Countertop Refinishing

Why Not Just Install New Countertop?

Many people decide to refinish their countertop instead of replacing it for at least two reasons. Time and Expense.

1. Time - Installing a new countertop in your home is a lot more involved than just refinishing it. First, the old countertop or other building material must be removed which creates a huge mess. This may reveal other issues that must be addressed. Then, the new countertop must be installed. If you choose to go this route, please make sure you choose a quality contractor or you may be creating more problems for yourself.
2. Expense - Replacing your countertop can easily cost thousands of dollars. Refinishing your countertop can save you as much as 80% compared to replacement. Refinishing is an inexpensive alternative to replacing your old countertop.

If you decide to refinish your countertop, please call us for a Free Consultation and Estimate. We will explain your options and give you a written estimate. Or if you already have an estimate from another company, we will give you a free Second Opinion.

We can refinish your countertop to a color of your choice giving you a like new look, without the cost and time involved in replacing countertop. Call us today to get more information.

We certainly hope that you will choose Renew-It Refinishing for all of your refinishing needs. But we realize that there are many countertop and vanity refinishing companies in Portland and Vancouver and that you want to make sure that you are choosing the best one. So, here are a few tips. As with any service company, the longer a countertop and vanity refinisher has been in business, the bigger his reputation with the local community. Either for the good or the bad.

Reading Client Testimonials really helps when searching for a countertop and vanity refinisher. Allow his clients to fill you in on their experience. Make sure whomever you choose has a great reputation. Also make sure that he is fully covered by insurance. There are some real horror stories of contractors who are not covered with the proper insurance causing big problems and leaving the homeowner with the bill because they were not properly covered. Bonding and licensing is also important. By the way, Renew-It Refinishing has all of this and more. Check out our great Guarantees here that no other countertop and vanity refinisher in Portland or Vancouver is brave enough to put in writing.

Countertop repairs are common to find chips and deep cuts. These are typically covered in the price of a standard countertop refinishing job. We scrape and sand all the rough edges to prepare the surface for our repair materials. Then we carefully fill and sand the surface to prepare for the new coatings. Our chip repairs are undetectable.

What about countertop repair kits? Most of these lead to less than desired results. It is best to search Google for countertop repair near me and hire a professional countertop repair company, like us.

That totally depends on the material you choose to replace your old countertop. If you choose marble or granite, your replacement cost will be much more than if you choose a composite or laminate material. Typically, refinishing your countertop costs $1000-$3000 compaired to $3000-$10,000 to replace.

Depending on the process you choose, your countertop or vanity could be ready to use within a few hours. We recommend waiting up to 12 hours to ensure that the surface is completely cured and ready for use though.

Using your newly refinished countertop too soon could void your warranty and lead to costly repairs. It pays to wait.