1970s laminate with a built-in backsplash
Many Warrenville kitchens still have 1970s post-formed laminate. If it's flat and well attached, a new finish is a practical update.
Serving Warrenville & nearby Winfield, Wheaton
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Warrenville, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Warrenville resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Crews working in Warrenville ZIP 60555, 60563
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Warrenville
We refinish dated counters in Warrenville kitchens in place: the cabinets, sink and backsplash stay where they are. Prep and repairs come first, then the base and finish coats, and the counter cures before it goes back into daily use.
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.
Tile counters with grout that won't come clean
Grout that stays gray no matter how you scrub can be covered. We secure any loose tile, fill the joints and coat the top.
Matching new cabinet paint
Many people resurface counters along with a cabinet repaint, so the whole kitchen changes together without a remodel.
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.
Counters in a rental unit
In a rental, a refinished counter turns around quickly and the cabinets and plumbing stay untouched.
Laminate worn dull or through the pattern
Laminate that has lost its pattern in the work zones can be scuffed, primed and coated so the surface is even again.
A kitchen you plan to sell soon
Getting ready to list? A new finish on old laminate makes the kitchen photograph and show more current.
What we do on the job
- Inspection for water damageWe press, tap and look along the sink and seams to confirm the base will hold a finish.
- 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.
- RepairsDamage is fixed and sanded flush before any coating goes on.
- 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.
Materials and finishes
Ceramic tileA coating turns a gridded tile surface into one continuous finish.
Stone-look finishesSpeckled or flecked coatings that read like granite or other natural stone.
Laminate (Formica)The most common base; it coats well when the particleboard underneath is dry and flat.
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 Warrenville: before and after
Before
AfterWarrenville kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: countertop refinishing & resurfacing
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Warrenville, a typical kitchen for Warrenville. What we started with: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The main complaint was tile counters with grout that never came clean. The result: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered masking and ventilation, deep cleaning and degreasing, plus base and pattern coats.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
This one is a 1980s two-story near Wheaton Center. Before: white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: a yellowed molded top they wanted to change. Finished kitchen: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered repairs, recaulking, plus cure-time and care instructions.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Wheaton →
Before
AfterWarrenville kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: countertop fabrication & installation
What changed: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Warrenville →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Warrenville
Cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Warrenville →
Before
AfterWarrenville kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Warrenville →How the job goes
- Photos and a quick checkSend pictures of the counters and the sink area; we look for signs of water damage first.
- Color and finish choiceWe bring sample chips so you can see the finish next to your cabinets and floor.
- Prep and coatingWe prepare the tops and build the coating system in stages.
- Cure, then back to useKeep the counters gentle for the cure period we give you, then use them normally.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing questions from Warrenville homeowners
Can I cut on or set hot pans on a refinished counter?
No. Use a cutting board and trivets. Knives scratch the topcoat and direct heat can damage it.
Do you refinish bathroom vanity tops?
We do. A matching vanity finish is easy to add while we're set up.
Is it the same as painting my countertops?
Similar idea, different materials. Our coatings are made for countertops and are applied in several coats over a primed surface.
Should I resurface or replace my countertops?
If the counters are solid and the only problem is looks, a coating makes sense. If water damage or layout is the issue, new tops do.
How soon can I use the counters?
Usually light use within a day or so, with full hardness taking longer. We give you the exact times for the product we use.
Warrenville contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
City requires every business operating in Warrenville to hold a business license ($75, calendar year). ask city to confirm. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop resurfacing in Warrenville?
It depends on the scope. Warrenville's rule in short: A permit is required for remodeling or renovation of a kitchen. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Warrenville?
Yes. Our crews work across Warrenville, including Summerlakes, Fox Hollow, Warrenville Lakes, Timber Creek — ZIP 60555, 60563 — and nearby Winfield, Wheaton, Naperville.
Working in Warrenville
- A lot of Warrenville kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Warrenville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department, Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Warrenville
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.