Old paint in a home built before 1978
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Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Arlington Heights, IL
Kitchen walls and ceilings in Arlington Heights degreased, patched and painted in a washable finish, or papered with a scrubbable wallcovering.
- Serving Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen wall problems we fix in Arlington Heights
Kitchen walls get grease, steam and fingerprints that bedroom walls never see, so the prep and the paint have to be different. In Arlington Heights we degrease, patch and prime, then finish walls and ceilings in a washable satin or semi-gloss, or hang a scrubbable wallcovering.
Dated or peeling wallpaper
Loose seams and faded borders come off. Removal is slow, careful work so the wall underneath survives.
Cracks around windows and doors
Corner cracks that keep returning get mesh tape and joint compound, not just caulk.
A wallpaper border along the ceiling
A border at the top of the wall dates a kitchen fast. We remove it and blend the wall so no outline shows.
Water stains on the ceiling
Ceiling stains above the sink or fridge need a stain-blocking primer, or they come back through the finish coat.
Colors that clash after new cabinets or counters
We paint the walls last in a kitchen update, so the color is chosen against the finished cabinets and tops.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper that is lifting
Curling stick-on paper comes off, the wall is cleaned of adhesive and prepped for a finish that holds.
Holes from moved shelves and hardware
We patch holes from hooks, rails and fixtures so they don't show through the new paint.
What's included
- ProtectionWe mask the kitchen carefully and move small items out of the way.
- Wallpaper removalWallcoverings and borders removed with the drywall face kept intact.
- DegreasingCooking film cleaned off so primer and paint can bond.
- Patching and skim coatingHoles, cracks and dents filled; rough areas skimmed and sanded smooth.
- Ceiling paintingA fresh ceiling coat brightens the room and covers cooking residue.
- Wallpaper hangingScrubbable paper installed level, pattern matched and smoothed out.
- Trim and cleanupTrim and doors painted as needed, then the room is cleaned and put back.
Finishes we offer
Vinyl and scrubbable wallpaperWallcoverings that tolerate wiping and splashes in a kitchen.
Kitchen-and-bath paintA good fit where steam and condensation are a daily thing.
Satin paintThe usual choice for kitchen walls: washable without being shiny.
Paint or wallpaperChoose paint for durability near cooking, paper for an accent wall or dining area.
Stain-blocking primerUsed over stains and patches before the finish coats.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper before and after — Arlington Heights homes
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen wall painting & wallpaper
The site: a postwar bi-level in Arlington Heights. What we started with: yellow 4-inch tile. What bothered the owners most: faded paint and old patches. Finished kitchen: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. Work included degreasing, patching and skim coating, plus ceiling painting.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine
A 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. The reason for the call: grease-stained walls that wouldn't wipe clean. Finished kitchen: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. On site this meant protection, ceiling painting, plus trim and cleanup.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Palatine →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Buffalo Grove
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Highlands. What bothered the owners most: faded paint and old patches. Finished kitchen: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. Work included wallpaper removal, ceiling painting, plus trim and cleanup.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1950s ranch, Arlington Heights
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Arlington Heights →Day by day
- Tell us what you wantSend photos and let us know about colors, wallpaper and any damage.
- Walkthrough and estimateA visit to assess prep needs and confirm the scope in writing.
- PrepProtection, paper removal, degreasing, patching and primer.
- Paint or paperCeiling, walls and trim painted, or wallpaper hung, often within a few days.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
Do you paint ceilings too?
Yes. Kitchen ceilings collect grease and water marks, so we often paint them along with the walls.
Which colors work well in a kitchen?
Colors that work with your cabinets, counters and floors. We bring samples and test them on your wall in your light.
Do you need to remove old wallpaper before painting?
In most cases. We take it off, wash off the paste and repair the wall before painting.
Can you paint my kitchen cabinets too?
We do cabinets as their own project; coordinating them with the walls saves time.
Do you hang wallpaper I've already bought?
We do. Let us know the brand or type so we can plan the right adhesive and prep.
Do Arlington Heights condo associations need to approve kitchen painting job?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a Arlington Heights-registered contractor for kitchen painting job?
The Village of Arlington Heights contractor license number must be listed on permit applications; homeowners doing their own work file a Homeowner as General Contractor form. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen painting job in Arlington Heights?
It depends on the scope. Arlington Heights's rule in short: Remodel permit applications (shown here via a basement remodel checklist dated 2020) require a building permit application, plans and a contractor proposal; plumbing and electrical permit applications are added if applicable. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Life Safety Department.
Do you work in my part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Arlington Heights — ZIP 60004, 60005 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Arlington Heights
- A lot of Arlington Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building & Life Safety Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper nearby
Other kitchen services in Arlington Heights
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.