Original laminate from the 1970s
Original 1970s laminate with a rolled backsplash is the most common replacement we do — quartz or granite and a tile backsplash above.
Serving Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Countertop Installation in Palatine, IL
New countertops in Palatine: talk to a fabricator about slabs, templating and install dates.
- Serving Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Palatine
New countertops change a Palatine kitchen in a day once the slab is cut. We help you choose the material, template the cabinets on site, fabricate the tops with your sink and cooktop cut-outs and install them with tight seams.
Getting slabs into the building
In condo buildings we plan elevator size, stairways and loading docks before fabrication and cut the tops to fit.
Tile counters with dirty grout
Tile counters trap crumbs and stains in the grout. A single slab surface wipes clean in seconds.
Stained or burned laminate
Burn marks, peeling edges and swollen seams can't be fixed on laminate. A stone or quartz top solves it for good.
Counters that stain easily
If spills soak in, the surface needs sealing or a change. Quartz doesn't need sealing at all.
Cracked or chipped stone
A small chip can be filled; a crack through the slab or around the sink usually means replacement.
Undermount sink coming loose
A loose undermount sink is a leak waiting to happen. New counters come with the sink properly mounted and sealed.
Not enough counter space
A bigger island top or a new peninsula adds workspace; we add support brackets where the overhang needs it.
What's included
- Material selectionWe guide you through materials, colors and finishes and reserve your slab.
- Old countertop removalWe remove laminate, tile or stone and haul it away.
- Cabinet check and levelingBase cabinets are checked for level and support before the template.
- Installation and seamsCounters installed and leveled, seams leveled and filled to match.
- Undermount sink mountingWe mount and seal the sink to the stone so it is ready for plumbing.
- Backsplash optionsShort stone splash, full slab or a tile backsplash afterward.
- Bathroom vanity topsVanity tops cut from the same slab or remnants.
Materials and finishes
MarbleSoft, elegant and prone to etching; many choose it for a baking area or island.
Solid surfaceSeamless acrylic surfaces with integrated sinks; scratches can be sanded out.
GraniteHard, heat resistant and unique — choose your slab in person.
Porcelain slabsThin, very hard and heat-proof surfaces with marble or concrete looks.
Edge profilesMost kitchens get an eased edge; a mitered edge makes thick-looking islands.
What the work looks like in Palatine homes
Before
After
DetailPalatine kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: countertop installation
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine. What we started with: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and white double sink. What bothered the owners most: tile counters with grout that never looked clean. Finished kitchen: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. Work included material selection, cabinet check and leveling, plus installation and seams.
Before
AfterCountertop Installation in a postwar Cape Cod, Arlington Heights
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: speckled laminate and stainless double sink. The reason for the call: worn laminate counters. After: white quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. The job covered old countertop removal, undermount sink mounting, plus bathroom vanity tops.
Countertop Installation in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterA Buffalo Grove 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story near The Highlands. The kitchen as it was: white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam and solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: counters that looked dated. Finished kitchen: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. Work included cabinet check and leveling, installation and seams, plus bathroom vanity tops.
Countertop Installation in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterA Palatine two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Finished: a gray beveled subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Palatine →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine
Cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palatine →How your countertop installation goes
- Choose your materialVisit a slab yard or look at samples at home; we help you choose.
- TemplateA precise template of your cabinets, walls, sink and cooktop.
- FabricationSlabs are cut, edged and drilled for sink, faucet and cooktop.
- InstallationInstallation day: tear-out, set, seam, mount the sink and clean up.
- HookupFaucet, drain and disposal are reconnected once the sealant cures.
Countertop Installation questions from Palatine homeowners
Can you install in a high-rise?
Yes. We confirm elevator size and building rules first and plan the pieces to fit.
Can you reuse my existing sink?
Yes, if it is undamaged and works with the new counter. Drop-in sinks can be swapped for undermount.
What's the downside of quartz countertops?
Quartz dislikes direct heat and UV. Indoors with trivets, it's one of the easiest surfaces to live with.
Will I be without a sink?
Briefly. The sink is reconnected soon after installation, once the adhesive has set.
Do my cabinets need to be replaced for stone?
Not usually. Most solid cabinets carry stone fine; we check level and support and reinforce where needed.
Can you do countertop installation in a Palatine 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.
What happens to the old appliance in Palatine?
Bulk items go to the curb weekly at no charge (Groot). Large appliances/white goods are collected Wednesdays for $20. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Palatine building permit for countertop installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections, phone (847) 359-9042. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Palatine contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop installation in Palatine?
It depends on the scope. Palatine's rule in short: A permit is required to remodel a kitchen or to add/alter the electrical system. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- A lot of Palatine 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 - Building Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Palatine
Countertop RepairChips, cracks, seams and burns fixed without replacing the top.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.
Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.