1980s laminate with a built-in backsplash
Many Winfield kitchens still have 1980s post-formed laminate. If it's flat and well attached, a new finish is a practical update.
Serving Winfield & nearby Wheaton, Carol Stream
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Winfield, IL
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Winfield resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Serving Winfield ZIP 60190, 60185
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Winfield
If your counters are solid but the color or pattern is wrong, a resurfacing coat changes the look without demolition. In Winfield 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.
Matching new cabinet paint
Painting your cabinets? Refinishing the counters at the same time lets you pick a top color that works with the new doors.
Chips and loose edges before coating
Edge damage is part of our prep. We fix it, sand it smooth and then coat the whole top including the front edge.
Counters in a rental unit
For rental kitchens with sound but worn counters, recoating is a quick refresh between leases.
Dated cultured marble tops
If the molded top is sound but the color is wrong, we sand, prime and refinish it in a solid or speckled look.
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.
Wanting a stone look without new stone
Speckled and flecked finishes imitate granite closely from normal viewing distance, on the counters you already have.
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.
- 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.
- Clear topcoatThe final clear layer protects the finish and sets how shiny the counter looks.
- RecaulkingFresh caulk at the backsplash and around the sink once the finish is dry.
- Cure-time and care instructionsWe tell you when you can use the counter lightly and when it reaches full hardness.
Finishes we offer
Laminate (Formica)The most common base; it coats well when the particleboard underneath is dry and flat.
Ceramic tileTile counters can be coated over once grout lines are filled and loose tiles fixed.
Solid colorsPlain white, gray, black or warm neutrals for a simple, modern look.
Stone-look finishesSpeckled or flecked coatings that read like granite or other natural stone.
Cultured marbleCast tops in kitchens and vanities that accept a new color after repair and priming.
What the work looks like in Winfield homes
Before
AfterCountertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in a 1990s two-story colonial, Winfield
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield. Before: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. What bothered the owners most: tile counters with grout that never came clean. 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 cure-time and care instructions.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
A 1980s two-story near Downtown Wheaton, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. What we started with: 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 masking and ventilation, base and pattern coats, plus clear topcoat.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Wheaton →
Before
AfterA Winfield 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Winfield →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Winfield
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Winfield →
Before
AfterA Winfield 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in light sand beige, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Winfield →How the job 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 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 Winfield homeowners
Should I resurface or replace my countertops?
It comes down to the base and your plans. Sound laminate is worth coating; swollen tops or a kitchen redesign call for replacement.
How soon can I use the counters?
Cure time depends on the coating and the room temperature. Plan on gentle use for the first several days.
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.
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.
Can Formica countertops be resurfaced?
They can. We check the edges and the area around the sink; if the board is sound, laminate takes a new finish well.
Do you work in my part of Winfield?
Yes. Our crews work across Winfield — ZIP 60190, 60185 — and nearby Wheaton, Carol Stream, West Chicago.
Working in Winfield
- A lot of Winfield kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Winfield homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
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Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing nearby
Other kitchen services in Winfield
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.