Plaster walls in an older home
Older Berwyn kitchens often have plaster that cracks and bulges. We secure loose areas, fill cracks and prime before painting.
Serving Berwyn & nearby Oak Park, Chicago
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Berwyn, IL
Kitchen walls and ceilings in Berwyn degreased, patched and painted in a washable finish, or papered with a scrubbable wallcovering.
- Crews working in Berwyn ZIP 60402
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen wall problems we fix in Berwyn
A fresh wall color is the quickest way to change how a kitchen feels. Our Berwyn painters protect the cabinets and counters, fix the wall surface, and apply paint or wallpaper chosen to stand up to cooking and cleaning.
Old paint in a home built before 1978
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint under newer coats. We follow EPA lead-safe practices: containment, no dry sanding and HEPA cleanup.
Cracks around windows and doors
Hairline cracks at corners of openings are opened up, taped or filled and sanded smooth before paint.
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.
Colors that clash after new cabinets or counters
New cabinets or counters often make the old wall color look wrong. We help you pick a color that works with both.
Steam and moisture over the stove and sink
Peeling paint above the range or kettle is often moisture. We prime properly and use a finish rated for humid rooms.
Grease film on the walls
Paint rolled over kitchen grease peels and stays tacky. Degreasing is the first and most important step of our prep.
Water stains on the ceiling
A water mark overhead is sealed first, then the whole ceiling is painted so the patch doesn't show.
What the work covers
- Color and finish selectionWe help pick colors and the right sheen for each surface: walls, ceiling and trim.
- ProtectionCabinets, counters, appliances and floors are covered and taped.
- DegreasingWalls and ceilings washed with a degreaser and rinsed, especially near the range.
- Ceiling paintingA fresh ceiling coat brightens the room and covers cooking residue.
- Wall paintingTwo finish coats of washable kitchen paint, cut in neatly at cabinets and backsplash.
- Wallpaper hangingScrubbable paper installed level, pattern matched and smoothed out.
- Trim and cleanupMasking removed, touch-ups done and the kitchen left ready to use.
Finishes we offer
Kitchen-and-bath paintFormulated for humid rooms with mildew resistance built in.
Vinyl and scrubbable wallpaperWallcoverings that tolerate wiping and splashes in a kitchen.
Paint or wallpaperPaint is easiest to touch up; wallpaper adds pattern and works best away from the range.
Stain-blocking primerSeals water marks, smoke and grease shadows so they don't bleed through.
Satin paintThe usual choice for kitchen walls: washable without being shiny.
Kitchens like yours in Berwyn: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1920s bungalow in Berwyn
The site: a 1920s bungalow near LaVergne. The kitchen as it was: 1940s black-and-yellow ceramic tile. The main complaint was faded paint and old patches. After: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. On site this meant color and finish selection, wall painting, plus wallpaper hanging.
Before
AfterOak Brook kitchen, raised ranch: kitchen wall painting & wallpaper
The site: a raised ranch in Oak Brook. What we started with: brown mosaic tile. The reason for the call: faded paint and old patches. After: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. The job covered degreasing, wallpaper hanging, plus trim and cleanup.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterAn Elmhurst postwar bi-level: before and after
A postwar bi-level in Elmhurst, a typical kitchen for Elmhurst. The kitchen as it was: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile. The reason for the call: grease-stained walls that wouldn't wipe clean. The result: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. The job covered ceiling painting, wall painting, plus wallpaper hanging.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a prewar foursquare, Berwyn
Finished: soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Berwyn →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a prewar foursquare in Berwyn
The same doors sprayed in soft white, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Berwyn →How your kitchen painting job goes
- 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 Berwyn homeowners
Do you paint ceilings too?
Yes. Kitchen ceilings collect grease and water marks, so we often paint them along with the walls.
Can I use my kitchen while you paint?
Yes, with some limits. We'll tell you which days the range or sink area will be off-limits.
Can you paint my kitchen cabinets too?
Cabinet painting is a separate service with its own prep and spraying. We can schedule both together.
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.
Which colors work well in a kitchen?
We recommend testing large swatches near the cabinets and windows before choosing.
Do I need a Berwyn-registered contractor for kitchen painting job?
Contractors must be licensed and bonded with Berwyn; $10,000 surety bond and liability insurance naming the City per license (per licensing form. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen painting job in Berwyn?
It depends on the scope. Berwyn's rule in short: City permit list includes any kitchen and bathroom remodeling, all electrical work, and plumbing/sewer work (faucet or toilet replacement excluded). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Department, City of Berwyn.
Do you work in my part of Berwyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Berwyn, including South Berwyn, South Oak Park area, Depot District, LaVergne — ZIP 60402 — and nearby Oak Park, Chicago, Oak Brook.
Working in Berwyn
- Most Berwyn homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Most Berwyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
South BerwynSouth Oak Park areaDepot DistrictLaVergneOgden Avenue
ZIP 60402
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper nearby
Other kitchen services in Berwyn
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.