Professional Porcelain Refinishing Serving Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs
ARK Porcelain Refinishing proudly serves homeowners and property managers throughout Chicago’s northwest suburbs. From the established family neighborhoods of Park Ridge and Des Plaines to the newer developments in Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates, ARK brings the same Thermal-Fusion expertise and quality craftsmanship that Chicagoland has trusted since 1946.
The northwest suburbs are home to a wide mix of housing — post-war ranches and split-levels, classic brick colonials, modern construction, and everything in between. Whatever the age or style of your home, ARK’s full-time technicians and USA-made refinishing enamel deliver results that restore your porcelain and ceramic surfaces to like-new condition, without the cost or disruption of replacement.
Communities We Serve
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights is one of the largest and most well-established communities in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, with a diverse mix of homes ranging from mid-century classics to modern construction. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Arlington Heights homeowners with expert bathtub refinishing, ceramic tile refinishing, sink restoration, shower base refinishing, and whirlpool tub refinishing — all completed using our exclusive Thermal-Fusion process. Whether your home is a classic Arlington Heights colonial or a newer build near downtown, ARK restores your porcelain and tile to like-new condition, typically in a single day.
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Buffalo Grove has grown from a small farming community into one of the most popular suburban destinations in the Chicago area, with a housing stock that reflects decades of development. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Buffalo Grove with the same quality and care we bring to every community we serve. Our Thermal-Fusion process chemically bonds a new finish directly to your existing porcelain — creating a surface that is more durable and longer-lasting than most original factory enamel. For Buffalo Grove homeowners looking to refresh a worn bathtub, restore aging tile, or update a sink, ARK is the smart choice.
Palatine, Illinois
Palatine’s family-friendly atmosphere and large, well-maintained homes make it one of the most desirable communities in the northwest suburbs. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Palatine with professional bathtub refinishing, ceramic wall tile refinishing, sink refinishing, and shower base restoration. Our technicians are full-time ARK employees — not subcontractors — which means every job in Palatine gets the same skilled, experienced hands that have been delivering results across Chicagoland for generations.
Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg is one of the largest suburbs in the Chicago metro, with a wide range of homes from affordable starter properties to luxury estates. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Schaumburg homeowners and property managers with comprehensive porcelain and ceramic refinishing services. Whether you need a single bathtub reglazed or an entire bathroom’s worth of tile and fixtures restored, our Thermal-Fusion process delivers a finish that lasts 15 to 25 years with proper care — and costs a fraction of what full replacement would run.
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates is a sprawling suburban community with a mix of townhomes, condos, and single-family homes built over several decades. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Hoffman Estates with expert bathtub refinishing, tile surround restoration, sink refinishing, shower base work, and whirlpool tub refinishing. Our USA-made Thermal-Fusion enamel ensures a finish that is resistant to staining, chemicals, and everyday wear — the kind of lasting quality that Hoffman Estates homeowners can count on.
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Rolling Meadows offers a comfortable suburban lifestyle with a variety of home styles and price points. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Rolling Meadows homeowners with professional surface restoration that makes sense financially and practically. Refinishing your bathtub or tile costs up to 75% less than replacement, requires no demolition, and is completed in most cases in a single visit. For Rolling Meadows families looking to update their bathrooms without a full renovation, ARK is the answer.
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect is a well-kept suburban community with a strong sense of neighborhood character. Homes here range from post-war classics to newer constructions, and many feature the kind of porcelain and ceramic tile that benefits from professional refinishing. ARK serves Mount Prospect with the same Thermal-Fusion process and full-time technician expertise we bring to every job — delivering results that look brand new and hold up for years.
Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines is one of the inner-ring northwest suburbs, with a long history and a housing stock that reflects it. Older homes in Des Plaines often have bathtubs and tile that have seen decades of use — and ARK Porcelain Refinishing is uniquely equipped to restore them. Our Thermal-Fusion process penetrates and bonds to the original porcelain at a molecular level, creating a finish that is even more resistant to chemicals and staining than the original factory enamel. Des Plaines homeowners trust ARK to bring their fixtures back to life.
Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge is an affluent northwest suburb with a vibrant downtown and a housing stock full of well-maintained homes and classic architecture. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Park Ridge with the precision and professionalism that the community expects. From bathtub reglazing to ceramic tile restoration, our experienced technicians deliver flawless results using our patented Thermal-Fusion process — and our fully insured, fully employed team gives Park Ridge homeowners complete peace of mind.
Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling offers a mix of suburban living options — from townhomes and condos to larger single-family homes — and ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves them all. Our refinishing services are especially popular with Wheeling property managers and landlords looking to update units between tenants quickly and affordably. A single-day bathtub or tile refinishing job can make a property look significantly newer without the cost, permits, or downtime of a full bathroom renovation.
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Elk Grove Village is a well-established northwest suburb with a large residential community and a wide variety of home types. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Elk Grove Village homeowners with expert bathtub refinishing, ceramic tile refinishing, sink restoration, and shower base work. Our Thermal-Fusion enamel is manufactured exclusively from USA-made components, and our technicians are among the most experienced in the industry — some with over 25 years at ARK.
Niles, Illinois
Niles sits right along Chicago’s northwest border, making it one of the most accessible suburbs in the area. Homes in Niles range from vintage two-flats to modern condos, and ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves them all with professional surface restoration. Whether you’re dealing with a worn bathtub, stained tile, or a chipped sink, our Thermal-Fusion process restores your fixtures to like-new condition — cleanly, efficiently, and affordably.
Norridge, Illinois
Norridge is a compact, close-knit suburb surrounded by Chicago on three sides — often called an “island within a city.” The tight housing stock here means that replacing fixtures can be especially difficult, which is exactly why ARK’s refinishing services are such a practical solution. Our technicians restore bathtubs, tile, and sinks in place, with no demolition and no hauling — just a fresh, durable finish completed in a single day.
Harwood Heights, Illinois
Harwood Heights shares Norridge’s urban-suburban character and compact, well-maintained housing stock. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Harwood Heights with the same expert Thermal-Fusion refinishing we bring to every community. For homeowners and landlords in Harwood Heights looking to refresh worn porcelain and ceramic surfaces without the hassle of replacement, ARK delivers results that speak for themselves.
Prospect Heights, Illinois
Prospect Heights is a growing community with a mix of newer multi-family homes and established single-family residences. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Prospect Heights homeowners with professional bathtub refinishing, tile restoration, sink refinishing, and shower base work. Our single-day turnaround and durable Thermal-Fusion finish make ARK the smart choice for Prospect Heights families looking to update their bathrooms quickly and affordably.
Long Grove, Illinois
Long Grove is known for its commitment to preserving a country-style atmosphere, with strict building ordinances and well-maintained properties. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Long Grove with refinishing services that match the community’s high standards. Our Thermal-Fusion process creates a finish that becomes a permanent part of your porcelain surface — not just a topcoat — and our experienced technicians ensure every job meets the quality expectations Long Grove homeowners are known for.
Barrington, Illinois
Barrington is one of the more affluent communities in the northwest suburbs, with estate-quality homes and a strong emphasis on quality and character. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Barrington homeowners with premium bathtub refinishing, ceramic tile restoration, sink refinishing, and shower base work. Our USA-made Thermal-Fusion enamel and decades of refinishing expertise deliver results that are worthy of Barrington’s most distinguished properties.
Streamwood, Illinois
Streamwood is a family-oriented community with a large number of townhomes and single-family homes built over the past several decades. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Streamwood with reliable, affordable surface restoration that helps homeowners get the most out of their existing fixtures. Whether it’s a bathtub that needs a fresh finish or ceramic tile that’s lost its shine, ARK’s Thermal-Fusion process delivers lasting results without the expense of replacement.
Roselle, Illinois
Roselle has been a popular suburban community since its early days as a commuter town, and its diverse housing stock reflects that long history. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Roselle homeowners and property managers with expert bathtub refinishing, tile surround restoration, and sink refinishing. Our Thermal-Fusion process is ideal for restoring fixtures that have seen years of use, and our full-time technicians ensure every Roselle job is done right.
Wood Dale, Illinois
Wood Dale is a well-established suburb with a mix of single-family homes and multi-unit properties. ARK Porcelain Refinishing serves Wood Dale with professional surface restoration services that are especially valuable for property owners and managers. Refinishing a bathtub or tile surround in Wood Dale costs significantly less than replacement and can be completed in a single visit — making it one of the smartest maintenance investments available.
