Epoxy Countertops in West Allis, WI

A popular basement upgrade

If you have spent time in West Allis basements, you know the home bar is a tradition. Many older houses here have a bar downstairs, often with knotty pine paneling, a laminate top and decades of rings from glasses. Epoxy is a great way to refresh that top without tearing it out. We can pour directly over many existing laminate and wood counters, turning a tired bar into a glossy, seamless showpiece that looks like marble, granite or even polished metal.

Kitchens are just as common. Homeowners who want the look of stone but not the cost of slab fabrication and installation choose epoxy, especially in older homes where cabinets are not perfectly level or square.

How the work is done

Every countertop starts with the substrate. If your existing top is sound, we clean it, sand it and fill seams and chips. If it is damaged or you want a new shape, we build a new substrate from plywood or MDF. We seal the surface and tape off and protect your cabinets, walls and floors. Next comes a primer coat to block air bubbles, then a base color coat. The decorative flood coat goes on after that. We work in veining, color shifts or metallic pigments by hand while the resin is still workable. A final clear coat adds depth and protection. Most countertops take two to three days, with time between coats for curing.

Styles you can choose

White marble with gray veins remains the most popular look in kitchens. In basement bars, darker styles like black marble with gold veining, deep blue with silver or copper and bronze metallic swirls are common. We can also create granite and quartz looks, solid colors and clear coats over wood or embedded items. Each piece is unique because it is poured and worked by hand. We bring sample boards and photos so you can decide before we start.

Durability and limits

Epoxy is tough and waterproof, and it resists most household stains when cured. It is not, however, the same as stone. Very hot pots set straight from the stove can mark it, so trivets are a must. Knives will scratch it, so always use a cutting board. Strong solvents can dull the finish. For bars and bathroom vanities, those limits rarely matter. For heavy-use kitchens, we talk through daily habits so you know what to expect.

Other projects

Besides kitchens and bars, we pour epoxy on bathroom vanities, laundry folding counters, garage workbenches, built-in desks, window sills and tabletops. Workbenches in particular benefit from a thick, tough epoxy surface that resists oil and solvents. Some customers coordinate a countertop with a metallic basement floor so the whole room ties together.

Care

Clean with mild soap and water or a non-abrasive cleaner. Avoid scouring pads and harsh chemicals. Use trivets and cutting boards. If the surface gets light scratches over time, it can be buffed or recoated to restore the shine.

Planning the job

Before we start, we measure the counters, check the substrate, discuss sinks and fixtures and plan around how you use the room. Kitchens are out of service while the resin cures, so we schedule the work to keep that time short. If plumbing needs to be disconnected, we will tell you whether we can handle it or whether a plumber should be involved.

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