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 Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Palatine, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Palatine resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Serving Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Palatine
If your counters are solid but the color or pattern is wrong, a resurfacing coat changes the look without demolition. In Palatine 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.
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.
Matching new cabinet paint
When the cabinet color changes, old counters often clash. A new counter finish ties the two together.
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.
Wanting a stone look without new stone
Our granite-look coatings use layered color flecks under a clear coat, so the surface has depth rather than a flat paint look.
Tile counters with grout that won't come clean
Resurfacing tile hides stained grout and gives you a single flat-looking surface. Deep grout joints are filled first.
A previous paint job that is peeling
Peeling DIY coatings come off first. Then we prime for adhesion and build the finish in the right number of coats.
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.
What the work covers
- 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.
- RepairsChips filled, edges reglued, loose tiles reset and grout joints leveled.
- Sanding and primingThe surface is scuffed for adhesion and primed with a bonding primer.
- Base and pattern coatsA solid base color goes on, followed by fleck or mineral layers for a stone look.
- RecaulkingJoints at the wall and sink are sealed again after coating.
- 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.
Solid colorsPlain white, gray, black or warm neutrals for a simple, modern look.
Cultured marbleMolded marble-look surfaces that can be refinished in place.
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.
Kitchens like yours in Palatine: before and after
Before
AfterCountertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Palatine
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine. What we started with: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The main complaint was dark grout lines across the counters. After: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. Work included masking and ventilation, sanding and priming, plus base and pattern coats.
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, postwar bi-level: countertop refinishing & resurfacing
A postwar bi-level in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. What we started with: speckled laminate. The reason for the call: tired, stained laminate. The result: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. On site this meant deep cleaning and degreasing, sanding and priming, plus base and pattern coats.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterA Buffalo Grove two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Buffalo Grove, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. What we started with: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The main complaint was worn laminate in a color they disliked. Finished kitchen: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. Work included masking and ventilation, base and pattern coats, plus cure-time and care instructions.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterCountertop Fabrication & Installation in a 1980s two-story, Palatine
What changed: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Palatine →
Before
AfterPalatine kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen remodeling
What changed: 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 →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 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 Palatine 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.
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.
What does countertop resurfacing cost?
We price it after checking the tops, since repairs and tile filling change the work. The estimate comes in writing.
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.
Is it the same as painting my countertops?
DIY counter paint and a professional resurfacing system differ in primer, build and topcoat. That is why DIY jobs often peel at the sink.
Can you do countertop resurfacing 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.
Do I need a Palatine-registered contractor for countertop resurfacing?
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 resurfacing 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.
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.