Survey Says … Countertops Homeowners Staying Put; Adding New Countertops

Survey after survey offers proof that homeowners this decade prefer home improvement projects over packing up and starting over. The latest survey of U.S. homeowners, commissioned by Redfin, confirms the trend. 71% of property owners with renovation plans in the next year say remodeling is taking the place of purchasing a new home. And, 65% of surveyed homeowners who recently renovated decided to refurbish their current property instead of relocating.

No surprise, the Redfin survey reports bathrooms and kitchens are high on the renovation list for homeowners. Specifically, the 2026 HOUZZ Kitchen Trends Study reveals that countertops are the leading kitchen project upgrade (at 91%) during a renovation.

“These findings align with the continued increase of sales of our countertop kits,” says Peter Daich, president of Daich Coatings. “During the past several years we’ve seen steady growth of our granite and mineral resurfacing DIY kits through our retail customers and our own website. Those sales validate the survey findings. Homeowners truly are investing in improvements to their homes — especially to their kitchen and bathroom countertops.”

SpreadStone™ Countertop Kit Options

Homeowners looking for a sleek, elegant countertop surface are creating their own with the SpreadStone™ Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit Optima Series from Daich Coatings. Eight colors (Agate Grey, Black Pearl, Crystal Jade, Dover White, Sea Spray, Stone Lace, Stone Mist and Sun Kiss) provide a soft palette of stone colors with a sparkly, highly-polished look for kitchen and bathroom countertops, coffee tables and other surfaces.

“Laying down the stone surface is as easy as painting,” says Daich. “This kit can upgrade any old wood, laminate, Formica® or tile countertop with very little effort and at an extremely affordable price of $199.”

The original SpreadStone™ Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kits, available in 10 real stone textured finishes, are the most popular and best-selling countertop kits offered by Daich Coatings. The completed surface is a real stone finish with a coarseness controlled by the DIY installer.

Both the original and Optima Series of the SpreadStone Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kits cover up to 40 square feet of space. Kits come complete with all applicator tools and coatings. Finished countertops are heat and impact resistant, plus water repellant, and wipe clean with common household cleaners.

Granite Countertops in One Weekend

Smooth-as-glass granite countertops for kitchens and bathroom vanities are an easy 4-step DIY project with the LuxROCK™ ULTRA Solid Surface Granite Kit. Prime Coat, Stone Coats, StoneSet Epoxy Coating and a Clear Coat Finish plus all the tools needed to complete the project in just one weekend are included in the kit. The completed product has a smooth richness with stunning mineral highlights that rivals a professional granite countertop installation, at just a fraction of the price.

LuxROCK ULTRA kits cover 40 square feet of space and are available for $299. Kits covering 20 square feet of space sell for $179. Kits come in five color options: Galaxy Black, Platinum White, Basalt Mist (a dark gray), Crystal Quartz (a light gray) and Carrara (a creamy beige).

“People save thousands of dollars with this kit as compared to using traditional granite stone in a project,” says Daich. “And LuxROCK ULTRA offers outstanding features. The kit can be used on laminates, concrete, plywood, MDF, pre-coated and solid surfaces. There are low odor and low VOCs. And, when finished, the surface resists stains, heat and impact while being food-safe.”