What does countertop overlay installation include?

Installation includes:Template for the new countertop overlay over existing countertopsReview of the jobsite with the customer prior to starting, pointing out any existing damage to baseboards or wallsInstallation of the overlay countertop in a full bed of two-part epoxyRemoval of protective coverings and cleanup of jobsiteFor an additional charge, installation includes:Cabinetry finishing and refacing (select stores)Backsplash installation (brick-lay or straight-lay pattern)Reconfiguration of the countertop layoutAny applicable local municipality feesInstallation doesn’t include: Removal and replacement of countertopsStructural modifications Plumbing repair/replacement behind the wall or disconnection/reconnectionElectrical repair or replacement Appliance installation (including disconnections and reinstallations)

Why choose etherium® By E-Stone?

Every etherium® By E-Stone surface comes with these advantages: 24/7 built-in Microban product protection*Heat, stain and scratch resistance Mold and mildew resistance Nonporous and easy-to-clean featuresEnvironmentally friendly products Installation directly over existing surfaces *Exclusive partner Microban is the global leader in antimicrobial technology targeting the invisible microbes that contaminate surfaces. Working continuously, Microban technology is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fights the growth of bacteria 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the lifetime of the surface.

What’s the cost of a kitchen renovation?

Costs can vary, as kitchen sizes and project scopes are unique. That’s why we offer a free in-home consultation. This allows a design consultant to visit your home and view your kitchen to better understand your needs, style and budget while taking the necessary measurements to provide an accurate estimate.

How long does a kitchen renovation typically take?

Once the professional team begins an installation, they complete most projects in less than five days. Note: Larger projects may take longer.

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Countertop Overlay Service

How It Works

From start to finish, Lowe’s is with you every step of the way.

Request FREE Consultation

Submit the form. A project specialist will reach out to set up a free in-home appointment to review options that are right for your space.

Complete In-Home Consultation

A professional design consultant will bring the showroom right to your home, measure your space and guide you through product selections to meet your needs and budget.

Prepare for Renovation

Once you’ve finalized your design and product choices, the independent professional installation team will prepare your kitchen for renovation.

Get It Installed

When your selected products have arrived, it’s time to complete your kitchen makeover. The professional installation team will be in and out of your home in just a few days, and you’ll have a refreshed kitchen you’ll love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Two independent professional installers placing a gray countertop overlay on a kitchen island.

Installation includes:

Template for the new countertop overlay over existing countertops
Review of the jobsite with the customer prior to starting, pointing out any existing damage to baseboards or walls
Installation of the overlay countertop in a full bed of two-part epoxy
Removal of protective coverings and cleanup of jobsite

For an additional charge, installation includes:

Cabinetry finishing and refacing (select stores)
Backsplash installation (brick-lay or straight-lay pattern)
Reconfiguration of the countertop layout
Any applicable local municipality fees

Installation doesn’t include:

Removal and replacement of countertops
Structural modifications
Plumbing repair/replacement behind the wall or disconnection/reconnection
Electrical repair or replacement
Appliance installation (including disconnections and reinstallations)

You can use etherium^® By E-Stone surfaces for a variety of applications, including kitchen countertops, backsplashes and bathroom vanities. We install this engineered stone directly over your existing surfaces so you can enjoy a brand-new look in a fraction of the time of a traditional renovation. If you’re looking for a hassle-free makeover that’ll save you time and stress, you’ve come to the right place.

Every etherium^® By E-Stone surface comes with these advantages:

24/7 built-in Microban product protection*
Heat, stain and scratch resistance
Mold and mildew resistance
Nonporous and easy-to-clean features
Environmentally friendly products
Installation directly over existing surfaces

*Exclusive partner Microban is the global leader in antimicrobial technology targeting the invisible microbes that contaminate surfaces. Working continuously, Microban technology is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fights the growth of bacteria 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the lifetime of the surface.

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Professional independent installers are licensed where applicable, insured and background-checked.

Product Expertise. We can answer any questions you have.

Installation comes with one year of protection.

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Professional Kitchen Countertop Overlay Installation

Covering countertops with overlays is a makeover project that gives your kitchen a new look in less time and with less stress than installing new countertops. These engineered stone products — such as quartz countertop overlays — can give your countertops, backsplashes and vanities the look of natural stone in a fraction of the time of a traditional countertop installation.

We can help with your countertop overlay project, including an in-home consultation with a professional design consultant and installation by professional independent installers. The etherium^® By E-Stone countertop overlays install on top of your existing countertop surfaces, so there’s no need for the disruption and mess of countertop removal and installation. You’ll have a great new look and your new countertop surfaces will resist heat and scratches as well as mold and mildew growth. Your countertops will also be easy to clean, so you can keep your kitchen looking like new.

From professional design and product guidance to professional installation and cleanup, we can help you upgrade your countertops to create a beautiful kitchen.