Matching new cabinet paint
When the cabinet color changes, old counters often clash. A new counter finish ties the two together.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Chicago & the Suburbs
Laminate, cultured marble and tile counters in Chicagoland resurfaced with a new stone-look or solid-color coating, no tear-out.
- Serving the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop surfaces we resurface in Chicagoland
Resurfacing is a coating, not a new countertop, and it works best on tops that are flat, dry and well attached. Our Chicagoland techs check that first, fix chips and loose edges, then apply a multi-coat system you can choose in a speckled granite look or a plain color.
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.
Laminate worn dull or through the pattern
Worn-through patches and a faded surface are cosmetic. As long as the board is sound, a resurfacing system covers them.
Chips and loose edges before coating
Chipped corners are rebuilt and loose edge strips reglued first; a coating over a loose edge would crack at the joint.
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 previous paint job that is peeling
If an earlier painted finish is flaking, we remove what won't hold, sand to a sound surface and start the coating over.
A kitchen you plan to sell soon
Before listing, a resurfaced counter is a short project that removes one dated feature buyers notice.
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's included
- Inspection for water damageWe press, tap and look along the sink and seams to confirm the base will hold a finish.
- Masking and ventilationWe tape off and cover everything around the counters and set up airflow for the coatings.
- RepairsDamage is fixed and sanded flush before any coating goes on.
- 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 topcoatA durable clear coat seals the color and gives a satin or gloss sheen.
- Cure-time and care instructionsWe tell you when you can use the counter lightly and when it reaches full hardness.
Materials and finishes
Solid colorsPlain white, gray, black or warm neutrals for a simple, modern look.
Cultured marbleCast tops in kitchens and vanities that accept a new color after repair and priming.
Ceramic tileTile counters can be coated over once grout lines are filled and loose tiles fixed.
Laminate (Formica)Plastic laminate is resurfaced after scuffing and a bonding primer.
Stone-look finishesLayered color chips under a clear coat for depth and a natural look.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Prewar towns
Tile or laminate added in an older kitchen
Older Evanston and Berwyn houses often have counters added decades after the house was built. If they are sound, resurfacing updates them without disturbing the room.
Postwar suburbs
2000s laminate with a built-in backsplash
Original 2000s laminate is a good candidate when it's solid. We coat the top and the integral splash together.
Glenview, Mount Prospect, Lombard, St. Charles, Tinley Park, West Chicago
Before and after in Chicago-area kitchens
Before
AfterA Downers Grove 1960s ranch: before and after
The site: a 1960s ranch near Denburn Woods. The kitchen as it was: light beige laminate. 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. On site this meant inspection for water damage, repairs, plus sanding and priming.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: countertop refinishing & resurfacing
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Green Knolls, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. The kitchen as it was: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. What bothered the owners most: a laminate color that dated the whole kitchen. Finished kitchen: the same counters resurfaced with a smooth stone-look coating, edges and sink area included. The job covered masking and ventilation, sanding and priming, plus cure-time and care instructions.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterA Berwyn 1920s bungalow: before and after
A 1920s bungalow in Berwyn, a typical kitchen for Berwyn. Before: dark brown speckled laminate. The main complaint was tired, stained laminate. The result: 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 cure-time and care instructions.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing in Berwyn →Day by day
- Photos and a quick checkA few photos tell us the material and whether resurfacing is likely to work.
- Color and finish choicePick a stone-look or solid color from samples, plus satin or gloss.
- Prep and coatingWe prepare the tops and build the coating system in stages.
- Cure, then back to useThe finish needs time to harden; we tell you when light use and full use are safe.
Good to know before countertop resurfacing
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.
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.
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.
What does countertop resurfacing cost?
We price it after checking the tops, since repairs and tile filling change the work. The estimate comes in writing.
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.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
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