid but the color or pattern is wrong, a resurfacing coat changes the look without demolition. In Oak Brook 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.
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.
Counters in a rental unit
In a rental, a refinished counter turns around quickly and the cabinets and plumbing stay untouched.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matching new cabinet paint
Many people resurface counters along with a cabinet repaint, so the whole kitchen changes together without a remodel.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- RecaulkingFresh caulk at the backsplash and around the sink once the finish is dry.
- Cure-time and care instructionsWe tell you when you can use the counter lightly and when it reaches full hardness.
Finishes we offer
Stone-look finishesLayered color chips under a clear coat for depth and a natural look.
Ceramic tileTile counters can be coated over once grout lines are filled and loose tiles fixed.
Resurfacing vs. replacingResurfacing changes the look of sound tops; replacement is for damaged substrates or a material change.
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.
Kitchens like yours in Oak Brook: before and after
Before
AfterCountertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in a raised ranch, Oak Brook
A raised ranch in Oak Brook, a typical kitchen for Oak Brook. The kitchen as it was: white laminate with brown flecks. The main complaint was laminate worn through near the sink. The result: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered masking and ventilation, recaulking, plus cure-time and care instructions.
Before
AfterA Villa Park postwar bi-level: before and after
A postwar bi-level in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. Before: light beige laminate. What bothered the owners most: laminate worn through near the sink. The result: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered inspection for water damage, deep cleaning and degreasing, plus recaulking.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Villa Park →
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1970s split-level: before and after
Finished: white quartz with soft gray veining countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s split-level in Oak Brook
Finished: 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 Oak Brook →
Before
AfterOak Brook kitchen, 1970s split-level: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Oak Brook →Day by day
- 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 Oak Brook homeowners
How long does a resurfaced countertop last?
Durability comes down to how well it bonded and how you use the counter. Trivets and cutting boards make a big difference.
Can Formica countertops be resurfaced?
They can. We check the edges and the area around the sink; if the board is sound, laminate takes a new finish well.
What does countertop resurfacing cost?
Size, condition and finish type drive the price. You get a line-item estimate once we have seen the counters.
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 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.
Oak Brook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Oak Brook does not require contractor registration; no village-specific requirements for residential alterations. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop resurfacing in Oak Brook?
It depends on the scope. Oak Brook's rule in short: Village publishes a Residential Permit Requirement Listing; its Residential Alteration category requires contract/scope of work, architectural plans and plat of survey. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services (Building).
Do you work in my part of Oak Brook?
Yes. Our crews work across Oak Brook — ZIP 60523 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst.
Working in Oak Brook
- A lot of Oak Brook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Oak Brook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60523
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing nearby
Other kitchen services in Oak Brook
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.