Original 1970s laminate
Laminate from the 1970s with a rolled front edge is usually past refinishing. New tops go in, often on the existing cabinets.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Serving Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Countertop Services in Palatine, IL
Chipped, stained, dull or just dated? We repair, refinish, restore or replace kitchen countertops in Palatine.
- Crews working in Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop problems we fix in Palatine
Countertop work covers more than new slabs. Our Palatine crews repair damage, refinish tired laminate, bring etched marble and granite back to a shine and template and install replacement counters. Pick the problem below and we'll point you to the fix.
Crack across the stone
A crack that runs through the slab is filled with epoxy and leveled; if the support below is the cause, we correct that too so it doesn't reopen.
Countertop Repair →Swollen laminate at the sink
A soft, raised edge around the sink means the substrate is ruined. That section, or the whole run, gets replaced.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Oil or water stains in stone
Dark spots near the stove or around the faucet are often oil or water soaked into the stone. A poultice draws many of them out before resealing.
Stone Countertop Restoration →Counters you simply don't like
If no repair will make you like the counters, replacement is the honest answer. We measure, fabricate and install new tops.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Loose undermount sink
Gaps between an undermount sink and the counter mean the adhesive or clips have failed. Remounting is a repair visit, not a reason for new stone.
Countertop Repair →Burn mark or scorch on quartz
Scorch rings on quartz come from the binder, not the stone. We assess how deep the damage goes and polish or patch the area.
Countertop Repair →Granite that lost its shine
When polished granite turns dull in the work areas, it can be repolished in place, often in a single visit.
Stone Countertop Restoration →What's included
- Diagnosis on siteA visit to see whether the counter needs repair, a new finish, restoration or replacement.
- Chip and crack repairDamaged spots filled, leveled and buffed to blend with the stone.
- Seam repairOld filler ground out, the pieces leveled and the joint refilled.
- Honing and polishingStone surfaces brought back to a matte or polished finish.
- Stain removal and sealingStains treated and the stone resealed so new spills bead up.
- Laminate and cultured marble refinishingSurface prepped, repaired and coated in a new solid or stone-look finish.
- New countertop installationQuartz, granite, quartzite, butcher block or laminate installed when replacement is the right call.
Materials and finishes
MarbleA classic surface that develops patina and can be refinished many times.
LaminatePlastic laminate over particleboard: easy to update, sensitive to standing water.
GraniteHard natural stone that takes heat well; it needs resealing over time and can be repolished.
Repair, refinish, restore or replaceSmall damage: repair. Worn look: refinish or restore. Failing or unwanted tops: replace.
QuartziteHarder than marble, often veined, and repairable like granite.
Countertop Services before and after — Palatine homes
Before
In progress
AfterCountertop Services in a 1990s two-story colonial, Palatine
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine. Before: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. What bothered the owners most: chipped tile counters and dark grout. The result: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Before
AfterCountertop Services in a 1960s ranch, Arlington Heights
A 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: light beige laminate. The main complaint was counters that were wearing through. The result: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Countertop Services in Arlington Heights →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Lake Zurich
A 1990s two-story colonial in Lake Zurich, a typical kitchen for Lake Zurich. Before: white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was a yellowed solid-surface top with a visible seam. The result: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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Before
AfterA Palatine 1980s two-story: before and after
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 →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Palatine
What changed: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Palatine →How your countertop project goes
- Send photos or callA few photos of the damage and the material usually tell us where to start.
- Look on siteA visit to measure, test the stone and confirm which fix fits.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for the repair, refinish, restoration or new tops.
- We do the workThe work is scheduled, done with the area protected and the kitchen cleaned up afterward.
Countertop Services questions from Palatine homeowners
How can I update my countertops without replacing them?
Refinishing changes the look of laminate; restoration renews the shine on granite and marble. Neither involves tear-out.
Do you repair counters you didn't install?
Yes. Most of our repair and restoration work is on counters installed by someone else.
Should I repair or replace my countertops?
Repair when the damage is local — a chip, a crack, an open seam. Replace when the core is wet, the damage is everywhere or you simply want a different top.
My laminate countertop is peeling. Can you fix it?
If the core is dry, we reglue the loose laminate and can refinish the surface. If the particleboard has swollen, the top needs replacing.
What is the most affordable way to update kitchen counters?
Keep what is sound and fix only what's wrong. If you need new tops, laminate and stock quartz colors are the economical choices.
Do I need a Palatine-registered contractor for countertop project?
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 Palatine condo associations need to approve countertop project?
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 permit for countertop project 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
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.