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 Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Countertop Services in Schaumburg, IL
Chipped, stained, dull or just dated? We repair, refinish, restore or replace kitchen countertops in Schaumburg.
- Crews working in Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop problems we fix in Schaumburg
A chip by the dishwasher, rings on marble, peeling laminate or a layout that no longer works: each one calls for a different repair. We handle all four kinds of countertop work in Schaumburg, so you get the fix that fits instead of the biggest job.
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 →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 →Chipped edge or corner
A chip on the edge near the sink or dishwasher can usually be filled with tinted epoxy, shaped and polished so it blends into the stone.
Countertop Repair →Loose undermount sink
If you can see daylight between the sink and the counter, we take the weight off, reattach the sink and seal it again.
Countertop Repair →Dull, etched marble
Lemon, wine and vinegar leave dull spots on marble that no cleaner removes. Honing and polishing take the etch out and bring the finish back.
Stone Countertop Restoration →Burn mark or scorch on quartz
Quartz doesn't like direct heat. Shallow burn marks are buffed down; deeper damage is cut out and filled to match as closely as possible.
Countertop Repair →Seam that opened up or feels raised
Old seam filler shrinks and darkens. We grind it out, align the two pieces and fill the joint again so it nearly disappears.
Countertop Repair →What the work covers
- Diagnosis on siteWe look at the material, the damage and the cabinets under it before recommending a fix.
- 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 sealingOil and water stains drawn out, then a penetrating sealer applied.
- Laminate and cultured marble refinishingA new coating over sound laminate or cultured marble, no tear-out.
- Sink remountingLoose undermount sinks reattached with clips or brackets and resealed.
- New countertop installationTemplating, fabrication, tear-out and installation of new tops.
Materials and finishes
QuartzLow-maintenance tops that dislike direct heat but resist stains well.
Repair, refinish, restore or replaceSmall damage: repair. Worn look: refinish or restore. Failing or unwanted tops: replace.
GraniteDurable stone whose shine and sealer can be renewed in place.
QuartziteNatural stone with a marble look and more hardness; it still needs sealing.
MarbleSoft and acid-sensitive, so it etches; honing and polishing restore it.
Kitchens like yours in Schaumburg: before and after
Before
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AfterSchaumburg kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: countertop services
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Town Square. The kitchen as it was: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The reason for the call: counters that were wearing through. Finished kitchen: black honed granite countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Before
AfterRoselle kitchen, 1970s tract home: countertop services
This one is a 1970s tract home in Roselle. What we started with: white laminate with brown flecks. The reason for the call: worn laminate counters. Finished kitchen: warm walnut butcher block countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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Before
AfterCountertop Services in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Itasca
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Ranchettes. Before: white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: 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
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Schaumburg
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 →
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AfterSchaumburg kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in light butter yellow, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Schaumburg →Day by day
- Send photos or callA few photos of the damage and the material usually tell us where to start.
- Look on siteWe check the material, the depth of the damage and the support underneath.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for the repair, refinish, restoration or new tops.
- We do the workRepairs and restoration are often done in a visit; new tops follow templating and fabrication.
Countertop Services questions from Schaumburg homeowners
How can I update my countertops without replacing them?
Depending on the material: a resurfacing coat over laminate, or a polish and reseal on natural stone.
What is the most affordable way to update kitchen counters?
Fixing what's damaged or recoating laminate is the budget route; new laminate is the lowest-cost replacement.
What does countertop work cost?
We don't quote blind. The material, the square footage and the type of work drive the price, and you get it in writing after the visit.
Can you just replace the countertops and keep my cabinets?
Usually. Solid cabinets carry new stone fine; we level them first and reinforce where an overhang needs it.
How often should granite or marble be sealed?
It depends on the stone and how the kitchen is used. A simple water-drop test tells you: if water darkens the stone quickly, it's time.
Do Schaumburg 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.
Schaumburg contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
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 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
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Other kitchen services in Schaumburg
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.