1970s laminate with a built-in backsplash
Laminate tops from the 1970s with a coved backsplash can be resurfaced as one piece, backsplash included, if the core is dry.
Serving Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Schaumburg, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Schaumburg resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Serving Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Schaumburg
If your counters are solid but the color or pattern is wrong, a resurfacing coat changes the look without demolition. In Schaumburg 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.
A previous paint job that is peeling
Counter paint from a DIY kit often peels at the sink and edges. We strip the loose coating and apply a proper bonded system.
A kitchen you plan to sell soon
Before listing, a resurfaced counter is a short project that removes one dated feature buyers notice.
Laminate swollen around the sink
Swollen laminate is the one problem resurfacing can't solve. We check every top for water damage before quoting a coating.
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
When the cabinet color changes, old counters often clash. A new counter finish ties the two together.
Formica in a color you are tired of
Harvest gold, almond, speckled brown or a busy pattern can be covered with a new coating in a modern stone look or a calm solid color.
Scratches, knife marks and stains
We fill cuts and gouges, sand the whole top and lay down fresh coats, which hides most surface damage.
What's included
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Options to choose from
Stone-look finishesSpeckled or flecked coatings that read like granite or other natural stone.
Ceramic tileA coating turns a gridded tile surface into one continuous finish.
Laminate (Formica)Plastic laminate is resurfaced after scuffing and a bonding primer.
Cultured marbleMolded marble-look surfaces that can be refinished in place.
Solid colorsA single uniform color, often paired with a satin topcoat.
Kitchens like yours in Schaumburg: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Schaumburg
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Weathersfield, a typical kitchen for Schaumburg. 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. Work included masking and ventilation, base and pattern coats, plus recaulking.
Before
AfterCountertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in a 1970s tract home, Roselle
The site: a 1970s tract home in Roselle. The kitchen as it was: white laminate with brown flecks. What bothered the owners most: laminate worn through near the sink. After: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered inspection for water damage, masking and ventilation, plus cure-time and care instructions.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Roselle →
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: countertop refinishing & resurfacing
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near The Ranchettes. Before: white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: a yellowed molded top they wanted to change. After: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered inspection for water damage, base and pattern coats, plus cure-time and care instructions.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Itasca →
Before
AfterCountertop Fabrication & Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Schaumburg
Dark soapstone-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Schaumburg
What changed: cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Schaumburg →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 choiceWe bring sample chips so you can see the finish next to your cabinets and floor.
- 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 Schaumburg homeowners
Can I cut on or set hot pans on a refinished counter?
A resurfaced top isn't made for heavy cutting or hot cookware. Treat it like a finished surface, not a work block.
How long does a resurfaced countertop last?
It depends on prep, use and care. Treated gently, a good coating holds up for years; heavy cutting and hot pans shorten its life.
Can tile countertops be resurfaced?
Tile can be coated. Grout lines are leveled first so they don't show through the new surface.
Do you refinish bathroom vanity tops?
We do. A matching vanity finish is easy to add while we're set up.
Can you resurface a countertop that is peeling?
Loose laminate is reattached; failed paint is stripped. If the core is swollen, we recommend new tops instead.
Do I need a Schaumburg-registered contractor for countertop resurfacing?
Contractors must register with the Village; out-of-town contractor license $125/year (includes $10 Schaumburg Business Association fee), runs through Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Do Schaumburg condo associations need to approve countertop resurfacing?
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 you work in my part of Schaumburg?
Yes. Our crews work across Schaumburg, including Weathersfield, International Village, Woodfield area, Olde Schaumburg Centre — ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195 — and nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park.
Working in Schaumburg
- A lot of Schaumburg 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.
- Live in the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
WeathersfieldInternational VillageWoodfield areaOlde Schaumburg CentreTown Square
ZIP 60193ZIP 60173ZIP 60194ZIP 60195
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing nearby
Other kitchen services in Schaumburg
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.